Scrubba™ Wash Bag

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How does the Scrubba™ Wash Bag work?

The Scrubba™ Wash Bag uses the same principles as an old fashioned washboard. Clothing is cleaned by rubbing them against the insides of the bag along with your chosen choice of cleaning agent.

How much clothing can I wash at once?

We recommend washing approximately two days worth of clothes in the Scrubba™ Wash Bag at a time. While the Scrubba™ Wash Bag can hold more clothing, it is most efficient when the bag is not stuffed full with clothes.

How do I know my valves are sealed shut?

Scrubba™ Wash Bags come with double closure air valves. The first closure is the cap, while the second is a deformable base component. To let air out simply open the cap and squeeze the sides of the valve, forcing the base component to open at the slit. Squeezing the valves from the outside while watching from the inside will help determine if your valves are properly opened or closed.

How long does it take to clean using the Scrubba™ Wash Bag?

On average, rubbing your clothes on the Scrubba™ wash board for 20 - 40 seconds is sufficient to remove dirt, oils and odours from your clothing. For a machine quality wash, rub the clothes for 3 minutes. For stubborn stains, the clothing may either be rubbed longer or you may leave the clothing to soak in the Scrubba™ bag for 2 - 3 hours. When soaking be sure to keep the Scrubba™ bag in an upright position to avoid water leakage.

What is the fastest way for me to pack my Scrubba™ Wash Bag away?

You can quicken the process of deflating your Scrubba™ bag by laying the bag down and gently pressing on it to remove as much air from the bag as you can before sealing. If there is additional air in the bag after you have sealed it you can get rid of it by opening and squeezing the valves.

Can I use hot water in my Scrubba™ bag?

We recommend you do not use water hotter than 50c (122F). Simply put, if it is too hot to hold your hands in it should not be used in the Scrubba™ bag.

What is the capacity of Scrubba™?

The whole bag can contain around 3 gallons of water (13 L) but since the washing method requires you to rub the clothes against the washboard from the outside, the optimal working volume is around 1 gallon (3 - 4 L). There are markings on the front of the Scrubba™ Wash Bag to help you add the correct amount of water and clothes.

What cleaning products can I use with my Scrubba™ Wash Bag?

A variety of cleaning agents can be used with the Scrubba™ bag. However, use of very harsh bleaches may reduce the bag’s longevity, so we do not recommend soaking clothing in such products in the Scrubba™ bag for a prolonged period of time. Using the Enzyme Concentrate with the Scrubba™ bag will give you optimal results. The Enzyme Concentrate is all-natural and will therefore, not leave any harmful chemical residues in your clothes. Steps to using the Enzyme Concentrate with the Scrubba™: 1....

How do I properly care for my Scrubba™ Wash Bag so it will last?

To maximize the lifespan of your Scrubba™: - Rinse, invert and dry after each use. Air drying the inside of the bag will help it last longer and make it more hygienic. - Avoid exposure to sunlight or heat: exposure to temperatures over 50 degrees Celsius can damage the inner and outer coatings of the bag. Where possible, dry the bag in the shade. - Take care when washing clothes with zips, buckles or other hard features: Wrap the clothes to cover zippers, buckles or other hard features to min...

How do I dry my clothing after washing?

The most effective way to dry your clothing is to wring them out and lay them on an absorbent towel such as the NanoTowels. Roll the towel up and twist the towel as hard as you can. This will transfer much of the residual water from the clothing to the towel. Complete the process by hanging the clothing and towel to dry.

Scrubba™ Wash Bag's patent number

The bag is Made in China, but Designed in Australia. Also, granted a patent in Australia and New Zealand. There are pending patents internationally.