How do you wash the ice bag? It smells like mildew.
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Hard to say. I haven't had long enough, but possibly, fill with very diluted bleach and shake and massage well. Maybe put outside in hot sun to kill any organisms. Definitely air dry. Where we live is almost up to 100 degrees F. Outer part of ice bag just damp cloth to clean with. OR let my mother kill the mildew with her dirty looks.
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I've never had to wash it because I let it air dry upside down on a rack after every use. If I were to wash it I would use a few drops of household bleach added to a liter of water, pour it in the bag, close it and shake for a minute, then let sit for a 10 minutes, and then air dry upside down.
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I empty mine and air dry it before putting the lid back on it. When I'm consistently using it for ice therapy, I keep it in the freezer between uses and fill/refill as needed. I've never washed mine.
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We haven't had a problem with it smelling like mildew. We let it air dry between uses.
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I tried ice and shook it around. It got some coffee stain out, but it would have taken a long time to get it all. I just lived with it.
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We wash it in the washer with everything else. Vinegar would probably be used to remove smelly stuff. Maybe vinegar is another word for water in Bangladesh.
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I can not find where there are people complaining about this to find a solution. Are you using the recommended sanitizer? I would change the batteries and make sure the bag is installed correctly. I wish I could offer a solution but I can't find where anyone is having the same issue.
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I shake it out. If there is anything left on it, then I just wipe with a wet paper towel. I have also vacuumed mine if the bag on the vacuum is ready to be changed. I have had mine since October and it shows no wear at all.
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I was told to just immerse the bag into the water bath (before heating it up) and bring the zip to just above the water line and close it, being careful not allow any water in. I tried sucking the air out as I do with stuff I'm putting in the freezer- bad idea, coughed on garlic powder and pepper!
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I would just wipe it with a soapy washcloth or Clorox wipe if it was real yucky. It's a vinyl material inside.
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I have filled mine with a mixture of water, salt, and rubbing alcohol. This way the water can't freeze all of the way and the ice is flexible. After use, I just put it back in the freezer for the next use. The freezing process doesn't seem to hurt the liner of the bag, because it has not leaked at all.
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No!! Just wipe it with a dishrag & towel dry & re freeze for your next use!
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Wash all parts in warm soapy water, use a bottle brush to wash the interior and your regular dish sponge for the exterior. Try to wash your thermos soon after use to prevent it from retaining a bad odor.
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I just hand wash mine. I love it...there is plenty room. Sometimes the lettuce and tomatoes get a little too cold but it's still good. I just don't leave the part you freeze in the freezer too long. Works great
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Think the instructions say something about cleaning it but if not I'd mix a little bleach and water swish it around should help with the smell
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You need to washed. Put a small amount where you need it and massage that area for approx 3 mint or until it turns white like cleanser. Then rinse I usually use cold water.
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If I remember correctly, the instructions said to clean it with a "soft" cleanser...something like soft scrub.
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Here is the care instruction on the sleeping bag: Hand washing in warm water with mild soap or detergent. Rinse in warm water. Air dry. As an alternate method, you can use a commercial heavy duty front loading tumble machine on gentle cycle. Wash in warm water with mild soap or detergent. A commercial dryer may be used with the air only setting. I did wash it with my front loader with gentle cycle and air dried it. I hope this helps!
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My bean bag was not that smelly, and I did not have the same issue you had. i have read you can take the foam out of the bag and wash the cover, that should help. Also, the more you "fuf it", the less it will smell.
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I would put the bag in a trash sack with baking soda for a few days first to pull out as much of the smell as possible, then seal it