Two questions, I've never used these bags before so #1, can you re-pipe in the same bag to continue a batch and #2, can you wash a bag for future use?
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Yes, you can re-fill the bag to continue piping in the same color. No, I don't think these would be good to wash and re-use. They are very thin and are are made to be disposable. Wilton makes the white bags that you can wash and re-use.
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The bags are reusable and do not need to be replaced. They are machine washable and very durable.
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No they are made for one use. Once you use the bag and open it, the heat and steam warp the bag making it difficult to reuse. Up side: less clean-up especially if you're cooking things other than steamed veggies.
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Yes, they can be reused or at least I have reused them. I do use cheaper plastic non Ziploc type bags that you normally would use a twist tie with inside the vacuum bags but I don't use any means to close them. This keeps the vacuum bags clean inside but allows air to be removed.
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Yes, you could re-use them the same as you would for regular zip-loc bags. But keep in mind, as in my previous review as well as others, these bags do not seal well. I am constantly having to go back and pump air out of them. They are a made from a different material also that causes a lot of static and causes dry foods, spices extra to get caught up into the zip seal.
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I have not washed mine yet, but since they are cloth, there is no reason not to wash them. I think that all reusable bags should be washed. These, I would use cold water to wash them to keep the color longer.
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Two bags will zip together. I have used them zipped together. Probably machine washable but would take a larger than normal washer. I have never needed to wash any of mine.
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I have never tried to reuse the bags, however I don't think that this would be a good idea, because of possible food contamination. I do not think that you can clean these type of bags as good as regular zip lock type bags! You can buy these bags in bulk, already cut and sealed on one end for approx. 2.5 cents each from Lemonhead kitchen supplies over at e-****y. I hope this helps you! This machine is FANTASTIC! I saw this same model and breand machine at Target for $79.99! Amazon offers a great saving! Thanks! I hope that I was able to help you!
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I see no reason why you shouldn't be able to do that but it is not really necessary since they are dried out and not prone to mold, etc. I have had the same bag for over a year and they are totally fine and just as fresh as when I got them. I just close it up really well and then stick the sack into another bag and keep that closed up good also. That's all you need to do.
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I never have. I agree with John Marietta. You should call customer service and talk to them. They need to notify the seller too that you bought these from as maybe they have some contaminated bags since yours have this in them.
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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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Hey Hermon, you can order disposables but there is a permanent cloth bag you can reuse and wash. The bags are small fill quickly, I just received the permanent one so 6 don't know how it will hold up yet
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I have only used the bags in the wash and hang dry my delicates. The bag is made of nylon so I would recommend reading the manufacturer suggestions.
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You can absolutely reuse them. We love these sealers, we have the regular and wide mouth and use jars more often than bags now. Greener and cheaper.
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I haven't tried, but it's a good quality canvas that has held up to many washings. My bags arrived unwashed, washing first would be best.
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I wouldn't reuse them and I also didn't put them in my compost pile. When I put the food waste in my compost pile, then I just burn the used bag. I have found that regardless of what they say, they don't break down very readily. I don't buy more bags, I just use the plastic bags from.Walmart and the grocery stores. You can cut the handles of the bag then tie each of the ends together and tuck down into the sides of the bin. Other than that, I really like the bin. Hope that helps as, like you, I did n't want to keep BUYING the bags.
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Yes you need to use a new bag each time. The tea isn't strong enough to recycle. I steeped a second bag in boiling hot water for 20minutes and it still tasted like water.