Comments on: Loving Ziplocs – tips & tricks

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.

By: Kim Carter

Kim Carter — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:15:18 +0000

At Lehmans.com they make racks for drying ziplock baggies, I think they only run about $15.00.

By: lisa

lisa — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:33:06 +0000

i once saw a cool thing to put in the dishwaser to clean ziploc bags but now i cant find it has any one seen it

By: Lindy

Lindy — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:25:08 +0000

I’ve been hearing things about using plastics to store food in; there are things in it that leach into the foods. I’m starting to pick up glass jars (pickle jars, etc.) to store things in, though they aren’t alsways as convenient.

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:21:54 +0000

I love the idea of reusing baggies. I am always looking for more opportunities to reuse and recycle. My concern about the dishwasher is the heat it produces while washing. Would it break the bag down a bit, releasing toxic fumes and petroleum residue on dishes & in the air??? I know you are not suppose to wash plastic in the dishwasher ie: plastice sippy cups, gladware, etc. I am just wondering……???

By: Annie

Annie — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:15:23 +0000

Maybe I don’t know something that you all do, but why don’t you just dry the bags with a towel?