Using reusable shopping bags in place of plastic bags reduces huge burden on the environment. However, only using them won’t keep you safe and healthy. You need to properly clean them and keep them germ free. Along with being very convenient to use, it is also very easy to make it bacteria and germ free.

How Does the Bag Get Contaminated?

When you carry foods either processed or unprocessed it may spread bacteria or germs onto your other items that you carry in the same bag. Sometimes even if you don’t carry other things simultaneously it may have contaminated the bag itself. Therefore, when you put anything inside the bag without cleaning it earlier, the contamination may spread.

Doctors say that meat and poultry are the main contamination agents when carried with other things in bag. Cross-contamination can occur pretty easily.

How to Keep Your Bag Germ-Free?

Look at some of the tips that can help you to keep your bag away from bacteria and germs.

• The best way to keep your bag safe is to wash them regularly each time you go to the store for shopping. People often do not wash their reusable bag after every use. Thus, the chances of contamination also remain high.
• Never use grocery bags for other purposes. Even if you are in rush and just want to grab the bag nearest to you to run some errand, absolutely avoid grocery bags. As you already know the food items that we carry in our grocery bag are the main reason for contamination. 
• To avoid cross contamination, use separate bags to carry different things. It is also suggested to use different bags for your books, apparels and other non edible items.
• Since it is highly cost effective, you can buy several reusable bags and use them in rotation. This will help you to prevent germs as you could wash one and use another while waiting for it to dry. Don’t store them in damp places as water carries pathogens.

You can buy your custom grocery bags in large number from any online stores like Custom Earth Promos. They give you fairly good deal for your money. It is an eco-friendly company based in Florida, USA which specializes in custom bags. All their products are made from recycled and natural materials. 

• One should avoid liquid spilling as much as possible because the dampness caused by the liquid will attract germs. It is better if you make sure that the water bottle in your bag is properly sealed. If in case your bag gets wet due to some leakage, clean the surface and air dry it.
•  It is not so effective to use disinfectant had wipes to clean your tote bags as the disinfectant needs to stay in contact with the surface for at least two minutes. Buy a high-quality disinfecting spray and spray it all over the inner and outer surface of the bag. Let it sit for a few minutes and wipe it with clean cloth.