leafico cotton bags washing instructions
“How often do I need to clean my cotton bags?”
The answer to this question depends on the frequency of use and the methods of use.
For example, if you were to use your cotton bags every weekend for your weekly shop and fill them with unpackaged and fresh goods, you will want to wash your bag more often than if you were to use them weekly and only fill them with packaged goods.
Ideally you should wash your cotton back every 3-4 weeks if you use it an average amount or more frequently if you have a higher amount of usage.
“How do I clean my cotton bag?”
This is the simple bit, as you can mostly just throw your cotton bag in with the rest if you’re washing on a cold setting and it will be nice and clean. If you wash your cotton bag in a warm wash you run the risk if shrinking and warping the material, so use cold water at all times.
Please note: No machine dry, No Bleach, No Iron.
That being said, you may choose to wash your cotton bags by hand if you don’t want to do a whole cold wash just for the sake of your cotton bags (unless you’ve got a lot of them) so here is a step by step guide to washing your cotton bags by hand.
Brush and shake all dirt and crumbs away from the outside and inside of the bag
Use an eco-friendly washing detergent and ad a small amount to a basin of cool water.
Soak the bag in the water for at least 10 minutes
Rub any stains with a soft sponge or fabric brush in a circular motion to gently remove them.
Rinse the bag with clean cool water until all the detergent is removed and your bag looks lovely and clean.
Leave the bag to dry naturally by hanging it up. Don’t wring your bag otherwise you’ll damage the fibres that hold the bag in its shape.
Use your bag again!