How to Wash Burlap Potato Sacks
A few days ago a friend picked up twelve burlap potato sacks at an auction pretty cheap.
He asked if there was anything I could make with them. Of course! I rambled off a few projects and was thrilled when he asked if I wanted to purchase them.
Who wouldn’t?
I brought the potato sacks home and allowed them to air out a bit on the porch. Burlap sure is stinky. Plus, the sacks used to have tons of dirty potatoes stored in them.
He asked if there was anything I could make with them. Of course! I rambled off a few projects and was thrilled when he asked if I wanted to purchase them.
Who wouldn’t?
I brought the potato sacks home and allowed them to air out a bit on the porch. Burlap sure is stinky. Plus, the sacks used to have tons of dirty potatoes stored in them.
I drew them a warm bubble bath with laundry detergent. I added enough laundry soap for a full load of laundry.
Using my hands, I moved the sacks around, squished them in my fingers and flipped from over.
After they soaked, I pulled out each sack and rinsed them. The water was quite dirty.
After gently ringing the water out of the sacks, I hung the sack outside to dry.
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A vinegar and water rise might neutralize that odor.
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Great idea Near Miss. The vinegar should also help "set" the colors and keep them from fading.
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