Store clothes and fabrics safely and efficiently
July 19th, 2010 by ash
Vacuum storage bags are innovative storage devices that save an incredible amount of space.
Whether you are using them to store items at home, or for more effective packing when going on holiday, vacuum storage bags are absolutely indispensible.
With any large pieces of fabric (such as duvets, duvet covers, linen, bed sheets, towels etc.), it can be difficult to fold them down to their minimum possible size. You don’t actually realise just how much air is contained in them until you use a vacuum storage bag.
Vacuum bags are really simple to use. You fold up the cloth or fabric that you want to store, slide it into the vacuum bag, seal it off using the special seal, and then attach your regular home vacuum cleaner to the nozzle. When you turn the vacuum cleaner on, all air is sucked from the bag. You can squish things down by up to 75%, without any adverse affects to the contents.
What’s more, because the vacuum bags are airtight, they protect the contents from things like moisture, insects, odours, and dust. These can be the enemies of fresh linen or clothing, especially when left for long periods of time. And of course, perhaps the biggest bonus is the sheer amount of space you can save by removing any excess air.
Vacuum storage bags are ideal for storing seasonal clothing (keep that winter coat fresh until next year), bedding (have a spare bed set in case of guests that is always fresh and ready to use), and also for travelling. The smaller sized vacuum bags are also great for getting the most out of your suitcase: you’ll be able to fit much more using a few vacuum bags.
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