Vacuum Clothing Storage Bags from Argos

[Guest]

I wondered if anybody had tried these on their boat? Seem a good idea where storage is at a premium.

Would an average cylinder vacuum cleaner do the jb, or do they need the Hoover from hell?

Many thanks.

 

Sorry forgot the link

 

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4594141.htm

Edited September 24, 2016 by Guest

[Drayke]

Yes.

We have been using these for a few years now, well ones like this. The only problems with them is that it is quite easy to put a hole in them.

[bigray]

I bought something similar from Home Bargains a couple of years ago. Worked a treat! Only came as a two pack but may be slightly cheaper than Argos.

[lampini]

We have two big fluffy dressing gowns with hoods which are our winter "indulgence" - put 'em in one of these bags and they're pretty big - the Dyson Animal, together with the OH's cobbled together "hose" (kitchen towel roll + gaffer tape "a La Appollo 13"!) reduced them to a small (and pretty solid!) parcel... Unpacked this week from under the bed in the boat and no damp smell at all.. highly recommended. Will be getting some more of them next week

[BlueStringPudding]

I use the Wilkinson ones for bedding and towels. I don't have a suitable hoover so I just roll them up to squeeze the air out. Keeps everything dry, free from ash and dust (I store them under the sofa which is next to the stove), and I can fit more in to a small storage space. Handy.

[Dyertribe]

Dunelm had lemon scented ones I noticed today.

Also I read a tip that suggested placing a tumble dryer sheet in the bag when storing items as it leaves a nice smell.

[tagulablue]

mm..don't ask me about the small ones that you roll up or sit on..had an accident with one today whilst sat on it.. the wrong end popped and i am still wizzing round the room.. the bigs ones are great though x

[Bettie Boo]

We use them for our winter clothing in the summer and visa versa in the winter - able to store 3 large ones in the piece of the corner sofa that lifts up for storage.

 

Been great for us

[bastion]

Tried many different brands, Argos, wilco etc and the only ones that did not leak have been Lakeland more expensive but well worth it

[Alan de Enfield]

Bought 4 packs from Poundland (surprisingly £1 per pack of two).

One leaked and wouldn't stay 'flat' all the others are perfect.

 

Can be 'sucked out' (until they go rigid) with our little 800w 'boat hoover' - nothing special needed.

[haggis]

Having tried various makes of vacuum bags which all seemed to fail after a couple of uses, we asked on here and Nicknorman recommended the Lakeland ones. OK they were more expensive but they are fantastic.The poly bag sits in a sort of canvas thing and after you have taken the air out you put a couple of straps over the bag and then zip the canvas shut. Even if the seal fails, the bag can't "grow". We use them for taking things up and down to the boat so they are well used. The canvas bag has a carrying handle.

A normal vacuum is fine for emptying them.

 

Thanks, Nick for the tip!

 

haggis

[WotEver]

We bought some from Dunelm. Good and strong and highly effective.

[Just Heaven]

We use ones from Ikea. Very useful for storing bedding. We put our summer duvet in there for the winter and vice versa, also spare bedding for guests.

We wouldn't have room to store them if they were'nt reduced in size.

 

Steve

[pearley]

Bought 4 packs from Poundland (surprisingly £1 per pack of two).

One leaked and wouldn't stay 'flat' all the others are perfect.

 

Can be 'sucked out' (until they go rigid) with our little 800w 'boat hoover' - nothing special needed.

We use Poundland ones too. Why pay more? Theoretically all Lakeland products have a lifetime warranty. Has any one taken faulty vacuum storage bags back to them?

[Guest]

Superb folks, thanks you and great advice as usual. Will be investing in some for when we move aboard