# How do I wash filthy clothes? Not Working

**URL:** <https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-wash-filthy-clothes-not-working/27162>\
**Category:** The Garage\
**Tags:** inventory\
**Created:** [October 13, 2021, 3:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-wash-filthy-clothes-not-working/27162 "2021-10-13T03:25:27Z")\
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**Author:** ![Faztz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/faztz/32/9888_2.png) [@Faztz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Faztz)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2021, 3:25am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-wash-filthy-clothes-not-working/27162/1 "2021-10-13T03:25:27Z")

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I have a Washboard  
I have Soap  
I have a 100L Steel Drum filled with water  
I have 3 filthy clothes in my inventory (Military Russack, Pair of Boots, Tactical full helmet)

but still, the game says:

“you have nothing to clean.”

what am I doing wrong?

I also tried to do near a source of shallow water, but still: “you have nothing to clean.”

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**Author:** ![gtgiygus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/gtgiygus/32/6096_2.png) [@gtgiygus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gtgiygus)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2021, 3:34am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-wash-filthy-clothes-not-working/27162/2 "2021-10-13T03:34:54Z")

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Drop everything on the ground right next to the water, then “activate” the washboard. Also make sure you have enough soap, the larger the item, the more you will need.

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**Author:** ![Faztz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/faztz/32/9888_2.png) [@Faztz](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Faztz)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2021, 4:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-wash-filthy-clothes-not-working/27162/3 "2021-10-13T04:21:17Z")

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still the same result

I have 50 soap bars, is enough?

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**Author:** ![Entity](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/entity/32/3376_2.png) [@Entity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Entity)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2021, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-wash-filthy-clothes-not-working/27162/4 "2021-10-13T07:26:18Z")

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combine a rag with the washboard to make a washing kit and you should be able to clean everything.

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**Author:** ![Jericoshost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b782af/32.png) [@Jericoshost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jericoshost)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2021, 7:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-wash-filthy-clothes-not-working/27162/5 "2021-10-13T07:56:07Z")

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As an answer, the items count as ‘Rigid’ and need a sponge, rag or similar to clean with. the washboard is only for ‘soft’ clothing items like a T-Shirt.

Combine a rigid washer and a washboard to make a washkit and then have the ultimate washing power.  
Though you will still need soap, which you thankfully have.

Best of luck!