How to Wash Vivary Bags

Vivary bags are bags made of cloth, usually cottons and decorated with designs such as polka dots, florals and other fun, whimsical patterns. Vivary bags are soft, roomy and durable. But unlike leather bags or bags of shiny, hard materials, vivary bags aren't easy to wipe off if something spills on them. Like any fabric, they must be laundered. To preserve the design, color and size of the vivary bag, it must be done with care.

For Small Vivary Bags

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  Place your vivary bag in a lingerie bag for the washer.

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  Place the lingerie bag with the vivary bag inside the washing machine. Do not put any other clothing into the washing machine.

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  Use the appropriate amount of a color-safe laundry detergent. You want to use a detergent that won't fade your vivary bag. Follow the directions on the bottle for a small load.

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  Set your washing machine on cold. Cold water helps materials hold color, while hot water can fade colored clothes easier. Allow washing machine to run your vivary bag through the cycle.

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  Remove the lingerie bag with the vivary bag in it.

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  Allow your vivary bag to air dry. You may place it on a clothing rack or clip it up on a clothsline by the handles. If your vivary bag was squashed in the washing machine during the washing cycle, gently use your hands to fluff it into its normal shape.

For Larger Vivary Bags

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  Identify the spots that need to be cleaned. Because your vivary bag is not small enough to fit into a lingerie bag or in the washing machine, you must spot clean.

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  Wet the spot with warm water. You don't want the water too hot, or it might fade the fabric; But if it's too cold, it may set the spot or stain.

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  Spray on a stain-removal treatment such as Shout It Out Stain Remover. Spray liberally onto the spot.

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  Rub the stain-remover into the spot slowly with a damp sponge or washcloth.

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  Continue until the spot fades. If it does, rinse with warm water and allow it to air dry.

  If this method does not work, or the whole bag needs an overall cleaning, take it to a professional cleaner. They can identify if it should be dry cleaned or washed another way. They also have professional products and tools to clean your bag safely.