Vacuum storage bags for bedding

dllive

Hi all,

Random question of the day: Has anyone any experience of vacuum storage bags?

I have a few duvets and pillows that arent currently needed. Its all sat in a massive heap in the corner of the bedroom in dustbin bags. (Not very attractive!)

So if a vacuum bag can reduce the amount of space this lot takes up then great. But are vacuum bags that good? Any that I shoudl avoid? Do they fit all vacuum cleaner nozzles?

Thanks

skid112

hi
I have used the space saver ones, got them from that big online store beginning with A. Lifetime guarantee and i have had any issues in four or so years

MovingForwards

I've got them!

Winter sees summer duvets packed away, summer sees winter duvets and coats packed away. Together with spare pillows etc.

They do work and do get quite flat.

eBay, IKEA etc all have them.

squiggles

I’ve never had much luck with both cheap and expensive bags, after a while they seem to expand and fill with air again.

I now just use the thick plastic rubble sacks, about 6-8 for £1 and scrunch the opening around the nozzle and suck until you see no more movement in the bag.
Spin/twist the top of the bag opening a few times to stop the air getting in and inflating your bag again.
Use a cable tie around your twisted top, I find this a better method than trying to tie a knot.
Either roll up or fold your neat flat package quickly, I find rolling easier and then use some strong tape, not masking tape as this tears easy, to keep your package from blowing back up with air.
Smaller items can be cable tied, large items can too but you will need to join a few cable ties together first.
If you have a few items you wish to store, like jumpers or holiday clothes or even baby stuff you don’t want to get rid of yet, you can do the same method with large freezer bags and then pack away, I use a large clip top box but a zipped sports/ travel bag, suitcase or backpack would be better.

PixelPound

If air is getting in you have not sealed the bag correctly. I bought some online and they do work, so long as care and patience are used.