Does anyone notice that, even using the biodegradable bags in the composter, that the bags start decomposing &amp; it reeks?
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I don't know- we don't use the bags. We hose out the pail 1-2x per week and then wash with soap and water. So far NO smell.
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Perhaps I am fortunate, but have had no issue with the zipper. My objection is to the smell of the contents once heated. Again, it might just be me. It has done the job otherwisel
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I have seen slugs in the grass but not inside the composter or on it. I tend to keep my compost on the dry side. It is taking longer to finish.
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I had the same issue with the box, so I put it outside and recycled it immediately. The mower itself is in a small garden shed outside so I'm not sure if it is stinky but then I don't care.
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These are durable like plastic bags, and they are UNLIKE icky compostable bags. Compostable bags are great for the compost heap but terrible for your garbage can! The great thing about these NON-COMPOSTABLE bags is that over time, such as in a couple years, in the landfill, they will BIODEGRADE. This is not the same as compostable. Compostable items degrade rather quickly, given the right warm and moist conditions. ESO NO ES BUENO in your garbage can!
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Hello fellow composters, the capacity of our vented compost bucket is 2 gallons. The 3 gallon biodegradable compost bags fit perfectly in the bucket allowing an extra 2" of bag material to be folded over the rim of the bucket. The vented compost bucket also has 2 bag hooks at the rear of the bucket that secure the compostable bags to outer rim of the bucket so the bag will not fall into the bucket when food waste is placed in the bucket.
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Once I fill it I remove the bag and contents and place it directly into my compost bin by my garden. The bags seems to take a long time to decompose but otherwise it works just fine.
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On a sidenote, I love the reusable bags but cleaning them has become such a chore ( since I defrost meat every day/1 bag a day) that I will be buying a foodsaver. The work that goes into cleaning the reusable bags is not worth it anymore.
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I've used it for my garbage and also one in my recycling bin. One thing Ive noticed though, even though it's mint-scented, the odor of the garbage comes through the bag pretty strongly-Even though I use a 13 gallon closed lid aluminium bin. So I have to change this brand of bag more reguarly than when I used Hefty bags or similar...
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These liners aren't compostable (have not found any that are) but the diapers we use are so we leave the bag untied when we throw it away so that the diapers will compost in the landfill. if you tie up both ends then they won't compost in the bag the same with O2 and be a time capsule of stank for generations to come
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Mine came with the horrible smell as well. I put it outside to air out for a few days and I put it next to a bag of baking soda to absorb the odor too. After a few months, I've noticed that the smell is no longer present.
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Hi. I read some reviews where people reported this, but I have had no problems whatsoever. AND I have washed several batches of wool and also alpaca fiber in them (fine hairs)...got some stuck in the zipper a couple of times, but was able to release it without damaging the zippers. I really like these bags.
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I found that the strongest odor was coming from all of the plastic bags as opposed to the rebounder (including the bag the CD/DVD came in). I trashed all the bags the first day, but it was too late....the odor lingered for a while. I would trash the bags immediately, because even with the box just sitting inside the house I smelled the odor.
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I have used these bags in the past from a local Oreck dealer and they look the same and came in the same bag. After vacuuming with regular bags two or three times I would begin to smell dust. I don't have that problem with these bags. The one I have on right now has been in use 5 months. I write on the bag when installed and when to replace them. I vacuum the entire house twice a week. CBarber
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Hello Michael. Sorry for the delay getting back to you. The Vented Compost bucket actually has a double seal around all edges both on the interior and exterior. Also the compost bucket is vented with a activated charcoal filter mounted to the lid interior covering the vented holes. The vents allow the moisture and heat that comes from the food as it sits in the container to vent first through the charcoal filter (absorbing odors) then through the vents on the lid. They both work fantastic together to keep moisture to a minimum in the bucket, and also minimize odors from coming into your kitchen.
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I turn them inside out and knock out any particulate in the bags. Then I wash them with greywater-safe biodegradable laundry detergent. Works like a charm!
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I had the same experience, a lot of my bags were bad, as if you were brewing cardboard. Very strange, never had a problem. Out of the 2 boxes ( 2 x 240 bags) one of them had mostly bad bags. I had to smell them before throwing it in my mug