You know the things. Large, heavy-duty plastic bags, with plastic carry handles. They come in bright primary colours and you use them - or we do - to transport wet washing from machine to line or tumble-dryer.
You used to be able to buy them in supermarkets at about a quid a throw - but they seem to have vanished from the shelves everywhere. Laundry baskets take up too much space - you can't fold them up when not in use as you can a bag. Ours are ageing, splitting, losing the handles.
Where have they all gone ? Anyone know who sells them these days ?
Bags from IKEA make a good substitute. The blue, extra large ones have strong handles and are about the same size.
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ReplyDeleteSign up for self scanning/checkout at Waitrose and they'll give you a wonderful collection of fine, strong bags.
ReplyDeleteHmm, plenty of reusable shopping bags these days, but mostly they are probably not large enough for a load of washing.
ReplyDeleteMaybe one of the woven polypropylene bags they sell now for recycling collection, or for garden use? I think they should be big enough.
Wilkinsons carry a lot of household items. Might be worth a try if you have any branches down your way.
ReplyDeleteI find those large checkered woven plastic bags with zip fasteners useful. You should be ablr to get them at most hardware shops
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