How to Clean a Sleeping Pad

Trying to get a good night's sleep when you are resting on a dirty sleeping pad is not easy. The alternative is to clean the sleeping pad. There are a variety of ways that you can clean a sleeping pad. The best way is by hand, which we'll explain here. It is not difficult to clean a dirty sleeping pad and you can use common household items.

Things You'll Need

• Sleeping pad
• Liquid detergent
• Sponge

Instructions

Wash with soap

1. Place your sleeping pad in a bathtub and fill with lukewarm water. Use about half a cup of liquid detergent. Let the pad soak for 15 minutes.

2. Wash the pad thoroughly with your hands or a sponge.

3. When the pad appears to be clean, drain the soapy water and refill the bathtub with clean water. Repeat until the soap residue is gone and the pad appears clean.

4. Hang the pad until it is completely dry.

References

• Backpacker Magazine - Gear Care