Getting all greasy while I'm using them? My recipe is a mixture of crisco and butter. seems all my decorating bags get all greasy on the outside while i'm piping.
Is this a normal thing that happens over time? I'm figuring that the fibers must break down over time. I wash them all by hand, sometimes i will put them in super hot water to break the grease up before washing with soapy water. sometimes i've used bleach if the color stains the bag. i've never run them through the dishwasher.
i'm seeing this in my older wilton bags, both the professional and featherweight. I haven't seen it happen in my Ateco bags yet, but they're not that old.
Is there one brand or type that is better than another? I don't want to have to use disposable all the time, as it gets expensive, but if I have to keep replacing the fabric ones, i guess it will all even out over time.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks,
Becky
Are they old? Mine started doing that after a while and if I left icing in them for any lenth of time.
Ok, so i'm not alone. Woodyfam, its not a greasy feeling, its actual grease! its all over my hands, and i have to wrap a paper towel around the bag while piping. i had one sitting on a paper towel today, and there was this big grease mark on the towel! so i guess i'm going to have to either replace them regularly, or start using disposables all the time. thank goodness for the 40% off coupons in the sunday paper.
Thank you, Marie! That is extremely helpful information. I'll be opening my shop next month, and the thought of always spending money on disposable bags frightened me.
I'll get the polyurethane next week and see if it makes a difference. thanks so much!
Any time they start getting a greasy build-up, soak them overnight in a 50-50 mixture of white vinegar and water. Then rub a good size glob of Dawn into each bag and then rinse in hot water. I don't ever use bleach on the bags. As long as they are clean the "stains" won't transfer to new icing.
Have you ever thought of putting your icing in ziploc bags and cutting a large enought hole in one end, then place that in your piping bag? This is what I always do. It makes clean up way easier and I can interchange the colors while using the same piping bag.
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-38404.html
click on this link it works like a charm and should take care of your problem.
See, this is a big reason that I love this site. All these tips are fantastic! Pretty soon, I may just feel like a real pro 
I am definitely going to try the plastic wrap thing. I hate cleaning bags so much.
Thank you all so much, your help is invaluable!
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