{"id":394,"date":"2020-08-13T22:02:08","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T22:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-464676-1456582.cloudwaysapps.com\/?post_type=infopost&#038;p=394"},"modified":"2023-07-23T16:12:27","modified_gmt":"2023-07-23T16:12:27","slug":"vacuum-sealer-bags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/vacuum-sealer-bags\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lowdown on Vacuum Sealer Bags"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/vacuum-sealer-bags\/#What_Are_Vacuum_Sealer_Bags\" title=\"What Are Vacuum Sealer Bags?\">What Are Vacuum Sealer Bags?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/vacuum-sealer-bags\/#Food_Storage\" title=\"Food Storage\">Food Storage<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/vacuum-sealer-bags\/#They_Help_You_Save_Money_by_Buying_In_Bulk\" title=\"They Help You Save Money by Buying In Bulk\">They Help You Save Money by Buying In Bulk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/vacuum-sealer-bags\/#You_Should_Buy_Reusable_bags\" title=\"You Should Buy Reusable bags\">You Should Buy Reusable bags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/vacuum-sealer-bags\/#Try_To_Use_Use_Multiple_Bags\" title=\"Try To Use Use Multiple Bags\">Try To Use Use Multiple Bags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/vacuum-sealer-bags\/#The_Best_Bags_%E2%80%93_In_My_Opinion\" title=\"The Best Bags &#8211; In My Opinion\">The Best Bags &#8211; In My Opinion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/vacuum-sealer-bags\/#How_To_Save_Even_More_Money_%F0%9F%92%AD\" title=\"How To Save Even More Money \ud83d\udcad\">How To Save Even More Money \ud83d\udcad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>There are different types of\u00a0vacuum sealer bags\u00a0such as generic, machine-specific, etc. and you can even buy individual bags or a tube of plastic film which needs to be cut and sealed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I recommend getting the thickest, toughest plastic that your machine and budget will allow for most uses. The highest quality bags made from good plastic can also be used in the microwave or can even be boiled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some sealer bags can be reused and washed as well. So, with so many options and variations it pays to be educated before you buy &#8211; and that&#8217;s I have decided to bring you the lowdown on <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/the-reliable-and-versatile-seatao-vh5188-automatic-vacuum-sealer-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"vacuum sealer\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">vacuum sealer<\/a> bags in this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OK, let&#8217;s dive in and take a look at their advantages, disadvantages, and what factors to consider before you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Vacuum_Sealer_Bags\"><\/span>What Are Vacuum Sealer Bags?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>V<strong>acuum sealer bags<\/strong>\u00a0are available in different sizes and thicknesses (grades) of plastic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By placing food in <em>vacuum sealer bags<\/em>\u00a0(and then sealing them of course!) we can store food for a much longer period in the freezer while avoiding issues such as freezer burn and also keeping storage space to a minimum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it&#8217;s not just food, because most types of bags can also be used to store other things like clothes, towels, bed sheets, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, for example, by using sealer bags for your towels or other clothes, you can get extra space in your closet while keeping the dust and moisture free. Great if, for example, you decide to store away your winter clothes during the summer or if you are just one of those folks who hate to ever throw things out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it&#8217;s worth noting that this needs bigger sealer bags than you would use for food, and in most cases, you can&#8217;t use a vacuum <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/what-is-a-vacuum-food-sealer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"food sealer\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">food sealer<\/a> &#8211; instead, you tend to use an air pump of a vacuum cleaner to evacuate and seal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Storage\"><\/span>Food Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0vacuum sealer bags\u00a0which are used for storing food are generally smaller and thicker and should be made from BPA-free p[plastic so that they don&#8217;t leech potentially harmful chemicals into the food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are great for storing all kinds of food so, for example, if you work during the day you can cook your food at night and can keep it in a sealed bag in the refrigerator before taking that food for lunch the next day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sealing it keeps it as fresh as the time it was cooked &#8211; and you get to enjoy it a bit longer in bed, so it&#8217;s really a win-win! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people also make food in advance for social events or family gatherings. This can be a great time saver, especially if you are cooking for a large number of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/family-gathering-at-home-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Family gathering at home\" class=\"wp-image-489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/family-gathering-at-home-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/family-gathering-at-home-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/family-gathering-at-home-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/family-gathering-at-home-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/family-gathering-at-home.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_Help_You_Save_Money_by_Buying_In_Bulk\"><\/span>They Help You Save Money by Buying In Bulk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacuum sealer bags can be as expensive as $1 a bag if you buy premium pre-cut ones, or as cheap as 15 cents per bag if you buy rolls of uncut bags. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These come in lengths as long as 100 feet for $15. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With uncut rolls, you\u2019ll spend about the same as you would for standard commercial freezer bags if you bought them in bulk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Should_Buy_Reusable_bags\"><\/span>You Should Buy Reusable bags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The better-made sealer bags are reusable, and almost all kinds of vacuum sealer bags can be resealed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people leave an extra 3-4 inches at the end of bags they know they will want to open and re-seal several times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_To_Use_Use_Multiple_Bags\"><\/span>Try To Use Use Multiple Bags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bags come in 8-inch and 11-inch widths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some larger vacuum sealers are wide enough to accommodate two 8-inch bags at a time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your sealer has powerful enough suction for two bags at a time, it&#8217;s a great way to cut how long it will take to seal, say, <a href=\"https:\/\/vacuumsealercenter.com\/the-best-vacuum-sealers-for-hunters\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"436\">50 elk steaks in hal<\/a>f. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you get some practice first, and double-timing can lead to making twice as many mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Bags_%E2%80%93_In_My_Opinion\"><\/span>The Best Bags &#8211; In My Opinion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foodsaver 8-inch or 11-inch by 22-foot long continuous bag gets the best reviews of all sealer bags on Amazon.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These bags have a nylon outside covering and 5 layers of plastic on the inside to keep them from tearing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your skill and the model of vacuum sealer you bought you may also find that the generic sealer bags work just as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s the case, then you\u2019ll be able to save a few dollars by skipping the FoodSaver brand bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group popcorn-box-shadow has-popcorn-secondary-color-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Save_Even_More_Money_%F0%9F%92%AD\"><\/span>How To Save Even More Money \ud83d\udcad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you sign up for Amazon\u2019s prime shipping (at $79 a year) you\u2019ll get free 2nd-day shipping on these bags and anything else you order. While the upfront cost of $79 stings a bit, you\u2019ll then have access to thousands of products that can be at your door for free in usually about 48 hours. Not only does it save on shipping, but it can also seriously reduce how many errands you have to run, and how much you spend on gas running those errands.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are different types of\u00a0vacuum sealer bags\u00a0such as generic, machine-specific, etc. and you can even buy individual bags or a tube of plastic film which needs to be cut and sealed. However, I recommend getting the thickest, toughest plastic that your machine and budget will allow for most uses. 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