How to wash a toiletry bag?

Are you not traveling at the moment and would like to clean your toiletry bag ? Would you like to wash it so that it looks like new, but have no idea where to start?

And if your pencil case is too damaged to save, discover our waterproof and easy-to-clean toiletry bags waterproof and easy to clean.

Rest assured, we know exactly how to help you.

Washing and maintaining a toiletry bag, is ensuring you have it ready to use at all times and allows you to increase its longevity. If you are between trips or planning the next one, now is the perfect time to empty, organize and clean your toiletry bag.

In this article we will show you:

• How to declutter your toiletry bag
• How to clean your toiletry bag
• How to store and organize your toiletry bag

Discover the advice of our experts right away to display a toiletry bag as new as the first day. 

I - Emptying the toiletry bag

Keeping your toiletry bag clean is a real challenge. It looks spotless when new, but over time, spills and stains build up and can no longer be ignored. Admit it: your toiletry bag needs a good cleaning!

1. Take out the products from your toiletry bag

Before starting to give it a makeover, the first thing to do is to empty everything that is in your toiletry bag. 

You might be surprised what you find - or don't find. Take everything out and put it on the table.

Now that the pencil case is empty, take it out and shake out all the compartments and pockets, turning it upside down if it's the kind of pencil case that can do that. Remove any pieces of paper, lotion or dried cream or soap that may be stuck in a corner or on the kit.

2. Declutter Your toiletry bag

If you travel often or don't have time, you may have kept empty bottles and expired toiletries in your toiletry bag. Well, it's time to put them in the trash or recycle them!

Decluttering will save you time when you get ready in the morning. You won't have to take your essential products out of a pile.

All skincare products have an expiration date, that is, the date on which, after opening, you should use them or throw them away. There are some variations depending on climate and storage conditions, so we recommend that you read the directions on the back of your tubes and other boxes of cream.

To do this: 

• Check expiration dates - throw away or recycle those that have expired.
• Throw away or recycle empty containers, used razors, broken lids and anything else you can no longer use.
• Throw away items you haven't used in months. Why do you still keep them?
• Examine the smell and appearance of the products. (e.g. creams) If they look and smell bad, it's time to throw them away.

II - Clean the toiletry bag

Now that you have sorted through your toiletry bag, it's time to clean the toiletry bag herself. How to clean the toiletry bag mainly depends on the material.

1. Cleaning a toiletry bag fabric or plastic

If it is a fabric, it is possible to wash it completely, inside and out. In most cases, the safest way is to wash your toiletry bag with a mild detergent such as dishwashing liquid.

If your toiletry bag is a little more durable, place it in a mesh bag (to protect the zippers or Velcro) and put it in your washing machine, on the delicate wash cycle.

If your toiletry bag is made of plastic or a similar material, such as the transparent kits, it is better to wipe it clean. To remove stubborn stains, use a cotton pad or a soft cloth soaked in hydrogen peroxide.

To ensure that your toiletry bag is completely disinfected, use an alcohol-based cleaning wipe or a spray disinfectant, and make sure that it is completely dry before putting your products on it.

We also advise you to dry it at open air to avoid the potentially damaging high heat of a dryer.

2. Cleaning a leather toiletry bag As it is a more delicate material, it goes without saying that washing it in the machine is not even an option.

As it is a more delicate material, it goes without saying that machine washing it is not even an option. 

First, buy a good leather soap. Add a few drops to hot water, then soak a clean, soft white cloth (avoid using colored cloths, as they can cause color transfer to your toiletry bag). 

Wring out excess moisture and wipe the exterior of your kit. For the interior, use a dry cloth to remove any product residue.

After you have wiped clean, buff your toiletry bag with another dry cloth The leather should start to feel more supple and shine.

Finally, finish cleaning your toiletry bag leather by applying a leather conditioner to help the case stay supple and stain resistant.

III - Store and organize your toiletry bag

Cleaning your toiletry bag, is good, but it is also important to ensure that the products you store there are clean and still good to use! 

1. Clean your beauty products

Sort all the bottles or containers and dry them well, paying particular attention to any deposits under the screw cap which could prevent it from closing properly.

You can also wash them under running water with cleaning products suitable for their material. Dry them thoroughly.

Finally, you can also wipe razors, nail clippers, combs, etc. dry. To do this, use a clean cloth and a safe universal cleaner.

2. Restocking your toiletry bag

Once your toiletry bag is dry (or your new toiletry bag has arrived!), and your products are clean, it's time to refill it. But first, take a look at the pile of products you emptied.

If a bottle is half empty, like a shampoo bottle, refill it. If you have hard plastic containers, consider replacing them now with soft, leak-proof silicone bottles so you can see the contents. Moreover, soft bottles will better adapt to the size and shape of the kit.

Sort first aid medications that need to be renewed, refilled or updated. Consider packing your essential medications separately, using a plastic pouch.

Look carefully at all instruments, like nail clippers or tweezers, to make sure they still work properly.

Finally, place everything in the kit, compartment by compartment, then close it and keep it ready for your next trip.

IV- Choose your toiletry bag

There you go, now you know how to wash your toiletry bag when you return from your trip and are now able to keep it clean, fresh and like new for your next destination.

With the holidays just around the corner and all those exciting travel dates getting closer, now is the perfect time to empty and wash your toiletry bag thanks to all these advice.

And if washing is no longer a solution to recover your worn-out pencil case, you can always change toiletry bag by discovering our superb collection. We are sure you will find the ideal case.