Do these need washed out prior to first use?
1711035
Although there is no smell or anything, I would say rinse first....especially if using for water. If using for packaged food ammo, etc. than no.
1711036
Yes. Mine came slightly dusty inside. Not a big problem since I had planned on washing them out anyway. Any water container you buy should be cleaned prior to use.
95724
I haven't gotten there yet! Have you asked wellnessmama? I'll bet she's done it...honestly, I'm not sure I'd wash them the first time through...will probably just pour some new over the old. But I keep them in the fridge before I use them, so they are less likely to get rancid. But if I were to clean them, I think hot (not boiling) water would be key.
106335
I would not put these in the dishwasher because most detergents are too harsh. Just wash them in warm water with a little mild dishwashing soap and dry with soft towel. They will always look like new.
769707
No - they are mostly dry when they are removed from the washer - there is no need for it
644829
I washed mine in cold water with a "green" detergent. They washed up just fine.
1128996
Mine didn't arrive washed out. It came out fine. I suppose you could probably soak in soap and water and let air dry.
1828461
The directions say no, they should be treated like good cast iron. Soap will damage the finish and cause premature wearing. A simple wipe down with warm water is much better.
2225787
No need to wash. They are ready to use. They swell up with water. I stored them in 1 gallon glass jars and just used them.
1777853
No washing. Bang out the loose flour. We store ours in a closed cupboard and use them often, so we don't even enclose them in a bag where moisture could collect. You want them dry and floury for use. Always reflour before use.
811159
yes they can be washed I pre-soak for about 1 hour then wash and rinse by hand you can get most of the product out and they remain soft once dry ready to use. I keep mine in a baggie labeled with the type of product I used I don't like to cross contaminate my applicators.
2187848
Water wash is fine. Just make sure they are completely dry before putting back on the machine.
1931330
Yes, they are washable. Just follow the instructions listed on the package.
346044
If I'm not mistaken, they come lanolized. Then you need to wash with lanolin soap after using them.
1391018
While they are wrapped, you don't need to polish them. When you unwrap and use them, you might want to give them a quick wash and buff before you put them away again.
1828923
I can't recall, but nothing serious that I recall. You should wash before use anyway
368382
I didn't prep for absorbency, I just washed them twice, just to make sure they were nice and clean. These are a great buy!
2231065
Sure just use a mild detergent or hand soap and wash by hand only. Air dry, and your ready to go in a couple of hours or so..