After the 'flooding' can they be dried out and reused? Thanks
226227
Yes, if they have not been damaged in any way or come in contact with any salt water they can hydrate again. They will hydrate less a little each time but will still work.
226228
They can't. It's sort of like a diaper (well, exactly like a diaper). We used them a few times even so, since we flood frequently. We just stacked them outside and the burlap dried. I definitely recommend these to keep on hand for emergencies.
226229
They can be reused short term. After being used once they slowly begin to breakdown on the inside. I used them for my basement door during hurricane Sandy and they were able to be used again a few weeks later.
2186680
You know, I'm not sure. I assume that it would be but I'm sure it would be kind of hard to completely dry out (although maybe it wouldn't matter) and also to fold back up... I guess if anything they aren't too expensive to buy another and would be your best bet. Wouldn't want to go and reuse one to find out it's got a hole in it!
1429783
Yes you can. Of course when you wring them out it will still be damp but it will be ready to pick up more water. They are very durable.
1562265
U can. But it has moving parts that water can get into. Just need to dry it out completely.
278223
I haven't needed to replace them yet but I have rinsed them under a hard stream from the fawcet then air dried them til really dry & that`s worked really well. When needed, I plan on buying them directly from the manufacturer.
1401747
I'm not sure if they're technically reusable. But I used mine for multiple days and that should be enough to get everything healed up.
87832
I would soak them to be sure. Rinse afterwards & let dry.......... Works well & won't come back !
2168153
No, they cannot really be reused. You could try spraying them with water I guess to experiment but they are not made to be reused. I really think they were worth getting and did last a few months in the original jar of material I had them in, but they eventually dried out and became hard. I do live in a really dry climate thought, so take that into consideration as well.
1586118
I actually use the hose outside and let them dry thoroughly and they are good to go for another few months. I don't soak them. Just blow them out good in a few seconds. Works great.
289154
These are empty containers to begin with. So long as you clean out what you put in, you should be able to reuse them. I haven't had any degradation from any of my materials put in (eo, coconut oil, beeswax and almond oil).
2125063
I wouldn't think so, in fact I think they would be damaged by the high heat of a microwave oven. Drying them in a warm (not with the oven on, just after it has warmed up a little and then shut off) might work. My question is how did they become so saturated that the would need to be dried. They are not meant to soak up liquid water, just water (humidity) in the ambient air.
871579
Yes, they are reusable. Reused them many times after getting rid of dead mice and voles.
489252
Probably not recommended but I have put them back slightly damp. I shake them repeatedly to get most of the remaining water out of them.
438231
No but you can reuse them yourself with a kit designed to refill them that can be found online
1272165
I throw them away after each use, however, if they are not torn, they can be washed out and reused.
153408
It depends on the intensity of the conditions. I've been able to reuse them many times, after allowing to dry out. But in very humid conditions or underwater, I've discarded them after a day or two. You'll see them start to come apart when it's time. Also make sure a corner of the insert doesn't get caught in the case closure, it's pretty easy to accidentally do.
302953
Yes , washed by hand they can be reused . I love them & use them for all occations . Even everyday use .