Jump to content

Recommended Posts

I've done this many years ago when moving overseas. Woolly jumpers etc store great this way. It's great for saving space with fluffy items, just don't leave delicates in storage too long (and/or don't store them too "tightly"). Something like an old style duvet with feather filling probably shouldn't be completely crushed for longterm storage b/c it's bad for the downy/feathers. It crushes the structure. After you've vacuum packed, put all the packs in an airtight (or tightly closed) container for longterm storage. This way, if any of the packs should develop a slow leak, it won't matter b/c they're all pressed in together.


Sorry I can't rem what brand I used. It was some years ago. All the ones I looked at were faily similar, used a standard Hoover-type vac to remove the air once the pack was sealed. They were meant to be reusable, but I think I only got a few uses out of each before they all had slow leaks (I probably over-packed them!).

Yes! I've found the ones from Lakeland (pack-mate) to be the best and now store all duvets and pillows in them, under our spare bed. I've got both jumbo and extra large and they easily take king-size winter duvets and loads of pillows. They're usually on offer when you buy 2.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Latest Discussions

    • This one is possible until 2.30am it says https://princeofpeckham.co.uk/private-hire/    
    • Set of keys found in Peckham Rye park this morning. Handed to the cafe by the playground.
    • You could try asking  ChatGPT? Give it the information you have posted here, and ask for suggestions in your preferred geographical areas (eg South and Central London, or whatever). It recently saved me hours when I was looking to see if there was a cheaper  energy tariff for my usage, and it  gave me other very useful relevant  information. I've also used it for several other things, and it has been eye openingly helpful. ETA: I know there are various issues around AI, so please if forum members are reading this and want to discuss them (I don't), don't do it on this thread!  
    • Yes it would be easier, and I give a lot to the hospice shops, but for various reasons there are certain things I prefer to give to Oxfam. However I might go through the books and see if some could be donated more locally. I think in any charity shop staffed by volunteers, the reception you get must depend on the member of staff. The Oxfam bookshop have always been very happy when I've taken shedloads of books there in the past. On the other hand, I've taken things to the hospice shop that were received very grumpily when they hadn't even looked in the bag or asked what they were. It felt like I was being a nuisance and causing them more work. I don't remember a previous thread on here  about the Oxfam shop and parking, but that's possibly because it wasn't relevant to me at the time.
Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...