Do they really work?

lyswunk

Does anyone use the space saver bags that you suck the air out of with a vacuum hose? Do they really keep the clothes protected if you're going to store them for a long time? I want to use them to store all of DD's clothes, and since I'm not sure when we'll have another little girl, I don't know how long I'll be storing them for. Also, what shape are they in once you take them out? Someone told me that long term storage ruins them, but her comment wasn't from personal experience, so I'm not sure what to believe. I bought some of these over the weekend to replace all the storage bins that we keep accumulating, but I haven't tried them yet. I would LOVE your feedback before I do!! Thanks!!

joseysbride

I've used them.  They worked for about 4 days, and then the air started leaking out of them.  Eventually, it was just a big bag with a lot of stuff in it.  I would never buy them again.

firefightersgal

joseysbride:

I've used them.  They worked for about 4 days, and then the air started leaking out of them.  Eventually, it was just a big bag with a lot of stuff in it.  I would never buy them again.

Ditto.

veloelle

A friend swears by them. She's used them for years w/ great luck.

lyswunk

veloelle:

A friend swears by them. She's used them for years w/ great luck.

 

Do you happen to know which brand she's had luck with??

Reagan's Mommy

It's mixed.  Several years ago, I bought them and the air leaked out as pp's have said.  However, I bought some about a year ago for R's clothes, and they work perfectly fine.

They stay sealed up and take up a lot less space than the bins.  The clothes are fine, wrinkled, but we haven't had any problems other than that.

cristiana

They work for me.

lyswunk

cristiana:

They work for me.

Great! What brand do you like?