vacuum storage bags - they're great

[Mark]

Storage tip of the day:

there's these storage bags from Argos that you put clothes, duvets and such like in, zip it up, put your vacuum cleaner hose on it, suck out the air and it compresses everything. Now I can get three times as much sh*t stored under the bed.

Sorry, not a particularly interesting post but hopefully useful to someone

[SeanMacGabhann]

LOUNGED!!!

oh, wait....

I've not heard of them - but desperately need the storage space so will check it out

[dulwichmum]

Dear Mark,

Indeed they are good, but when you take your duvet or whatever out to use - the next time you try to re-use the bag - I promise you will get a puncture. I have spent a fortune on them in the past, and they are really only good for one use. I have bought them from Argos, and Peter Jones, and they are all the same. If you really need to never take the cushions or clothes out again they are great - but if that is the case you should be giving the items to a charity shop to recycle and really make space.

[Mark]

I've used two twice for winter clothes storage and duvet storage and so far it's been fine but I'll make doubly sure I'm careful next time. Thanks for the warning.

[Asset]

Ok if you haven't got cats. My little treasures stuck their claws in and poof, no vacuum.