Are these re-usable, or should they be discarded after single use?
1272161
You should discard each bag after a single use. I like them very much -- just follow the instructions on the bag.
1272162
I use these bags 5 or 6 times before recycling them. It's a little more difficult to seal the bag after the first use, but it will reseal. I've only steamed veggies and potatoes in them. I wash them in hot water and some dish soap after each use. I am going to try steaming some cod, salmon or albacore as well. I don't see why they can't be reused after steaming fish or seafood. Just rinse and wash out right after you take the food out of the bag.
1272163
No they are made for one use. Once you use the bag and open it, the heat and steam warp the bag making it difficult to reuse. Up side: less clean-up especially if you're cooking things other than steamed veggies.
1272164
they are made for one use, they are made for ease. to wash them out would be too much work.
1272165
I throw them away after each use, however, if they are not torn, they can be washed out and reused.
1272166
I've been using these for years, and I always re-use each bag half a dozen times before starting a new bag. But my main use for these bags is to steam veggies, like baby carrots and broccoli. I probably wouldn't reuse these after heating meat in them.
1272167
Yes, but only if the are used for food that is solid and leaves no discernible residue.
1272168
I use them for broccoli and have reused them. Still steams perfectly. Never an issue with reusing them.
2184177
Depends on what was in them I wouldn't reuse them if I had stored meat of anykind in them. I might use them again if only soreing breads or cookies in them they will work more than once but, I would use caution as I say depends on what you had in them use common since.
759550
You can use them many times until they wear out. I have had no issue with multiple uses.
1133018
No one places greater importance on recycling than I, but I would have to draw the line here. Generally these are purchased for use in foreign-to-you places where the simple use of toilet tissue is not acceptable. I would not wish to try to "clean" them for later reuse, but it certainly could be done.
605801
Yes they are reuseable - make sure no one throws them away since I had a few guests try and do this at a birthday party. I have put mind in the top shelf and silverware caddy of the dishwasher. Often times I will soak them in the sink and handwash if I use a lot of them at one time though.
767416
Yes, you can take them off and reuse them. We have done this several times.
269011
If they are not working after first use I would return them. They are definitely reusable
1523284
Yes Shirley, they can be used over and over if they are taken care of. Avoid punctures if at all possible, as this will prevent reuse unless the puncture is completely sealed. Hope this is helpful for you.
1401747
I'm not sure if they're technically reusable. But I used mine for multiple days and that should be enough to get everything healed up.
387823
Hi Dina, I have reused them several times over. I keep them in the tray they come in, use a ziploc bag to store them in, and keep refrigerated.
2149204
They are reusable too. Just wash and use over and over and over until you break the glass dish. Then recycle them.
14953
No, they are a once-and-toss product. Personally I wouldn't buy them again b/c I don't think they worked AT ALL in the capacity they were advertised for & which I bought them for (diaper pail). The fact that they aren't recycle-able isn't so nice either.
1626164
They do scrape them up a bit if the jar lid is tight & you're trying to get a good grip. I'm not sure if I would consider them "un-reusable", just scraped up.
600686
I've wondered the same thing. I don't think they are supposed to be reusable, but I can reuse them if I keep them clean.
429264
they are reusable... i use mine for about 5 times a day and i have them for 3 months already
1162523
Yes, I reuse them during the event but then discard them. They will get gunked up with glue and glitter after a while. Especially the ones with smaller openings.
683540
No, they are re-usable. They are like the NICU one's that you throw away after one use. But considering the cost, I used them about 5 times max before desposal, I'd just wash them with soapy warm water. They worked fine. Glad our little one graduated from them though. They cost a pretty penny.