T-shirts, underwear and socks are easy to clean. They get dirty, you throw them in the wash. But when you soil bigger, bulkier things — like, say, a backpack — restoring them to their original state ...

Your everyday bag, whether it’s a sporty nylon backpack, classic canvas tote or sleek leather carryall, takes a beating while in use. Constantly handling it, setting it down on the ground and other ...

Backpacks can be expensive, so carefully cleaning them is a must. Follow our easy guide—with simple steps—on how to wash a backpack! If you’ve got kids, dirty backpacks—we're talking anywhere from ...

One day I noticed how filthy my daughter's backpack was getting. Instead of brushing it off like I pretty much did up until that point, I thought about a day in the life of a school backpack, and ...

Commuting to work, going to school, hiking or even just enjoying a day in the park can all leave their marks (literally!) on your backpack. Whenever your backpack heads outside, it’s exposed to dirt ...

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's back to school time and that means new backpacks, recycled backpacks and hand-me-downs! When it comes to the recycled and hand-me-down backpacks, you don't just need to clean ...

Many schools across the country, including Monroe County Schools, have asked parents to wash their children's backpacks before they return to school after winter break. The schools said washing the ...