Can bags and plastic film be machine washed?

Nowadays, many are concerned about environmental issues and are trying to reduce the amount of plastic waste. However, biodegradable bags are still not very common. Therefore, the question naturally arises: is it possible to wash different bags, including in the machine, and how to do this so as not to spoil the appearance? Is there another way to avoid the chaotic accumulation of plastic in your home or trash bin? The best option is to refuse packages. If you absolutely need to wash them, it is better to abandon automatic washing.

Why is it better to wash bags by hand rather than in a washing machine?

Cellophane, plastic and polyethylene that go into the bag are thermally unstable. Hot water deforms them, cellophane becomes toxic when heated. In addition, paint comes off easily from plastic, and after machine or rough hand washing, the bags “peel off” and lose their attractiveness.

How to wash bags

If you still have a lot of bags and need to wash them, consider the following recommendations:

1. When washing by hand, soak the bags in a basin so that they are not crowded. Do not rub, but swirl the water, do not forget to turn each one out to better clean the inside. If you need to clean heavy stains, use a soft sponge. Change the water often.
2. When machine washing, load the drum only halfway and set a gentle mode, for example, the “Wool” or “Sport” program, and turn off the spin cycle.

How to wash bulk film after repair

During renovations, the most popular method of protecting furniture from dirt and dust was and remains wide film. It is not at all necessary to throw it away after finishing the work: the cape will remain unchanged for as long as desired until the next repair or whitewashing of the ceilings. However, it is not recommended to fold the film dirty, especially if it is transparent. At a minimum, rubbish will constantly fly off it, at a maximum, the sides will be easy to confuse, and dust and lime will fall on the furniture.

Advice
Wash one film cover at a time. This way it will be washed better, and it will be easier for you to find a place to hang the material to dry.

How to clean it? Large volumes most likely simply will not fit into the drum of the washing machine. In this case, the magazine purity-en.htgetrid.com advises rinsing the film in the bathtub by collecting water and adding a little dishwashing detergent or liquid soap.

The film does not accumulate water, so it dries quickly. For the same reason, it is worth laying an absorbent cloth under the dryer or placing a couple of basins. Automatic drying is strictly prohibited: the material does not tolerate high temperatures.

The same care is required annually for the covering film of greenhouses. This is important so that the plants receive maximum light, and fungus, microbes and other particles dangerous to the sprouts do not accumulate on the surface.

Advice
If there is serious contamination, do not rub the film and try to “peel off” the dirt, this will only damage the plastic. It's easier to throw it away or recycle it. It is preferable to replace old types with biodegradable ones; their performance qualities are not inferior to traditional ones. The only difference is in the service life, but in practice, ordinary polyethylene does not last forever: after another year of constant use, cuts, breaks, etc. appear on it.defects.

What can you replace plastic bags with?

Now in stores there is an excellent alternative to plastic bags: eco-friendly canvas bags made of spunbond - from simple branded ones (store-bought ones, like the green Auchan bags) to designer ones, with inscriptions and drawings.

Such accessories have many advantages:

• look aesthetically pleasing
• easy to wash in the machine,
• they retain their color longer and do not fade: they can be washed even with clothes without worrying about the color,
• a huge variety of colors and patterns will allow you to choose the bag that suits you,
• they weigh almost nothing and are much stronger and more durable than plastic bags,
• Once purchased, it will save you money that you could otherwise spend on dozens of plastic bags in the future.

There are now many more practical and environmentally friendly packaging options on the market than plastic or cellophane. Film for protecting furniture made from biodegradable materials can be safely thrown away, and the bags can be replaced with stylish eco-bags.

Once you get into the habit of using an alternative to plastic, you will soon notice how much easier your life will become and how pleasant it will be to have a home that is not burdened by the “bag of bags”! And washing an eco-bag in an automatic machine is much easier than trying to manually wash a soiled bag.