I'm in need of some knowledge about cheesecloth, namely:
Can it be reused, and how?
It's pretty expensive to keep buying it every time I need it, but it's
too fragile to run thru the washing machine (and then there's the
sanitary issue which I don't think the washing machine would satisfy.)

Thanks for the help!

Lance

"LM" wrote in message
...
I'm in need of some knowledge about cheesecloth, namely:
Can it be reused, and how?
It's pretty expensive to keep buying it every time I need it, but it's
too fragile to run thru the washing machine (and then there's the
sanitary issue which I don't think the washing machine would satisfy.)

Thanks for the help!

Lance


I wonder what you are using it for? If it is for spices added to a broth of
some sort, you can buy 'spice bags' that are not expensive and you just
throw out.
Cheesecloth really cannot be reused.

"LM" wrote in message
...
I'm in need of some knowledge about cheesecloth, namely:
Can it be reused, and how?
It's pretty expensive to keep buying it every time I need it, but it's
too fragile to run thru the washing machine (and then there's the
sanitary issue which I don't think the washing machine would satisfy.)

Thanks for the help!

Lance


I wonder what you are using it for? If it is for spices added to a broth of
some sort, you can buy 'spice bags' that are not expensive and you just
throw out.
Cheesecloth really cannot be reused.

"Kswck" writes:

"LM" wrote:

I'm in need of some knowledge about cheesecloth, namely:
Can it be reused, and how?
It's pretty expensive to keep buying it every time I need it, but it's
too fragile to run thru the washing machine (and then there's the
sanitary issue which I don't think the washing machine would satisfy.)

I wonder what you are using it for? If it is for spices added to a broth of
some sort, you can buy 'spice bags' that are not expensive and you just
throw out.
Cheesecloth really cannot be reused.

There are various sized/shaped *reusable* wire mesh/perferated stainless steel
teaballs/spiceballs... some are large enough to hold soup greens as well...
very inexpensive, and will last a lifetime... I must have a couple dozen of
various configurations.


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"LM" wrote in message
...
I'm in need of some knowledge about cheesecloth, namely:
Can it be reused, and how?
It's pretty expensive to keep buying it every time I need it, but it's
too fragile to run thru the washing machine (and then there's the
sanitary issue which I don't think the washing machine would satisfy.)

Thanks for the help!

Lance


Just pitch it. The cost is pretty minor compared with the other things you
use in cooking.


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"LM" wrote in message
...
I'm in need of some knowledge about cheesecloth, namely:
Can it be reused, and how?
It's pretty expensive to keep buying it every time I need it, but it's
too fragile to run thru the washing machine (and then there's the
sanitary issue which I don't think the washing machine would satisfy.)

Thanks for the help!

Lance


Just pitch it. The cost is pretty minor compared with the other things you
use in cooking.


--
Peter Aitken

Remove the crap from my email address before using.

In article ,
wrote:

I'm in need of some knowledge about cheesecloth, namely:
Can it be reused, and how?

Well, yeah. I put it in a net/mesh lingerie bag and throw it in the
wash. Or else I wash it by hand and line dry it. I've been using the
same hunk for a couple years now -- I drain and strain fruits for jelly.

It's pretty expensive to keep buying it every time I need it, but it's
too fragile to run thru the washing machine (and then there's the
sanitary issue which I don't think the washing machine would satisfy.)

Why? What are you putting through your cheesecloth that a go through
the laundry won't clean up sufficiently for further use?

Thanks for the help!

Any time. That's why we're here, Lance. :-)

Lance

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-Barb, www.jamlady.eboard.com An update on 7/22/04.

In article ,
wrote:

I'm in need of some knowledge about cheesecloth, namely:
Can it be reused, and how?

Well, yeah. I put it in a net/mesh lingerie bag and throw it in the
wash. Or else I wash it by hand and line dry it. I've been using the
same hunk for a couple years now -- I drain and strain fruits for jelly.

It's pretty expensive to keep buying it every time I need it, but it's
too fragile to run thru the washing machine (and then there's the
sanitary issue which I don't think the washing machine would satisfy.)

Why? What are you putting through your cheesecloth that a go through
the laundry won't clean up sufficiently for further use?

Thanks for the help!

Any time. That's why we're here, Lance. :-)

Lance

--
-Barb, www.jamlady.eboard.com An update on 7/22/04.

In article , "Kswck"
wrote:

Cheesecloth really cannot be reused.

Hooey.
--
-Barb, www.jamlady.eboard.com An update on 7/22/04.

In article , "Kswck"
wrote:

Cheesecloth really cannot be reused.

Hooey.
--
-Barb, www.jamlady.eboard.com An update on 7/22/04.

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

Why? What are you putting through your cheesecloth that a go
through the laundry won't clean up sufficiently for further use?

Maybe it's the other stuff going through the laundry
that he considers unsanitary for running with the
cheesecloth?

The OP hasn't said what he's using the cheesecloth
for, but maybe he should consider a juice bag?
That's a much more sturdy material.

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

Why? What are you putting through your cheesecloth that a go
through the laundry won't clean up sufficiently for further use?

Maybe it's the other stuff going through the laundry
that he considers unsanitary for running with the
cheesecloth?

The OP hasn't said what he's using the cheesecloth
for, but maybe he should consider a juice bag?
That's a much more sturdy material.

Melba's Jammin' writes:

"Kswck" wrote:

Cheesecloth really cannot be reused.

Hooey.

Right you are, and it's much much cheaper to buy at a hardware store, giant
roll for a couple-three bucks, look in the paint section. It's just not food
grade, contains sizing is all, easily remedied by the trip through ye olde
maytag/norge.


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Sheldon
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Melba's Jammin' writes:

"Kswck" wrote:

Cheesecloth really cannot be reused.

Hooey.

Right you are, and it's much much cheaper to buy at a hardware store, giant
roll for a couple-three bucks, look in the paint section. It's just not food
grade, contains sizing is all, easily remedied by the trip through ye olde
maytag/norge.


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---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
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Sheldon
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Dog3

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
kswck wrote:

Cheesecloth really cannot be reused.

Hooey.

I reuse mine also. There is this 'for delicates' basket that sits inside
the washing machine on top of the thing that agitates (the wringer?).

Doesn't cheesecloth get all tangled with your bra hooks?


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