How are you people getting your saddle pads so clean??

[PeteyPie]

First, I agree with the many comments about your washing machine; it may be the problem. As for stains, I never wash them in hot water first. Hot water can set some stains, so I do a cold wash first with extra detergent and extra rinses.

For stubborn stains, I pour liquid laundry detergent directly on the stained areas and let it sit for a while before washing. That step alone will usually do the trick.

If you are washing white cotton, you can use bleach with either the hot or cold wash. Don’t bleach any fabrics other than white cotten or linen.

[PeteyPie]

@Beck

Not intending to divert, here, but do people really get noticeable results using oxyclean? I went through two containers of it and it did absolutely nothing to any of my wash. I tried all sorts of different combinations, strategies, conditions…and no discernible difference at all. Just wondering because people say to use it, but does it actually work? (Again: it didn’t work at all for me).

Doesn’t work for me either.

[js]

I haven’t read all the replies so excuse me if it’s been mentioned but on saw on Instagram the Lemieux wash bag for saddle pads and “cactus” balls you put in the bag that pickup all the hair off the pad. Don’t know how well it works but looked like it did a good job.

[allons-y]

I always hosed mine off after each ride. If extra dirty, hose with soap. I made a clothesline of baling twine (Duh) near the wash area and hung them til next am. It was a very informal barn, no one minded. Then I washed at home after many uses.

[initiate1987]

Reported

[Redlei44]

Reported

ETA - at the same time as initiate!

[ec]

I’m very belatedly discovering this thread, but what kind of Scotchguard do people use? Scotchgard Fabric Water Shield? I went to buy some and there are all sorts of kinds - Rug & Carpet Protector, Water & Sun Shield, Outdoor Water Shield, etc. It’s probably common knowledge which is the main one, but I’m not familiar with the product!

[Hayburner]

I always vacuum mine first. I use just the hose not the sweeper head on them. I have an o,d sweeper that I use . Any stains get a blast of spray and wash or similar product. Add a little liquid non chlorine bleach, let them soak a little before starting g the actual wash cycle. I use warm not hot to get mine sparkling clean. I also vacuum after every use so they don’t get really dirty between washes.

If you aren’t vacuuming first, the water they are being washed in is probably pretty dirty and that could cause them to not come out really white

[beowulf]

Rug & Carpet Protector.