do you need to wet the produce before placing in bag or can the item go in dry - i.e. spinach ?
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You put it in dry, as you get it at the store. You can wash the veggies right in the bag, and store them in your refrig. still in the bag. You can also send the bags through the washer as needed, though I would air dry rather than the dryer.
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I use these bags AT THE SUPERMARKET in order to avoid using plastic bags, When I come home they go right into the refrigerator. For things that require maintaining their moisture, then you do need to use a plastic bag, or I also wrap them in a kitchen cloth towel that I have moistened. Hope this helps.
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No wetting is required! It is simply a nylon mesh drawstring bag for wet or dry produce. It is not however, poke-proof. Don't store things in it in the fridge, as they tend to get ripped easily and I wouldn't carry sharpish items in it for the same reason.
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I put the produce in dry, whether shopping at the store or farmer's market, or storing in the fridge. Hope that helps.
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You can put spinach in it. I take it to farmers market and put the spinach in it directly
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It all depends on what you put in the bag. Dry items like dehydrated foods and such work fantastic. Liquid items are hard to get a good vacuum seal. Wet items work OK but you have to stop almost every time you do one bag to clean the liquid tray, or it won't seal properly. But I have done whole fish and large pieces of meat with no problem.
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You will use paper bags to place your food and then put into the bag. I prefer it to avoid contact with absorbents.
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Yes, you put the whole bag in the water. According to all the literature I have read online, they last forever. You will need to clean the container occasionally, and rinse the bag at the same time.
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Hi - you can spot clean and hang dry, even put it in the washing machine on delicate. Be sure to hang dry. However, try lining the bag with a dish towel or even a table cloth before putting the bag inside (put a potholder beneath the bag) will protect the bag from spills and all you need to clean is the towel or cloth you used to line the bag.
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I have one of these spinners and I sell at the farmers market. I think that it is well worth the price because of the size. I have found that if I put to much lettuce in it the water does not spin out as easily. What I do is put it in a large bag with a paper towel to absorb some of the moisture and refrigerate it. It keeps for several days like this.
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It will leave it dryer, but it still won't be as dry as store bought. The advantage to this spinner is that you can spin a much larger qty than you could with the OXO. I spin the lettuce then layer it in a plastic storage box between paper towels. This seems to soak up any remaining water.
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I bought the Big Bag Bed last summer and grew 4 tomato plants in it. I would guess the peas need to grow up a tripod so the bag would be good for them since you need room for the tripod. I have never grown spinach but if you stagger the plantings in the bag you would get some all summer long. I love the bag and can't wait to use it again this summer. We live in Ohio and kept it up all winter and it came through without losing it's shape and no dirt leaking out. I don't know if this answers your question but the bag advertised doesn't look really huge when dirt is in it and would be good for just two. It's only my husband and I and it was just right for us. I bought the Big Bag Bed last summer and grew 4 tomato plants in it. I would guess the peas need to grow up a tripod so the bag would be good for them since you need room for the tripod. I have never grown spinach but if you stagger the plantings in the bag you would get some all summer long. I love the bag and can't wait to use it again this summer. We live in Ohio and kept it up all winter and it came through without losing it's shape and no dirt leaking out. I don't know if this answers your question but the bag advertised doesn't look really huge when dirt is in it and would be good for... » Read More I bought the Big Bag Bed last summer and grew 4 tomato plants in it. I would guess the peas need to grow up a tripod so the bag would be good for them since you need room for the tripod. I have never grown spinach but if you stagger the plantings in the bag you would get some all summer long. I love the bag and can't wait to use it again this summer. We live in Ohio and kept it up all winter and it came through without losing it's shape and no dirt leaking out. I don't know if this answers your question but the bag advertised doesn't look really huge when dirt is in it and would be good for just two. It's only my husband and I and it was just right for us. « Show Less
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In the top rack...it should be fine. I had no problems washing mine there. I really love my Spirooli. I just have to remember to reduce the size of my vegetables being Spiroolied!
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My bag was resealable. I store them with the rest of my gardening supplies and I still have a few left after buying them a couple years ago. Just let them soak in water a while and they're good as the day you bought them.
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They seem to hold moisture as well as any container. With all container gardening, you have to water a lot more than you would for an in-ground garden. I haven't had any problems with the bags seeming drier than other containers I'm using, and my tomatoes are doing just as well in the bags as the pots.
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I haven't done this, but yes you could put the bag in the wash and air dry. I clean the bag when needed with a wet papertowel or disinfectant wipe. The material inside/outside wipes up great!
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We washed them in cold water with detergent and dried them in the drier with our regular clothing. No problems encountered. We keep our fruits and vegetables in them in the refrig. Worth owningand very pleased with the purchase thru amazon.
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It seems to work for me when I put a loose apple in a drawer, but if your drawer is large, or if it is very full, I suggest putting two apples in the drawer (separate them a bit) As for bagged lettuce from store, one apple placed in this bag kept lettuce fresh for almost 1 MONTH for me. I couldn't believe it! For both bagged lettuce from the store and produce in zip loc bags, I DO put an apple in the bag, but I do NOT SHUT the bag AIR TIGHT.
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I use prepackaged salads and the bags work well, keeping the unopened greens fresh for about three weeks although they should be consumed sooner. Once open, the salad should keep for about two weeks. I also pack the green bag into a Debbie Meyer green box and it keeps food fresher even longer. Not as good for strawberries, however!
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If you put enough spinach in it and just pulsed it a few quick times it would do a rough chop. If you put too little it won't do much of anything. I'd just do it by hand honestly. It best with things like making guacamole, or making breadcrumbs. Too much chopping/ grinding of ingredients like onions and spinach just brings out the moisture and gives an undesired amount of liquid with the veg.
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When they're fresh, you should be able to cut them into smaller pieces, but if you leave the bag open and they dry out, they might start to crumble. They are fairly small pieces as it is though, you may be able to to get away without cutting them at all.