I need to get my closets organized and was thinking about buying some space saver bags but first wanted to get others opinions before spending money on something that may not work. So my question is are they worth the money?
Thanks
Tina
you have to be careful... they get holes easily.Of the 5 I bought a couple years ago, only one is still vacuum sealed.
I haven't had much luck with them.
I prefer the idea from Riley J about the big Ziplock bags and sitting on them (much cheaper!).
I used to have so much stuff and would struggle with "where do I keep it all?!". I still struggle (I have three kids), but I've improved with the help of flylady.net. It's free and she helps reduce clutter so as to enjoy life more.
good luck
I like them for fluffy stuff (comforters/blankets/extra pillows) and for the clothes I buy for my kids' future use. It keeps the bugs and dust out of them.
But really I wouldn't use them for frequently used things. Just the stuff you plan on storing for months on end.
I wanted to put my seasonal clothes and linen away in these space bags. So I bought a bunch of sizes and found that it did not work. The pressure eventually released. I don't even bother with the bags anymore. I used the vacuum like the directions said. If I'm doing it wrong let me know.
They are great at first but the ones I bought stopped working after a while. I went into the closet and the bags were no longer being airtight and I couldn't get them to work again. I got them through a TV advertisment and others at Bed Bath and Beyond.
Yes and no. I've found (and I've bought MANY) that after a while they are no longer airtight and don't stay as tight and compact. They do stay closed, however.
As a Professional Organizer, I have heard complaints from clients that the bags do not stay sealed for long periods of time. It can be difficult to stack items in bags (you have to balance the weight very carefully).
Plastic bins (available at Target and Walmart) work well and are easy to pull out of a closet or off a shelf.
Yup. They do.
I learned how to "pack" in the USMC... where you roll all of your clothes, put them in ziplocks, and sit on them. Yay, high-tech! I still use this method when I'm traveling. Typically the space saved iis 2-3 times less than otw.
You can go lowtech yourself, by buying the giant ziplock bags that they sell in most grocery stores, and rolling the air out with your body. It won't be quite as effective, but close to it.
I love my space saver bags for my big items. Thus far, 3 months they have held the vacuum seal. I also stored my children's old blankets, special clothes and things from their childhood. It made moving very easy, especially all the bedding.
They are hard to stack though, so depending on what you are storing that could be the most difficult part.
~~D.
Yes. Buy the large or extra large size though. I think you typically get some of the smaller (they call them medium) sized in the box but they don't have the vacuum seal so those are kind of worthless. I store all of my kids clothes in them to pass onto the next child.
Mine work great, buy them at walmart, way cheaper
I love them for the extra blankets, pillows and sleeping bags that can overtake a cabinet. The only thing that they do not work well on is down filled items. You aren't supposed to decrease their size by more than 50% or they will become damaged.
Well worth the cost!
NO. maybe others have had luck, but after a few weeks air got back in and they become nothing more then expensive plastic bags. i wouldn't bother.
i have had limited success with them... a couple held their seal and worked for 'til i opened them (say a year's time), but the rest didn't and sprung leaks and didn't stay compressed even after opening, repacking, and trying to suck out the air again. one good thing i can say, when i called the company to express my concerns i was sent new bags with ZERO hassle and no cost. thought that was cool...
They do work to save space, but for long term storage, they do leave a very chemical/plastic smell on clothing. I had to wash everything 2-3 times to get the smell out. (I stored baby clothes for 1-2 years in them).
They really work but once in a great while can spring a leak.
Depends - if you have loft and airy items (pillows/down comforter) you want to store, then yes. If the items are already pretty flat (sheets), then you wont notice much space difference. BUT, they are still good for sorting and organizing.
