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Can you wash Thirty one bags?

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Yes Thirty-One can be washed. Our totes are made to last and they do get dirty. For more instructions on how to clean our items, contact me at www.mythirtyone.com/suzzannenellis.


In this regard, can you put 31 bags in the washer?

Yep but it takes a quick cycle through the wash to clean it right up! Since the majority of them are cloth, test it will get dirty easily if you aren't careful but if you throw it in the washing machine, it should be fine. If it gets dirty just throw it in the washing machine.

Likewise, how do you clean a tote bag? Thankfully, hand-washing a cotton tote bag isn't hard. You'll just need some warm water with a few drops of mild detergent and a soft scrub brush or terry cloth washcloth. Gently go over the surface of your bag in circular motions, then gently submerge in clean, un-soapy water to rinse.

Consequently, how do you wash reusable grocery bags?

The Best Way to Clean Your Reusable Grocery Bags Just toss them in the washing machine and launder in hot water with detergent. Then, run them through the dryer. You should wash anything made from recycled plastic containers (a.k.a. polypropylene bags) by hand in warm soapy water and line dry it.

How do you wash a canvas bag?

If the canvas bag needs to be washed by hand, use a basin of warm water, a soft scrubbing brush, and some soap. Soak the bag in the water and then scrub any stains with the scrubbing brush using a circular motion. A canvas bag can be hung on a clothesline and will dry quite quickly in the breeze on a sunny day.

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