anyone ever use the space saver bags?

egs_sweetness

Do they actually work? Wondering if that might solve some of my storage issues :-)

jacksjerseygirl

I have tried them two different times hoping for different outcome from first experience. In short - it is very hard to get a good seal and even if you do it slow leaks and the clips pop off and it eventually opens l

Mystery2B

I have some of the cheapy brand ones and they suck. But on another board people were suggesting them as a good way to store clothes in the garage, rather than tubs etc. I literally just bought some today but haven't used them yet. 

jennylove1084

Sadly they only last for a day or so.

TheBridesMom

 I have bought several, but only one worked.  It has worked so well that I am afraid to open it and add/subtract anything, in case it messes it up.lol

Sunshine Lollipops

I use them, I LOVE them! I've never had an issue with them not working, and I SHOVE tons of stuff in them. I fit like 2 king comforters in the "Large" I use them for things like clothes, sweatshirts, bedding. I combined 2 closets recently that were jammed packed and was able to get all the winter stuff put into 4 large space bags and now I have an empty closet and a half full closet! 

MisfitMe

I use them with success too, no issues. Perfect for off season kid clothes and linens

alehayes

We have some we used for moving, and they worked wonderfully.  It ended up taking up so much less space than the totes we normally use.  You can see the air being sucked out.  I haven't used them for any amount of time more than a few days, so I don't know how well they hold up over long periods of time.

SSM&JLM

Yes, but I used them more as a way to shove some stuff into a tub and then put the lid on before it expands, lol.

For example, DH wouldn't let me get rid of some old bedding, so I put it into a couple space bags, sucked out the air and put them into a tote in the garage.  This way they have an extra layer of protection against dust, etc.

I also like to use the travel ones.  They work well enough and I like that I can divide up items.  Also if my bag is checked, hopefully the TSA won't open the bags and just look in them since they're clear. 

SailorGray

I bought some at Goodwill. They worked GREAT!  I put blankets and comforters we weren't using in them and shoved them under my bed.  I did have a few that had holes, so they were worthless, but overall I was pleased.

lmdbww

I love them. The few that have had issues sealing and holding out air I easily had replaced through the company.

Mryan209

I've had great success with mine as well.  I used mine to store suits that aren't needed but we don't want to donate yet.  They've been sealed up for a year with no problems.

mrs.jacinthe

We just use garbage bags.  Same effect, much cheaper.  Actually, I'd say it's a better effect - they don't seem to leak as badly.  (We learned this trick as broke college students)

Get lawn/garden bags in the biggest size you can find.  Fill bag, leaving about 6-12 inches at the top.  Gather the top together.  Use the hose on your vacuum to suck out all the air - this part is astounding - and pull the excess bag up as you do so.  Pick up the flat bag and twist while pulling the hose out.  Sometimes this part takes two people or several tries.  Once you've got the hose out and the bag top twisted pretty good, tie the bag top in a knot.  Done.

Surfinbride

I had terrible luck with the brand space saver. I bought many. When I tried to zip the top of one, it ripped. It was not overstuffed. One of the vents popped off. I guessed that those were somehow defective and went on to fill the rest with linens. Loved how it made more space. However, somehow, most of them ended up with problems. For things that you don't use every day, but need to get out and put away (tablecloths, beach towels, guest bedding), it was not good. Eventually, they had problems with the zipper or seal.

I love, love, love ziplocs version of giant storage bags. They do not have the vent where you vac out the air. For linens, I just squeeze the air out before zipping it. The ziploc brand is much more durable. The zippers work great. The bags are a bit thicker, too. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AO9I4C/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B003UEMD1M&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=168ZG1BGDYGD8H0JA08X