As long as the thread and color is strong you dont have to worry.
Can you wash a loofah in the washing machine. To eliminate any bacteria you can boil in water wash in the washing machine at a high temperature with towels for example or put damp loofah in microwave for 10-20 seconds. Place the sponge into the mixture. There is no need to spin dry it as well.
Look for a setting with HOT water like one you would use for bath towels or white clothes. You can also toss your loofah in the washing machine. Add ¾ cup of bleach for synthetic sponges or ¼ cup for natural sponges.
Can you wash loofah in the washing machine. After that drop a little amount of low concentration detergent into the machine and put the mat inside. Not only can you clean your pets bed in the washing machine but you should be doing it pretty frequently every one or two weeks according to Kathy Backus doctor of veterinary medicine at Holistic Veterinary Services via PetMD.
You can hang it back on the rod to air dry. When you are finished with the loofah take a look at it. Just before you run it through the washing machine you.
More from Rachael Ray. I would think it would catch on the clothing and even towels in a washing machine. I plug the bathroom sink and pop in a bit of bleach just a capful.
Dont dry it with heat as this can damage the plastic. However after doing this you will need to rinse it well and dry it with a towel in order to prevent rusting. Look for a setting with HOT water like one you would use for bath towels or white clothes.