Cleaning advice for backpack

[Katzerax]

Hey all!
Ive had my backpack for probably around a week now, and its been super useful for my needs. I have made a mistake in judgement though. I had purchased one of those larger monster energy drinks with the twist tighten caps, and I put it in the waterbottle holder of the backpack thinking that the cap would prevent liquid from coming out of the bottle. I was wrong. It wasnt a massive mess, but some liquid did spill into particularly the water bottle holder area. So far I have wiped the area with a slightly damp paper towel. Wondering if I should take further steps to clean it, and if so, what?
Any advice appreciated. Thank you

[LinusTech]

What you've done is fine. Just make sure it's not sticky anymore. 

[Katzerax]

Righty! Thank you!

[BrendonAlekseii]

Hope it's okay for me to add to this thread. I discovered today that one of my cats peed on my backpack. Is there a safe way to wash the backpack without damaging it? I was going to try a gentle cycle and then air-drying it, because I saw it suggested elsewhere, but I thought I'd check here first.

[saintlouisbagels]

I don't see any problem with throwing the backpack in the washing machine. It's more durable than typical clothing. I would probably put it in a big mesh bag to prevent straps and zippers from snagging on anything.

[Alex T88]

3 hours ago, BrendonAlekseii said:

Hope it's okay for me to add to this thread. I discovered today that one of my cats peed on my backpack. Is there a safe way to wash the backpack without damaging it? I was going to try a gentle cycle and then air-drying it, because I saw it suggested elsewhere, but I thought I'd check here first.

The care instructions are listed on LTT Store's backpack web page: https://www.lttstore.com/products/backpack?srsltid=AfmBOoo2J3Q8ELVBw94tTRrP8FneNwxUfhIAVYgSm4sU5u1psCkIfWwU

 

 

[saintlouisbagels]

13 minutes ago, Alex T88 said:

The care instructions are listed on LTT Store's backpack web page: https://www.lttstore.com/products/backpack?srsltid=AfmBOoo2J3Q8ELVBw94tTRrP8FneNwxUfhIAVYgSm4sU5u1psCkIfWwU

 

 

Yes, but plenty of clothing have similar labels and warnings, and most people don't listen to them.

If the LTT Backpack can handle motorcycle crashes and being a miner backpack for 1yr, it can withstand the agitation of a washing machine and mild detergent.

[Alex T88]

@saintlouisbagels I agree. I mean, if it were my case, I would not hesitate to put it in the washing machine. I am certain that it can withstand a wash, with moderately warm water and detergent. In any case, I assume that Brendon is not aware of the suggested care instructions provided by the LTT team. If he is a pedantic person, he might follow the "rules", so to speak. At the end of the day it's his decision. The more info he gets, the better.