TM 10-8400-203-23 27-30 Change 11 Section II. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Materials used to repair the MOLLE shall be serviceable materials recovered from similar salvaged items or new materials that conform to the specifications listed in Section III. Serviceability classification for  MOLLE Components shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 1. Field Cleaning of MOLLE Components. Remove plastic insert from waist belt. Remove main pack and shoulder straps from frame as necessary. Remove loose dirt and mud from equipment with a stick or other dull instrument to prevent damage. A brush or cloth can also be used. Do not use chlorine bleach, yellow soap, cleaning fluids, or solvents   that will discolor and deteriorate the item. Wash the component by immersing it in a solution of Detergent, Laundry, Powdered, MIL-D-12182, Type II (NSN 7330-00-252-6797) or any mild commercial detergent or soap and warm water. Scrub vigorously and repeatedly with a brush as necessary. Flush the component thoroughly with clean, warm water until all the cleaning solution has been rinsed out. Do not launder or dry clean MOLLE components in fixed commercial   or home type laundry equipment. Air dry washed and rinsed components away from direct sunlight and heat or open flame. Direct Support Cleaning of MOLLE Components. Prepare MOLLE Components for laundering by removing excessive dirt. Separate all attached MOLLE components from each other before cleaning. Do not launder the waistbelt plastic insert and plastic frame. Ensure all pockets and compartments of components are empty. Remove the plastic insert from he waist belt. Remove the main pack and shoulder straps from the plastic frame. Remove the foam pad material from the patrol pack insert pocket. Remove all hardware items from MOLLE components, except those permanently attached. Discard used hydration components. Soak MOLLE components in a warm water tank for at least five minutes. 27-4. MATERIALS 27-5. CLASSIFICATION 27-6. CLEANING AND LAUNDERING CAUTION CAUTION