How To Clean A Backpack

Step 01

Prepare

Take everything out of each and every pocket. Turn the bag inside out or upside down and shake it over a garbage can to remove the little bits of dust and debris. Super committed? Use the hose attachment on your vacuum to get at the base and corners.

Step 02

Clean

First, back away from the washing machine. To maintain the shape and finish of your bag, we recommend cleaning by hand.

For our Cordura and 600D Polyester Fabrics (like the Right Pack, Big Student and SuperBreak), use cool water with a soft damp cloth to wipe down the interior and exterior of your pack. Never use bleach or harsh detergents on your bag. And remember to avoid any suede or leather trim on your pack as these areas could discolor if they get wet.

Step 03

Dry

If you used water to wash your fabric pack, hang your pack to dry completely before putting it into action again.

Step 04

Adventure On

For ongoing maintenance, consider a monthly routine of a quick wipe-down or brushing. With proper care, your JanSport bag will be with you for a lifetime of exploration.

Backpack Stain Remover

For use on 600 Denier polyester and Cordura® fabrics

Directions:

  • 1 Spray cleaner onto a wet cloth, sponge, or brush and scrub thoroughly
  • 2 Wipe away excess moisture and dirt with a clean dry towel
  • 3 Allow to dry completely before using

Styles compatible with Backpack Stain Remover

  • Basic Accessory Pouch
  • Baughman
  • Big Break
  • Big Campus
  • Big Student
  • Black Label Superbreak
  • Chill Break
  • Chill Pack
  • City Scout
  • City View
  • Cool Student
  • Cortlandt
  • Cross Town
  • Cross Town Remix
  • City View Remix
  • Driver 8
  • Envoy
  • Far Out 40L
  • Far Out 55L
  • Far Out 65L
  • Fifth Ave
  • Fifth Ave FX
  • Fifth Ave Suede
  • Fremont
  • Full Pint
  • Full Pint FX
  • Gnarly Gnapsack 25L
  • Gnarly Gnapsack 30L
  • Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45
  • Good Vibes Gear Hauler 56
  • Half Pint
  • Half Pint 2 FX
  • Half Pint FX
  • Hatchet
  • High Stakes
  • Hippyland
  • Huntington
  • Hyperbreak
  • Large Accessory Pouch
  • Lil Campus
  • Lil’ Break
  • Lunch Break
  • Lunch Break FX
  • Lunch Tote
  • Main Campus
  • Medium Accessory Pouch
  • Mesh Pack
  • Metro Sling
  • Mini Waistpack
  • Mono Fifth Avenue
  • Mono Half Pint
  • Mono SuperBreak®
  • Quarter Pint
  • Quarter Pint FX
  • Recycled SuperBreak®
  • Right Pack
  • Right Pack Expressions
  • Right Pack LS
  • Right Pouch
  • Ripley
  • Super FX
  • Super Lux
  • SuperBreak®
  • SuperBreak® Lite
  • SuperBreak® One
  • SuperBreak® Plus
  • SuperBreak® Plus FX
  • SuperBreak® Velvet
  • Super Suede
  • Trans Bazoo
  • Trans Dakoda
  • Trans Meadow
  • Trans Meadow Sling
  • Trans Meadow XL
  • Trans Midway
  • Trans Overt
  • Trans Super Cool
  • Trans Super Cool Lunch
  • Trans Supermax
  • Trans Supermax Lunch Bag
  • Waisted
  • Way Out Waistpack
  • Way Out Suede
  • Weekender
  • Weekender FX
  • Weekender Suede
  • West Break
  • Women’s Agave