How To Wash Cotton, Nylon & Other Fabric Bags

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Bags are manufactured of different fabrics thus require special washing guides. For instance, some can be washed in the machine while others require hand-washing. Being an expert, it is my duty to provide a guide for how to wash various fabric bags. And, that is what I am going to do in this post.

 

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How To Wash Various Fabric Bags?

Some fabrics can result in shrinkage if washed in the hot water while others do not. For some materials, rubbing is not suitable whereas others can go with it. Some fabrics should not be washed with strong detergents since others can be washed with any type of cleanser.

Most people don’t know what detergents are suitable for their bags. They don’t know whether machine wash is compatible with their bag’s fabric or not. And, due to these reasons, their bags don’t run long and get blemished soon.

You may have bought your favorite bag from savings or got it as a gift from your loved one. And, I am sure you don’t want to lose it, that’s why I am about to deliver washing guides for all types of fabrics. First, I will present instructions for how to wash uni-fabric bags, and later for blended fabric bags.

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How To Wash A Cotton Bag?

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You can machine or hand-wash a cotton bag in cold water with an organic detergent. But dry the bag in the open air, instead of a machine dryer. And, do not wash the bag for too long, it may lose its color and shape.

 

How To Wash A Nylon Bag?

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Machine or hand-wash a nylon bag in warm water using any detergent. You can dry it in a machine dryer but at low temperature only because high temperature can result in wrinkles.

 

How To Wash A Polyester Bag?

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You can wash a polyester bag in a washing machine at gentle spin mode only. It can be washed in both cold or warm water but use a mild soap powder only. Later, it can either be machine dried at low temperature or air-dried.

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How To Clean A Faux Leather Bag?

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Faux leather is also called vegan leather and can be cleaned with a dry or damp cloth. Washing is not suitable for faux leather bags. In case, you need to wash it then soak it in cold water with a liquid cleanser for a few minutes. Then, wipe it with a dry and soft cloth then allow it to dry in the sunlight.

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How To Wash A Canvas Bag?

Hand-wash a canvas bag in cold water with mild washing powder only and air-dry it. Please do not wash it in the machine or use hot water, it may result in fabric shrinkage.

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How To Wash A Hemp Cotton Bag?

Only hand-washing is suitable for this fabric bag. In addition, either use white vinegar or an organic cleanser with cold or hot water for better results.

 

How To Wash A Denim Bag?

The best thing about a denim bag is it can go with any type of washing style. It means any kind of detergent powder and wash is suitable for denim bags.

 

How To Wash A Linen bag?

Gentle machine washing would be good for a linen bag. Use cold water and soft cleanser for washing, later dry it in the open air. Please don’t wash it with other clothes.

 

How To Wash A Cotton-Polyester Blended fabric?

Use lukewarm water and a small amount of detergent while washing this blended fabric bag in the machine. After washing it, dry it under the sunlight.

 

How To Wash A Nylon-Polyester Blended Fabric?

You can wash this blended fabric bag in the machine with warm water and any kind of soap powder. Then, dry it at low temperature only because high temperature can cause wrinkles on the bag.

 

Special Note:

Before washing a bag, read the label or the product description as some of them come with the proper instructions. Also, don’t bleach your bag, it may deliver poor results.

 

Wrapping Up

So, these were the guides for how to wash various fabric bags. I haven’t added leather because I do not promote real leather products. If you think that I have missed any other fabric used for manufacturing bags then please mentioned it in the comment section below. I will add a washing guide for the same in this article as soon as possible.

 

FAQs

Are Faux Leather Bags Long-lasting?

High-quality vegan leather bags deliver a great appearance as well as run longer than we think.

 

How To Wash A Cotton bag?

You can use organic detergent in cold water to wash a cotton bag in the washing machine.

 

Can You Wash Various Fabric Bags In The Same Way?

No, you should not wash various fabric bags in the same way; as the guide for washing different fabrics also varies.