Comments on: Loving Ziplocs – tips & tricks

By: Beverly

Beverly — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:00:17 +0000

Yes, please reuse the ziploc bags you have and then try not to buy more. Plastics, especially plastic bags are a big problem for sea turtle survival. Leatherback sea turtles only eat jelly fish. The turtles have poor eye sight and looking up from the depths of the ocean and seeing a plastic bag filled with water looks a lot like a jellyfish to a leatherback. If they eat it, they will die. They don’t have teeth, just large spikes in their throat for catching and eating the jellyfish. God has provided for them well. We must help out too. Reuse the plastic bags you have and try not to buy any more.

By: Pat Knutson

Pat Knutson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:02:37 +0000

Most people reuse their Ziploc bags, and there is now a great way to wash, dry, AND fill your Ziploc bags. This product is now being sold to the general public. To see more about this new product and the informational video go to f-ertless.com. Thanks. Pat

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:41:57 +0000

I have been reusing ziplocs for years. I don’t bother turning them inside out. I just wash them in the sink of soapy water with my other hand washables. I think they would take up too much room in the dishwasher and I would think the super hot water wouldn’t be good for them.To dry them, I have three empty wine bottles next to my sink, I just hang them on there. They dry in no time-easy. My mother hangs hers upside down with a magnet on the refrigerator.

By: Marlyn Arnhart

Marlyn Arnhart — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:23:06 +0000

Great site, where did you come up with the info in this piece of writing? Im glad I found it though, ill be checking back soon to see what other articles you have.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:30:56 +0000

I use them for going thru the airport – put all of your keys, change, etc in the bag – it simplifies security, its clear and you can grab it all at once

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:58:00 +0000

Thanks for sharing the tip of kneading dough in a bag. That will make recipes much quicker and neater.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:13:53 +0000

It is safe. The high temperatures are only a problem when there is food inside the bag while being exposed to those temperatures. The dishwasher really is not a high temperature either. I have found after further practice, that the dishwasher is definitely not as effective in cleaning them than hand-washing though. Sometimes they get filled up with water and then get stuck in various parts of the dishwasher. You could try the little gadget that fits into your dishwasher for this purpose. I think someone else mentioned it in the comments.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:37:10 +0000

YES!! I’m not the only one who reuses Ziplocks!!! I’ve never thought of the dishwasher. I’ll have to try that. My drying tip: (Re-used) disposable plastic cups. They store easily, can be used in mass at large gatherings, can be thrown out if destroyed. They are also a great size for sandwich bags. For gallon sized bags I used 2 cups. I also ry to use old yogurt containers (my relatives save them too) be cause they wash easier and result in less squooshidge.

By: amy

amy — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:01:25 +0000

is the plastic in Ziploc bags really dishwasher safe? this sounds so much more convenient (and thorough) than the hand-washing I’ve been doing…but I know high heat makes plastics leach…

By: j

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:52:07 +0000

“other things” cost money too. Cheap bags that don’t close airtight will make the food go bad faster. Just rewash the ziplocks. Also, you get what you pay for – cheap can equate to using dangerous kinds of plastics that leach out chemicals into your food. Plastic bins are not always safe to put food into.