What the thread found

• Pad covers can be machine washed on gentle cycle, or on hot if odor is severe.
• Placing foam padding in a freezer overnight in a plastic bag kills bacteria and odor buildup.
• Using a stiff brush on pad surfaces effectively removes salt stains from sweat without full washing.
• Velcro on pad covers should be protected during washing by covering with female velcro or placing items in a mesh washing bag to prevent damage to other garments.
• The main vest body can be cleaned with a damp cloth and appropriate treatments like leather conditioner for leather parts and lithium grease for metal components.
• Foam padding can be upgraded or replaced with alternative materials like neoprene available from industrial suppliers, especially if original padding has compressed.
• Low-heat machine drying or air drying works for pad covers after washing.
• Machine washing followed by low-heat dryer drying produced successful results for removable soft vest pieces.

Depends on

• Specific water temperatures and drying methods vary by vest model and individual experience.
• Washing pads may cause color fading in some materials.
• Freezer odor treatment effectiveness depends on how bacteria and odors develop in specific foam types.
• The discussion includes anecdotal reports rather than manufacturer specifications for some vest models.

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