How to Clean Reusable Shopping Bags

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Check the tag on the bag.. Wipe down insulated bags with disinfecting wipes after every use.. Hand wash in warm, soapy water.

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Steps

1

Check the tag on the bag.

Step 1

Check the tag on the bag.

2

Wipe down insulated bags with disinfecting wipes after every use.

Step 2

Wipe down insulated bags with disinfecting wipes after every use.

3

Hand wash in warm, soapy water.

Step 3

Hand wash in warm, soapy water.

4

Rinse soap off the bag.

Step 4

Rinse soap off the bag.

5

Flip the bag inside out and air dry.

Step 5

Flip the bag inside out and air dry.

6

Check the tag.

Step 6

Check the tag.

7

Wash in the machine.

Step 7

Wash in the machine.

8

Machine dry the bag if it isn't made from polypropylene.

Step 8

Machine dry the bag if it isn't made from polypropylene.

9

Air dry when in doubt.

Step 9

Air dry when in doubt.

10

Store your bags

Step 10

Store your bags

11

Store bags in a dry, cool spot.

Step 11

Store bags in a dry, cool spot.

12

Wrap meat before placing it in reusable bags.

Step 12

Wrap meat before placing it in reusable bags.

13

Use different bags for different types of food.

Step 13

Use different bags for different types of food.

14

Only use grocery bags for groceries.

Step 14

Only use grocery bags for groceries.

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