Spent $200 on those reusable silicone bags and they started molding after 3 months

I kept seeing everyone rave about those silicone bags for meal prep and fridge storage so I caved and bought a 12 pack for $200 back in February. Figured they'd pay for themselves since I was burning through ziplocs like crazy. By month 3 they started getting this weird mildew smell even after I scrubbed them with boiling water. The gaskets are impossible to fully dry and now I've got black spots in the creases. Tried the vinegar soak trick and it helped a little but the smell came back in a week. Honestly I'm back to using my old Tupperware that actually seals properly and doesn't trap moisture. Has anyone found a way to actually keep these things from molding or am I just wasting my time?

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emmajackson4d ago

Question why people act like a little mold on some fancy bags is the end of the world. You spent $200 on glorified plastic pouches and are surprised they got gross? Ive had ziploc bags mold on me too if I didnt dry them out properly, its just how things work when you trap moisture. Honestly, just toss them and move on, you're not curing cancer here. Tupperware works fine and costs a fraction of that, so why overcomplicate your life over some bags?

joseph5293d ago

$200 for 12 bags comes out to like $16 each, which is almost the price of a good glass container that won't ever get moldy. I think people get too caught up in the "zero waste" hype and forget that some materials just aren't great for long term wet storage. The gasket design is the real problem - those rubber strips trap water no matter how careful you are, and once mold takes hold in silicone it's basically impossible to kill. Tupperware or glass with snap lids will outlast any of these bags by years, so honestly you're not missing out.