Abstract: A rack for holding inverted plastic storage bags includes at least one tine with head bar member for bag rest. Head bar members may include ribs to properly hold and allow for cleaning of the bags. Shielding walls may form a case around the tines and thus protect the bags mounted therein. Walls may include apertures to allow for some flow of direct cleaning solution to bags present in the case. Base member supports tines and may include apertures or convex shape to allow for proper flow of fluids. The invention also includes a method for sanitizing bags in a conventional dishwashing machine by shielding the bags from too much direct heat transfer.