Originally Posted by
BellaBoo
I read that a concentration of bacteria in one place, the bag, is the concern. Machine washing after each use is too much hassle for me. I don't like doing laundry to begin with. I keep a long laundry basket in my trunk to unload the bags from the store. I take the basket in, unload, and return to fill it again. I do everything as simple and stress free as I can. I think it keeps me healthier. I know it frees up tons of time to be quilting!
If you want to kill bacteria in the bags, you don't have to wash them every time you use them. You can put them in the microwave for a few minutes. That kills bacteria on sponges - and toothbrushes.