We answer the question: is it possible to wash a cooler bag?

A cooler bag is a container in which you can cool food and keep it at a stable temperature.

Since food and drinks are stored in a thermal bag, it often gets dirty. There is a need to clean it.

The owner of a cooler bag is faced with the question of whether it can be machine washed. The ability to wash a thermal bag is directly related to the type of container used.

Let’s take a closer look at whether and how to properly wash a cooler bag in an automatic washing machine and manually.

Is it possible to wash the thermal bag?

Any washing of thermal bags is prohibited if the product is connected to an electrical outlet and there are cold accumulators inside the bag. In these cases, only dry cleaning of the cooler bag with a brush or a slightly damp cloth is permissible.

Almost all manufacturers prohibit cleaning such products in a machine.. This also applies to cases where:

• the item is made of polyvinyl chloride;
• The product contains fabric;
• the bag contains foam rubber;
• There are foil inserts inside the product.

Thermal bags can be washed by hand if there are no electrical elements inside them.

Hand washing of thermal bags is allowed if they contain elements from:

• polyvinyl chloride,
• fabric fabrics,
• foam rubber,
• foil.

But it is important that such elements are removable. Find general recommendations for cleaning bags Here.

In the washing machine

Manufacturers usually indicate on cooler bags that they are not machine washable.

But if the manufacturer allows this, then it is necessary:

• remove all objects and belongings from the bag;
• remove the bottom of the product if it is removable;
• unfasten all straps and other removable elements of the bag;
• be sure to fully fasten all the locks;
• put the product in a special bag for washing;
• place the bag in the drum of the washing machine;
• set the “Delicate” mode at a low water temperature (no more than 30C);
• set the minimum drum speed during the washing process (maximum 500);
• wash the item for no more than 30 minutes.

Manually

Washing the product by hand is preferable. The procedure should be carried out according to the following scheme:

1. Remove all objects and belongings.
2. Remove the bottom of the product if it is removable.
3. Unfasten all straps and other removable elements of the bag.
4. Be sure to fasten all the locks fully.
5. Take a large basin and fill it with warm water. Its temperature should not exceed 30C.
6. Add non-concentrated washing gel to a bowl of water. There is one large spoon of gel per liter of water. Lather the solution.
7. Soak the cooler bag in the solution for 10-15 minutes.
8. Treat contaminated areas of the item with a soft brush dipped in the solution.
9. Rinse the washed item under running water.

When hand washing, it is necessary to clean the thermal bag from the inside as well. To do this, it is recommended to use only a soft microfiber cloth.

Proper drying

It is recommended to dry the product upside down, placing it on a hard surface. This will allow water to drain from the bag faster.

It is better to dry the item in a well-ventilated place. Thermal bags should not be dried in the sun, near electrical appliances or on batteries.

Methods for removing various types of stains

Depending on the type of contamination, it is recommended to use the following cleaning agents:

1. Dishwashing gel. Suitable for removing greasy stains. It is enough to apply dishwashing gel to the dirt and rub it thoroughly with a brush.

   After this, you need to wipe the treated area with a damp cloth.

2. Lemon acid. Suitable for getting rid of old stains. It is necessary to pour 10 liters of cold water into a basin, add 5 large spoons of acid there.

   Soak the entire cooler bag in the solution for 30 minutes. Then it must be washed by hand.

3. Vinegar. Suitable for removing stains from juices and fruits. There is one large spoon of vinegar per liter of warm water. The solution is applied to the stain, and after 5 minutes it is washed off with warm water.
4. Laundry soap. Suitable for all types of stains. The soap is moistened with warm water and foams. Soap foam is applied to the stain and left for 10 minutes. Then the contaminated area is cleaned with a brush and washed with water.

Recommendations

It is important to carry out another procedure after the washed item is completely dry. You need to rub the inside of the thermal bag with a small amount of Vaseline..

You need to soak a cotton pad in it and walk around the entire perimeter of the bag.The treated item should be left to dry for a couple of hours. After this, the inside of the product is wiped with a dry cloth until any greasy marks are removed.

In order for the item to last longer, you should adhere to a number of restrictions:

1. Do not use aggressive agents when cleaning.
2. Do not treat them with bleaches or stain removers.
3. Old and fairly worn cooler bags should not be machine washed. It is not recommended to wash them by hand. It is enough just to gently wipe such things with soft sponges.
4. New cooler bags should not be washed either. It is recommended to dry clean them for the first time. Only after several uses is it allowed to wash the item by hand.

Conclusion

Most manufacturers of cooler bags explicitly state that such products are not machine washable. Because of this, the item may become deformed. The bag's moisture-repellent layer may also be damaged.

Any washing of the product is prohibited if it is equipped with electrical elements and built-in cold batteries. In such cases, the item can only be cleaned dry.

In extreme cases, the thermal bag can be washed in a machine. In this case, you should wash the product in a special bag at low speeds on a delicate cycle and without spinning.