How can I clean a nylon purse?

[MamaBearTeacher]

I have a purse with an outer layer made of very thin nylon (thinner than a windbreaker). It is light purple but the outside has become very dirty all over, not stains, just dirt. I was going to throw it out but I really like it and if I can salvage it I would like to keep it for travel.

 

Last time I tried spot cleaning it with dish soap, water and a terry cloth washcloth it did not get any cleaner. Should I douse it with liquid laundry detergent and wash it in the washing machine?

Is there some really effective way of cleaning this?

[Jen500]

I have washed nylon handbags in my washing machine with some success.

[wapiti]

Try pouring on liquid laundry soap and scrub with a dish brush (the kind with plastic bristles), in the kitchen sink.  I had some luck doing this to backpacks that weren't getting visibly clean in the washing machine.

[Guest]

Washing machine but not the dryer

[zoobie]

Stick it in a pillow case and wash on gentle. Line dry. Nothing to lose by trying! :)

[TechWife]

Put it in the washing machine then air dry it. I have done several things made of nylon this way. I use regular detergent and spray 'n wash on spots, if needed. If you were going to throw it away, you have nothing to lose by trying.