Your Summer Bag Cleaning Checklist
Your Summer Bag Cleaning Checklist
Towels, snacks, sunscreen, water bottles—summer bags carry it all. But between beach days, park hangs, and road trips, that bag can start to feel less like a tote and more like a traveling mess.
Don’t worry. We’ve all been there. Here’s a practical checklist to help you clean out and refresh the everyday summer gear that tends to fly under the radar. Because messes happen, and Puracy makes them easy to handle.
1. Towels and Swimwear
Use: Laundry Detergent
Towels and swimsuits can trap chlorine, salt, and sand after just a few uses. Toss them in the wash with a gentle but effective detergent that works hard without leaving behind residue.
Tip: Shake out towels before washing. Use cool water for swimwear and warm water for everything else. Air dry whenever possible to help fabrics last longer.
2. Reusable Bottles and Snack Containers
Use: Dish Soap
Bottles and containers often hide at the bottom of your bag, along with last week’s crumbs. Wash them thoroughly with a sudsy, plant-powered dish soap that rinses clean and cuts through oil and grime.
3. Toys and Accessories
Use: Surface Cleaner
Summer gear picks up a little of everything. Spray with a multi-surface cleaner and wipe down with a clean cloth for a quick refresh.
4. Snack Spills and Juice Stains
Use: Stain Remover
That strawberry juice? The melted chocolate bar? They never stay wrapped. Treat fabric stains fast with a stain remover that helps lift messes before they settle.
Tip: Keep a small cloth in your bag to blot stains on the go. When you get home, spray and let sit for at least 15 minutes before washing.
5. Sticky Hands
Use: Foaming Hand Soap
After playground visits or beach pit stops, hands need a refresh. A gentle foaming hand soap at the sink is perfect for washing off dirt, sweat, and snack residue.
Bonus Tips to Keep Your Bag Fresh
- Add a washable liner or pouch for dirty items
- Restock travel wipes or a mini surface spray
- Keep snacks sealed in reusable containers
- Do a quick bag audit once a week to rotate clean gear in and old gear out
A Cleaner Bag, A Smoother Summer
Summer adventures get messy. That’s part of the fun. With the right tools and a few easy habits, your bag (and everything in it) stays fresh, functional, and ready for what’s next.
