How many uses can you get out of these bags?
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I only use it when I go shopping at 2 different grocery stores. I've had this one for over 3 years and it's still in very good shape.
2032092
lots of uses. I live several miles from grocery store and with these bags I can buy anything including ice cream.
2032093
Multiple, I used mine at least 6 times this summer, and will use it again next.
1272162
I use these bags 5 or 6 times before recycling them. It's a little more difficult to seal the bag after the first use, but it will reseal. I've only steamed veggies and potatoes in them. I wash them in hot water and some dish soap after each use. I am going to try steaming some cod, salmon or albacore as well. I don't see why they can't be reused after steaming fish or seafood. Just rinse and wash out right after you take the food out of the bag.
1272163
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.
1041282
I have used these bags for over a year and have had only one break. I think I overloaded it. With routine use, I would think they would be fine.
1215597
Hi GMA, yes, you absolutely can reuse the bags. Just wash them out and save them. They will reseal several times. Hope this helped!
923517
I guess they could be reused, depending on what was stored in them, you could cut them open and reseal them. I use them mainly to freeze meat. Therefore, you would not want to reuse them. I don't think I would reuse them at all because of bacteria from foods. Also they are great quality bags.
1081354
Sorry i couldnt tell you. I. Tryed them out and was fed up with consistency, the same as 7-11 bags, i donated the rest to goodwill. Sorry i could help.
829291
You can use a vaccuum. Not all the seals hold, though. I'd say generally about 70% of these bags stay sealed. Still, they stay sealed long enough to pack them into a box for moving or storage.
1108354
They last for a long time. I have had mine for over a year. I bought two bags and consolidated them all into one bag. As I use them I put the used ones in one of the nets (bags) it came in and toss them in the wash. That way I always have enough.
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I have never taken them out, they even go into the dryer in my house :) I think I bought the 4 lb bag 2 years ago and I'm still not even 1/2 of the way through it, even washing and drying them every time. I also use an old knee high or cut off an old pantyhose foot, fill them and tie them off to keep more bags in rotation. It's so nice not buying itchy detergent anymore!!
923516
The bags can be reused if you wash them out from previous use. Understand, it will decrease in size each time you cut open the sealed bag.
1653894
Not really. Once you've rolled them, they will slowly let in air over time. They're good for travelling because you're going to unpack with 12 to 20 hours (probably).
1767205
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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No, they can't be reused because they are designed to decompose very quickly. If you wait too long to empty the bag from your bin, you'll run a definite risk of it falling apart before you get it into the compost bin. I have a credit card that accumulated points on Amazon. When I need more bags (which are only about $5 for 75 bags), I just use my points on Amazon to buy them. They end up being free for me. My family composts and recylces more than we put things in the landfill trash. So we go through 2 bags a week on average. 75 bags lasts us a good several months. It really like the bin. It is the only one I've ever seen or had that truly does not smell. Hope this helps. No, they can't be reused because they are designed to decompose very quickly. If you wait too long to empty the bag from your bin, you'll run a definite risk of it falling apart before you get it into the compost bin. I have a credit card that accumulated points on Amazon. When I need more bags (which are only about $5 for 75 bags), I just use my points on Amazon to buy them. They end up being free for me. My family composts and recylces more than we put things in the landfill trash. So we go through 2 bags a week on average. 75 bags lasts us a good several months. It really like the bin.... » Read More No, they can't be reused because they are designed to decompose very quickly. If you wait too long to empty the bag from your bin, you'll run a definite risk of it falling apart before you get it into the compost bin. I have a credit card that accumulated points on Amazon. When I need more bags (which are only about $5 for 75 bags), I just use my points on Amazon to buy them. They end up being free for me. My family composts and recylces more than we put things in the landfill trash. So we go through 2 bags a week on average. 75 bags lasts us a good several months. It really like the bin. It is the only one I've ever seen or had that truly does not smell. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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The short answer is - no. I concur with the others that have answered that the bags are too thin and they are probably not of the correct diameter. If you are reasonably careful when you remove and replace the suggested Jet bags, you should get many uses from a single bag - I typically get at least ten uses before I need to replace one - and that is because I was not careful and tore the bag.
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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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Hi Kelly, the bags will NOT keep items cold for as long as you need them to. They will work for about 2 hours. I personally am not impressed by these bags the more I use them.