Stenchful gun belt

[Grouchy Bear]

Tips for gun belt un-stank-ification?

Have tried hand-washing.

Nylon is still funky.

[The War Wagon]

What make?

Bought my HSGI spanking new, and it came with no smell at all.

[Grouchy Bear]

...oh, it didn’t come with a smell. It’s a great belt.

Is this...is this not a thing people deal with? Am I just horrifically sweaty?

[The War Wagon]

Originally Posted by Grouchy Bear

...oh, it didn’t come with a smell. It’s a great belt.

Is this...is this not a thing people deal with? Am I just horrifically sweaty?

Bad news, dude...

[SanDiego619]

Originally Posted by The War Wagon

Bad news, dude...

Bleach will work, but will probably screw it up.

[P5Ret]

I used this stuff way back when, it should work for what you're doing. May have to go a bit heavy since the belt material is thicker that a vest cover. https://www.galls.com/armorpur-body-...0aAqK1EALw_wcB
I imagine unscented Fabreze would work too.

[DB>]

I was going to suggest the "pet strength" Febreeze? I know of the joys of the "manly musk-y" odeur....

[rudigan]

Next time wear underwear and pants...

[L84CABO]

Originally Posted by Grouchy Bear

Am I just horrifically sweaty?

Yes!

Try Febreez. A little sunlight couldn't hurt either. How did you wash it? Cause I would think giving it a soak in Dawn dish detergent would help it. Could try calling the MFG too and see what they recommend.

[Grouchy Bear]

Originally Posted by rudigan

Next time wear underwear and pants...

And just how am I supposed to go for my morning run like that? Pants and underwear...psh.

Originally Posted by L84CABO

Yes!

Try Febreez. A little sunlight couldn't hurt either. How did you wash it? Cause I would think giving it a soak in Dawn dish detergent would help it. Could try calling the MFG too and see what they recommend.

Hand wash with hot water and Dr Bronners. Now it’s just minty and musky.

Thanks for the tip- will try Dawn and sunlight as well!

[Grouchy Bear]

Originally Posted by DB>

I was going to suggest the "pet strength" Febreeze? I know of the joys of the "manly musk-y" odeur....

Thank you! I knew I couldn’t be the only one who sweats!

[hermosabeach]

if its nylon- wash it

place in delicate bag

wash warm

fan dry- place in front of a fan to dry

[hermosabeach]

If you wear it daily- stop

Just like leather shoes- wear the belt every other day

belts are cheap enough

let it air dry-

[Powder_Keg]

Note to self:
Don’t buy a belt from Grouchy Bear in the CalGuns Marketplace

[Grouchy Bear]

Originally Posted by Powder_Keg

Hahaha.

Up for sale is a gently-used gun belt. Special features include:

-Will keep predators and critters away; People will happily “social distance” while using.

-Nice, worn-in, feel.

No low-ball offers.

[L84CABO]

Originally Posted by hermosabeach

if its nylon- wash it

place in delicate bag

wash warm

fan dry- place in front of a fan to dry

I would think this would work and wouldn't hurt it. Nylon will mildew so using a fan to help it dry as quickly as possible is a good idea too.

[oddjob]

I would soak it in Oxy Clean for a while.

[spddrcr]

I had a cat pee on my gear last year (don't ask) and found that after throwing all the gear that could be washed into the washing machine on gentle with some oxyclean and regular detergent everything came out great.

I put my competition belt with mag holders and my range bag all together in the machine then let it dry outside in the sun.

[sonofeugene]

You're wearing it wrong. It's supposed to go around your waist, not under your butt.

[bug_eyedmonster]

When you say gun belt, are you referring to a battle belt, or just a nylon/webbing belt reinforced for holsters, etc? I have ruined battle belts by trying to dry them on NO heat, so don't go that route. I typically fill a bucket with Dawn, Oxyclean, and a splash of white distilled vinegar, or wash with Dawn/Oxyclean and then rinse/soak with vinegar, then dry outside if weather permits, or put it in front of a fan. Make sure that you are getting through to all the fibers, especially if it's a gun belt (not a battle belt) because of how firm they are, the fibers need some time to get that funk outta there.


Jerry

[Grouchy Bear]

Originally Posted by bug_eyedmonster

When you say gun belt, are you referring to a battle belt, or just a nylon/webbing belt reinforced for holsters,etc? I have ruined battle belts by trying to dry them on NO heat, so don't go that route. I typically fill a bucket with Dawn, Oxyclean, and a splash of white distilled vinegar, or wash with Dawn/Oxyclean and then rinse/soak with vinegar, then dry outside if weather permits, or put it in front of a fan. Make sure that you are getting through to all the fibers, especially if it's a gun belt (not a battle belt) because of how firm they are, the fibers need some time to get that funk outta there.


Jerry

Yes, reinforced nylon webbing belt.

Thank you, Jerry!

[AreWeNotMen?]

Plain ol' cheap white vinegar! It takes the STANK out of almost anything...I know it seems counter-intuitive, but try it. Soak it thoroughly for a bit, then either rinse and dry, or just let it dry.

[Elgatodeacero]

My body scent has been likened to strawberries and wildflower honey by many a fair maiden, but for those of you more rank, try warm water with generous amounts of baking soda, a rinse, and air drip dry.

If that doesn’t work, pull out the big guns and try this:

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Mirac...upplies&sr=1-8

Or maybe even this

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Mirac.../dp/B000NJJKCM

[enorbit3]

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