How to Care for Your Grow Bag

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Growing bags. Perhaps commercial soil bags invented it, but there are numerous kinds. Non-woven recycled PET felt Anti-BPA Epic Grow Bags. Lined plant bags conserve water better in warm regions.

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The end-of-season cleaning of stubborn dirt or hard water stains is easy for those of us with washing machines!

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Empty grow bag dirt first. After hose-off as much soil as possible, sun-dry the bag for 24 hours (or longer if cool). To remove dirt, use the soft-bristled brush again once it dries.

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Wash

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Wash and remove. Pre-wash and open with wet hands. Sun-dry or hang the bag by its handles for airflow. Pots or buckets make drying easy.

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Bring a huge warm-water container. A spoonful of organic dish soap in water. Everything's in the washer. Bag soap. A 30-60-minute soak leaves faint brushmarks. Machine-wash, air-dry!

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How to Care for Your Grow Bag

Growing bags. Perhaps commercial soil bags invented it, but there are numerous kinds. Non-woven recycled PET felt Anti-BPA Epic Grow Bags. Lined plant bags conserve water better in warm regions.

What Are Grow Bag?

The end-of-season cleaning of stubborn dirt or hard water stains is easy for those of us with washing machines!

Cleaning With A Washing Machine

Empty grow bag dirt first. After hose-off as much soil as possible, sun-dry the bag for 24 hours (or longer if cool). To remove dirt, use the soft-bristled brush again once it dries.

Preparation

Wash

Wash and remove. Pre-wash and open with wet hands. Sun-dry or hang the bag by its handles for airflow. Pots or buckets make drying easy.

Dry

Bring a huge warm-water container. A spoonful of organic dish soap in water. Everything's in the washer. Bag soap. A 30-60-minute soak leaves faint brushmarks. Machine-wash, air-dry!

Cleaning By Hand

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