How frequently do you clean your reusable grocery bag?
You cut out single-use plastics as much as possible while grocery shopping, but
Simply switching to reusable grocery bags is not enough to support a sustainable environment.
You must know to leverage reusable bags.
And the only way how you can make maximum use of reusable grocery bags is by considering safe and hygienic maintenance.
Why do you need to keep reusable grocery bag clean?
- Frequent and highly touched item.
- Cross-contamination of food.
- Triggers bacteria growth.
- Leads to bad odor.
- Hot-air and moist conditions increase bacteria growth.
How to keep reusable grocery bag clean and hygienic?
- Wash frequently with hot (for Canva) or warm water (Polypropylene) inside out to kill bacteria.
- Do not use until completely dry to avoid catching infection.
- Do not store bag in car to avoid bacterial growth in hot-air conditions.
- Use a disinfectant while washing reusable polypropylene bags.
- Do not bleach or use dryer for polypropylene bags to reduce bag life.
- Properly clean areas like handles, nooks, and baselines.
More than two-thirds of shoppers admit not washing their reusable bags, which is a menace to health and safety.
How frequently do you clean your reusable grocery bag?
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