MOM Tip: When was the last time you cleaned your reusable grocery bags? If you could name a time at all that is pretty amazing. Most people probably never even consider washing. But, after reading A Drop of This article on cleaning these bags I think I’m going to to start cleaning my reusable bags today.
For 100% non woven polypropylene: wash in cold water and air dry. (The label said hand wash, so I put it on that setting in the washer.)
For cloth bags: wash in hot water and tumble or line dry.
For the shiny plastic, nylon or insulated type: wipe down with an antibacterial wipe or spray and air dry. Or read the label if you didn’t rip it off, one of mine says to wash on cold.
Tip: Turn the bags inside out prior to popping them in the washer to make sure the insides and seams get clean.
In between washes try disinfecting with this homemade disinfectant spray.
Grab a spray bottle, vinegar or water and your favorite antibacterial essential oil. Fill your bottle with vinegar or distilled water (or a combo of both), add a few drops of EOs depending on the size of your bottle. Shake well before each spray. When you spray, make sure to get the seams and corners.
Click here for this tip from A Drop of This.