Laundry and garment care
How to Clean and Check Laundry Mesh Bags
Clean empty mesh bags and inspect the fabric and zip before reuse.
Overview
Open the bag and remove socks, small garments and forgotten objects; inspect holes, seams and the zip. Turn inside out and gently brush lint from corners and the zip without stretching mesh holes.
Tools needed
- Soft small brush
- Laundry detergent
- Drying rack
- Small-item tray
Cleaning steps
Empty and inspect the zip
Open the bag and remove socks, small garments and forgotten objects; inspect holes, seams and the zip.
Turn out and remove corner lint
Turn inside out and gently brush lint from corners and the zip without stretching mesh holes.
Wash by the bag label
Wash the empty bag by its own care label and rinse out detergent; do not use a hot iron on the mesh.
Dry and test the pull cover
Spread to dry and test the zip and pull-cover; retire bags with holes, failed zips or snagging threads.
Common mistakes
Leaving small clothing inside
✓ Correct actionOpen the bag and remove socks, small garments and forgotten objects; inspect holes, seams and the zip.
Pulling mesh to remove lint
✓ Correct actionTurn inside out and gently brush lint from corners and the zip without stretching mesh holes.
Ignoring the bag's care label
✓ Correct actionWash the empty bag by its own care label and rinse out detergent; do not use a hot iron on the mesh.
Using a torn bag to protect delicates
✓ Correct actionSpread to dry and test the zip and pull-cover; retire bags with holes, failed zips or snagging threads.
Practical tips
Tips for helpers
- Check corners for trapped socks.
- Tuck the zip pull into its cover before loading.
Tips for employers
- Provide different bag sizes.
- Replace torn mesh or failed zips.
Completion checklist
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