Need suggestion on cleaning inside of hip waders
I have a pair of Hodgman CASTER? bootfoot HIPPERS that is rubberized on the outside and an absorptive cotton duck fabric inside. I would like to clean the inside of the waders before my fishing trip next week. Any suggestions? I don't have the care instructions anymore. I though about sprinking talcum powder and let stand over night before vacuuming out.
Re: Need suggestion on cleaning inside of hip waders
I'd go with baking soda and water. oR if you want to go dry just baking soda.
Just me.
Re: Need suggestion on cleaning inside of hip waders
Tyrone,
I may be missing something here, but:
Turn them inside out.
Take some dish soap and hot water and a gentle brush.
Scrub them well.
Rinse with the hose. Make sure to rinse well.
Let dry.
Can't think of any reason that that won't do the trick without damage. If you are concerend about the soap part, try woolite.
Good Luck!
Buddy
Re: Need suggestion on cleaning inside of hip waders
How many of us have cleaned the inside of our hippers?
I haven't..... :?
Re: Need suggestion on cleaning inside of hip waders
Considering they're boot foots and don't do the inside out thing very well...
Squirt you jeans with Dawn Dish-washing Liquid...
Put on your hippers...
Wade in over the tops in a stream that can stand a little detergent...
Jump around like you have a hot foot until the bubbles stop...
Take them off; rinse, dry and your set...
P.S. Please have someone video the cleaning process and send me a copy!
8)
Re: Need suggestion on cleaning inside of hip waders
Bam...that is almost evil....but I want a copy :lol:
Re: Need suggestion on cleaning inside of hip waders
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bamboozle
Considering they're boot foots and don't do the inside out thing very well...
Squirt you jeans with Dawn Dish-washing Liquid...
Put on your hippers...
Wade in over the tops in a stream that can stand a little detergent...
Jump around like you have a hot foot until the bubbles stop...
Take them off; rinse, dry and your set...
P.S. Please have someone video the cleaning process and send me a copy!
8)
:shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Bam,
Would you like that in Full or Wide screen format?
Re: Need suggestion on cleaning inside of hip waders
Buddy,
Not having the care instructions, I did not know if washing the insides would destroy the fabric. They are not the most expensive hip wader ($29.99) and I was hoping to get another season or two out of them before having to replace them.
Re: Need suggestion on cleaning inside of hip waders
contact hodgman. they make em they should know how to clean em
http://www.stearnsinc.com/hodgman/default.aspx
Re: Need suggestion on cleaning inside of hip waders
TyroneFly - I'd second Bamboozle's Dawn recommendation, but it's probably a good idea to just fill them with a soapy solution in the shower, then rinse well and hang up to dry. Make sure you hang them up UPSIDE DOWN so the water can drain, or you'll be in for a world of stink the likes of which you can't imagine! My hippers live in the back of my truck (it has a cap on it), so they get zero care. I like to think of the smell as a sort of "fish attractant". :shock: .....Ed
BTW - I have a pair of Hodgman hippers that are new in the box, and the user care card mentions nothing about washing, but does recommend turning them inside out to dry, and drying them in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.