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Vacuum Seal Ziplock Bags

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Date: 10/17/2004 Topics: Food Tips and Info > Storage | Old Categories > Food  
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I hate to give a hint to take the place of the vacuum sealer, but what I do is put whatever I want to save in a re-sealable plastic bag, seal all but about 1/2 inch, put in a straw, then suck out the air and quickly close the last half inch. Gives you a completely airless package.

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Post By Paxton W. (Guest Post) (11/16/2008)
I just seal the bag except for the last inch or so, put my mouth on the bag and suck out the air, then close, I suppose a straw would be more sanitary, but I'm the one eating the food, so who cares.

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Post By (Guest Post) (10/17/2004)
I too love ziplock bags! I use them for so many things besides putting food in them! They're great when you travel. Put toiletries that might leak in one. I sort and store so many things in them! The Ziplock brand also makes 2 1/4 gallon and 12 (Yes 12) gallon bags. Hefty has a 2 1/2 gallon. I usually find them in the camping department of stores like Wal Mart and Target. You can STUFF these big bags with clothing or fabric household items like sheets, tablecloths etc. Close the zipper except for an inch or two, place the full bag on a chair or bed and SIT on it to expel the air! While still sitting on it zip the bag closed! You will be amazed! You don't need those expensive vacuum storage kits. I discovered this by accident....trying to put a puffy childs coat in a too small box so I could mail it to a grandchild!

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