nurselindsey

Got packers coming in less than two weeks and just wondered where the best place to buy those giant bags that deflate with the hoover so that I can pack our duvets etc

Lindsey

Wendy

You can usually get them from Argos

nurselindsey

Thanks Wendy - I've just realised that I should have written do not so on the where do I buy bit.

Another question - did anyone pack there belongings with silica gel sachets (they are in the container an awful long time!)

harveyhare

Another question - did anyone pack there belongings with silica gel sachets (they are in the container an awful long time!)[/QUOTE]

Did not use silica gel but have always put Tea Bags in the fridge, freezer and Washing machine, they absorb odours and moisture, if they get wet then its easily cleaned off.

Di

ANNE&JAY

Hi Lindsay,
I got a box of different sized bags ranging from small upto jumbo size from Costco. It cost under £20 and you get about 15 bags in all.
Anne.

Bix

Take a reasonable quality black refuse sack.
Place item inside.
Insert vacuum rod into bag and close and hold neck of sack around it.
Suck out air.
Withdraw rod and twist neck of bag.
Double over neck of bag.
Put a strong elastic band on it.
Hey presto - cheap vacuum bags.

irishbloo

As recommended by Shannon Lush.

Bix

Not heard of Shannon but this is where I got it a few years ago.

A book I bought from QVC.

wardy2

Bix you shock me a QVC fan and shopper wonders never cease

Kaye

Bix

I even Googled QVC today to check if they were in Aus

wardy2

and are they

sj oldfield

I would definately use the gel sachets, especially for photos. many of our framed photos got quite damp, and the pictures ended up distorted