IS CAMPING SEASON OVER?
3 Tips to Help You Preserve the Life of Your Sleeping Bag
3. AIR OUT YOUR BAG If you are embarking on a multi-day camping trip, be sure to turn your sleeping bag inside out at some point during the day, especially if you are in a humid climate. Additionally, avoid leaving your bag in direct sunlight for too long — UV rays can damage the fabric. Use these tips to extend the life of your camping gear. When you’re ready to retire your sleeping bag for the season, be sure to let us know so we can help with any or all of your cleaning needs.
Now that summer is winding down and school is starting back up again, it’s time to pack up your camping gear and stow it away until next year. Most campers understand the importance of making sure items such as tents and dishes are clean before being put away, but one piece of gear that often gets overlooked is the sleeping bag. Here at Janet Davis Cleaners, we offer cleaning services to help rid your sleeping bag of any stains and odors it may have picked up in the great outdoors while still preserving its natural oils and protective features. And let’s face it: Good camping gear can get really expensive, so proper cleaning and care is necessary. Because we know the longevity of your camping gear relies on more than just an annual cleaning, here are three tips
to help you preserve your sleeping bag for years to come.
1. SLEEP IN CLEAN CLOTHES Body oil, sweat, and dirt build up on your skin after a day of hiking, swimming, or cooking. To help preserve your bag’s insulating power, avoid crawling into your sleeping bag without changing your clothes, even if you are exhausted. Plus, climbing into your bag smelling like whatever you cooked for dinner will attract insects and animals.
2. PROTECT YOUR BAG FROM THE GROUND
If you decide to ditch the tent in order to watch the stars, put a sleeping pad down first. Some bags feature durable waterproof fabric on all sides, but debris like pine needles, sticks, and conifer pitch can ruin it.
SUDOKU
Late-Summer PANZANELLA
Panzanella, a Tuscan favorite, is a salad that features hearty chunks of bread instead of leafy greens as its base. What could be better for a late-summer cookout?
INGREDIENTS
• 1 small loaf French bread,
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced • 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds • 20 basil leaves, chopped
cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 2 large tomatoes, cubed • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cubed
• Salt, to taste • Vinaigrette
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large sauté pan, set to medium-low heat and add olive oil. Add bread and 1 teaspoon salt, and toss often for 10 minutes or until toasted. 2. In a large bowl, mix vegetables and herbs. Toss in bread and your favorite vinaigrette and mix again. 3. Serve immediately or let sit 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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