How do you close these bags after use?
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The plastic top, which is circular, twists and locks shut, keeping the contents secure.
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there is no clasp or Ziploc. it stays open at the top. I typically twirl the bag (like a loaf of bread) and put inside a plastic grocery bag and dispose of.
1448662
ditto - if this version has the notches in them, you twist the bag, then hook the twisted part into the notch on the ring. It's airtight - I have the Xodus Medical Inc. version and use them also to put my air activated Hot Hands hand warmer packets in them and seal them off, so i can use them again.
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Volume wise, they are quite large so it is doubtful if you would even come close to filling them. You just twist them shut and can then turn it inside out and dispose of it. No mess at all.
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When finished you twist the bag and anchor the tight twist in one of the many notches on the rim of the top.
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Like previous answer, just twist top and lock, flush contents first if at home.
832706
No, just reseal the bag so they don't dry out. I have had some that were good after several months.
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I turn them inside out and knock out any particulate in the bags. Then I wash them with greywater-safe biodegradable laundry detergent. Works like a charm!
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I see no reason why you shouldn't be able to do that but it is not really necessary since they are dried out and not prone to mold, etc. I have had the same bag for over a year and they are totally fine and just as fresh as when I got them. I just close it up really well and then stick the sack into another bag and keep that closed up good also. That's all you need to do.
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I use the large pouch on the inside of the bag. There is a velcro strap to hold it closed.
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There were directions? Sorry, I just put the clothes, or blankets/towels in the bags and used a vacuum to seal them off. The smell wasn't 'musty', but smelled of the plastic chemical. They did wash out with only one washing in the washing machine, but inconvenient to have to wash perfectly clean clothes. And an FYI. I use these while traveling since I have a small car and need the space. I find if the bags are deflated and left in one place, they do better than if you have to move them around. Seems they do not do well with much moving around. Only the slightest micro tear will cause this to be null and void for why you bought it. There were directions? Sorry, I just put the clothes, or blankets/towels in the bags and used a vacuum to seal them off. The smell wasn't 'musty', but smelled of the plastic chemical. They did wash out with only one washing in the washing machine, but inconvenient to have to wash perfectly clean clothes. And an FYI. I use these while traveling since I have a small car and need the space. I find if the bags are deflated and left in one place, they do better than if you have to move them around. Seems they do not do well with much moving around. Only the slightest micro tear will cause this... » Read More There were directions? Sorry, I just put the clothes, or blankets/towels in the bags and used a vacuum to seal them off. The smell wasn't 'musty', but smelled of the plastic chemical. They did wash out with only one washing in the washing machine, but inconvenient to have to wash perfectly clean clothes. And an FYI. I use these while traveling since I have a small car and need the space. I find if the bags are deflated and left in one place, they do better than if you have to move them around. Seems they do not do well with much moving around. Only the slightest micro tear will cause this to be null and void for why you bought it. « Show Less
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Roll each bag separately. Fold one in half with the elastic straps at the end away from you. Start rolling the bag as tightly as possible toward the elastic end. While holding the roll, stretch each elastic band over the rolled bag. Repeat this process for the second bag. I have not found an efficient way to roll the bags together.
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The easiest way to get the air out is by the displacement method, in which you submerge the bags as far as possible in water while zipping them closed. The water pressure forces most of the air out.
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I wouldn't reuse them and I also didn't put them in my compost pile. When I put the food waste in my compost pile, then I just burn the used bag. I have found that regardless of what they say, they don't break down very readily. I don't buy more bags, I just use the plastic bags from.Walmart and the grocery stores. You can cut the handles of the bag then tie each of the ends together and tuck down into the sides of the bin. Other than that, I really like the bin. Hope that helps as, like you, I did n't want to keep BUYING the bags.
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There are several ways to seal them. You can buy a thermal sealer designed for the bags, or the most economical way is to use a metal level and an iron. YouTube is a really good resource for this. If you're sealing food don't forget to buy the oxygen absorbers it's amazing how well they work.
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The bags I have stay sealed. What I do is put stuff in the bag, seal it then turn it upside down and shake it. They haven't opened yet. Hope this helps.
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I take it you are taking the cover off to open it. Lay on ground and wasbtop side off. When dry fold in half 2-3 times, and geg as much air as you can out. Then start folding length wise getting air out. Should fit in a trash bag when done.
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these are vacuum sealer bags. you will cut them to the desired length and use a vacuum sealer to remove the air. no "zip"
334693
Just the very end when closing the garment bag. The tab your holding when closing has a little cover over it!!
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I just took the easy way out and cut the top of the bag off. Didn't want to struggle with the manufacturer's way of doing it. I was going to pour it into a plastic container anyway, so not concerned with keeping the bag intact.
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The ziploc bags are not air tight. They have a zipper around the top so should stay shut but also have a narrow mesh around the top and are not vacuum sealed.
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In my experience, the first time you try to open them they are tight because new. Then it gets easier. Pull hard from the handle where it connects to the body of the purse.