I already got mine but haven't opened them. What can I use to pretreat them so they last longer?
328162
I used a mixture of food grade mineral oil and beeswax. Keeps them waterproof for about a month at a time but depends on how often/hard you scrub them clean.
1201174
I LOVE them..but have never reused them...maybe you can tho...I use the hand held pump to seal them and it works great.good luck
1798758
I'm only going by memory on this. You need to rinse frequently, and only make as much as you can use in a few days. I think we used to wrap them in a damp paper towel toward the end of the batch.
1145213
Just use them one load after another. That way they are already soaked and ready to suds. Every time they dry out they have to be re-soaked a bit before putting them in a load. To extend the life, pull them out before the rinse cycle. This also assures better rinsing too.
1708987
If they in the SEALED package they should be good for at least a year. I have used last years leftovers with good results.
1767480
put then in a fridge and they should last for years. Go ahead get them just keep cool so they don't melt.
1112737
From both of those failed attempts sound like you are cooking them too long. Adjust your cooking time down by half and then add 30 sec to a min until they come out the way you like them. Also, you need to remember they will continue cooking for a min or two after you remove them from the microwave. You are adding some water, aren't you?
589263
I think putting them in the dishwasher would probably be a bad idea, due to the heat of the water. You might try using a paste of baking soda and water, and scrub them with an old toothbrush. Other than that, soaking in a mild detergent and water overnight could help. I'm afraid bleach would have a bad effect on the plastic, causing deterioration over time. Just my opinion! I haven't tried any of this on this item in particular.
1039483
I used most o them right away, making my own vanilla extract. I wrapped the rest very well in plastic and froze them. I haven't used any since but I am sure they will be fine I left to thaw at room temp and kept tightly sealed.
1738385
HI I usually plan ahead and make a bunch. Keeping them in ziploc bags. I will leave them overnight and then make another batch in the AM. Usually 12 is enough. I love them and they are a huge hit!! I have thought of trying to rinse and reuse but.....hmmmmm just don't know..lol
1212460
Yes, unopened is absolutely the best way because they don't last super long otherwise (ask me how I know). I am almost 100% sure they do not have to be refrigerated while still unopened.
61968
They will last longer if you dry them with a towel or denim cloth and then let them air dry. Wipe them against a cloth in the opposite direction that you use them to shave. The cartridges I just got were the best because I usually cut my face up with a new cartridge, but not with this batch.
1879919
Boil them...pressure cookers are great for this. You can also clean them w bleach.
2137297
I have the exact same problem!! If I could return it I would. Not sure if I should throw it away or try cooking them twice? How long have you had yours?
2137256
The ones I got were sealed. I do not believe you can take them apart without breaking them.
1309064
Just use an SOS pad or a cleanser such as Comet. I have burned things in the past and have found they release really well if you boil water in the same pan and then gently pry up the burned stuff with a Teflon utencil.
95725
I just soak them in hot soapy water and use a bottle brush if necessary. Rinse them well and let them air dry.