I have found the best way as of late to dry and re-use my Ziplocs is to hang them on the clothsline in my hallway! They dry effectively and quickly in this manner. Why waste them? Get lots of use out of those handy bags and make a little modern art at the same time!
In order to get the most use and value out of Ziplocs, choice the Ziploc freezer version – it can be used for everything and holds up alot better than any cheaper brand! I tried the cheaper brands only for them to fall apart on me and thus increasing waste! I only buy one big box of Ziplocs annually at Costco (costing a little over $7) and it lasts me the whole year.
For more tips on re-using ziplocs, check out this post.
I like this idea as well and have been doing it, however, I do throw out the ones used for meat. I am thinking the bacteria that is on the meat and that transfers to the bags is hard to remove all the way. What do you think? Has anyone heard anything related to this?
Yes, it is definitely wisest to throw out/recycle the ones you use for meat. I always do that for safety!
Love this idea! This post would be a perfect one to link up to “Twice the Fun Tuesday” at my site havingfunathomeblog.blogspot.com.
Twice the Fun is a weekly mr. linky about creative recycling that will start next Tuesday (Oct 14.) It would be great to see your post there!
Wow. What a creative idea! I have heard about reusing Ziplocks, but this is great. I do buy cheapo brands, and I hate them. I toss those suckers like nobody’s business. I hate wasting and I’m trying to take care of the planet. So, I have been officially convicted by this post!
Thanks!
I hang them inside out (and upside down) on a magnet on the fridge!
We reuse our bags, too. Great idea on hanging them on the line, too! I usually use my paper towel holder to prop open or put them over a tall cup. Happy Frugal Friday!!
We reuse are ziploc bags as well. We just wash them in the sink and then hang them out on the clothsline to dry.
I love this idea. We reuse our too. I keep wondering though, as I’m washing them, as to the safety of the plastic. Does it degrade, or is it more likely to leach into the food it’s holding? Has anyone found any research?
My research has shown that Ziplocs are a #5 plastic and thus currently in the safe zone. I chose the highest quality Ziplocs to avoid breaking down easily. The only concerns I have found with plastic leaching into the food is if you use Ziplocs with hot food or to heat food in it. These are the times when the plastic can leach into the food, as a result of heat. Love to hear other thoughts…
Great idea! I usually just prop mine up on the counter, but this will work much better. Thanks!
Love the art work! You know what I would like to see? Someone to invent a gadget to wash and dry these bags in the dishwasher! Wouldn’t that be handy?
One box of ziplocs annually… whoa, now THAT’s frugal! I used to wash my ziploc bags when we lived in China, and couldn’t get them. I was just thinking this morning of the money I could save by picking up the habit again. When drying our ziplocs, we would usually open them upside down over chopsticks in the drainboard. There were always lots of chipsticks drying!
Hmm I never had a problem w/hefty. I use both Ziploc and Hefty.
I only started recently reusing the baggies tho. Nothing that had food in it or anything along those lines tho. Just for things like water, or holding freezer packs for lunches.
I usually hang them over the faucet in the kitchen sink and over the sprayer.
I may have to try this!
At our house, we hang our wet ziploc bags upside down with a magnet inside on the front of the refrigerator. Works great!
Stay with Ziploc. I made some monkey munch a while ago ands had bough Hefty brand 1.5 gallon zipper bags. Non e of them worked and my cousin had the same issue.