Buy vacuum bags: space-saving storage solutions for clothes

Anyone who owns a lot of clothes knows these problems: The closet is full and there is no more space for new clothes. You can't store things in the basement because of the humidity. Which wardrobe to take with you on holiday without your suitcase or backpack being full?

Why not vacuum the laundry? With vacuum bags for your clothes you not only save space, clothes moths cannot damage your things either. In this article you will learn everything you need to know about vacuuming, vacuum bags and what you should consider when using and purchasing.

Why are clothes vacuum packed?

Whether for travel or at home. There are many valid reasons to vacuum your clothes. And we will now briefly introduce them to you:

Protection against dust, odor and moisture

It's always the same, the closet isn't big enough for all the laundry. Depending on the season, you have to store clothes in the attic or in the basement, such as winter clothes or ski clothes. The textiles are often kept in old moving boxes or plastic crates and brought out again when the season is right.

Because the boxes are not tightly closed, dust can collect on clothing. If you store the wardrobe in the basement, it can get clammy due to the moisture, smell musty and, in the worst case, mold. Nobody wants to wear these things again.

With vacuum bags you can really seal your clothes. It is packed airtight so that dust and moisture don't stand a chance and you can put the clothes on straight away without the hassle of washing them or even having to dispose of them because of mold.

Protection against clothes moths or other vermin

In addition to moisture and dust, vacuum sealing protects clothing from annoying clothes moths and other vermin. You don't even notice the moth infestation at first, but once the hole in the clothes is visible, it's usually too late. Since the so-called clothes moth Feeding on animal hair and feathers, clothing made of silk, wool, fur and other fibers is particularly affected. However, synthetic materials can also be infested, since skin flakes and hair often still adhere to them.

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Whether at home or when travelling, vacuuming your clothes will save you a lot of space in your closet or suitcase. There are extra vacuum bags for duvets, which you can use to make them about ten times smaller and then store them in the bed box or in the closet to save space. Vacuum packing is ideal for winter sports enthusiasts, who can store their equipment in a vacuum after the winter season and retrieve the equipment without having to search for it for the next ski holiday. Everything is ordered and sorted, so you save a lot of nerves.

Vacuum bags are just as suitable for holidays, as you ask yourself what you want to take with you, especially on longer trips. The decision is often not easy and then the clothes are squeezed into the suitcase.

You should buy vacuum bags and vacuum the laundry, because you can reduce the volume by up to 80%. No part needs to be left at home.

For backpackers, vacuum sealing offers the great advantage that the clothes stay dry and you can identify them better. You can also store dirty laundry separately from the other wardrobe.

How do I vacuum clothes?

Vacuuming clothes isn't rocket science. The relevant laundry is stowed in specific vacuum bags, which are provided with a valve for a pump or vacuum cleaner, or which are compressed by being rolled up. Vacuuming reduces the size of the luggage considerably. There are also some advantages to using myHodo Vacuum Bag:

• Absolutely hygienic
• Sturdy and reusable
• Easy handling
• Versatile
• Clever space saving

What types of vacuum bags for clothes are there and how do they work?

As already mentioned, there are different types of vacuum bags, the main focus of which, in addition to the size, is the principle of vacuuming.

Vacuum bag to roll up

This type of vacuum bag is particularly suitable for travel. The air is pressed out through a special channel when the bag is rolled up. You don't need any other tools apart from your muscle strength.

Place the garment in the vacuum bag, seal and roll tightly. Due to the pressure, the excess air escapes outside through a zip opening. Then you roll up the bag again and can lay it flat in the suitcase.

Those are suitable Vacuum bag to roll up for trousers, t-shirts, socks, jackets, sweaters, underpants, towels and winter clothes. They are ideal for dirty laundry that can be stored separately from normal clothing.

Vacuum bag with valve

At home, vacuum bags for clothing and bed linen with a valve for sucking out the air with a vacuum cleaner or a hand pump come into question. With this technique you can save up to 75% space and it's really very simple:

You put the garment in the bag and close it with the attached zipper. Then you open the valve and place the vacuum cleaner tube vertically on it. After switching on the vacuum cleaner, the air is sucked out of the vacuum bag in a short time. The valves are designed so that any suction cup can be used.

Those are suitable Vacuum bag with valve for bedding, duvets, pillows, towels and large items of clothing in general. There are now vacuum bags with integrated clothes hooks that work the same way, but are particularly suitable for jackets of all kinds, shirts, sweatshirts, blouses, jackets, suits or coats.

Which garments shouldn't be vacuum sealed?

Vacuuming clothing has many advantages, but there are also textiles that are not necessarily suitable for storage in vacuum bags.

This includes

• Winter jackets and coats or duvets with down filling
• Winter jackets and coats or duvets with natural wool filling (sheep's wool, camel hair, cashmere),
• natural wool textiles as well
• Winter jackets and coats or pillows and duvets with fiber filling.

How many degrees can a vacuum bag withstand?

Vacuum bags are known in particular from the kitchen, where the shelf life of the food is often extended by vacuuming. The trend is also the so-called Vacuum Garen, in which meat, fish or vegetables are slowly cooked in vacuum bags at relatively low temperatures of less than 100 °C in a water bath. Therefore, vacuum bags are both heat-resistant up to 80 °C and suitable for freezing. Extreme temperature fluctuations should therefore not harm your vacuumed clothing.

Order vacuum bags online at myHodo

At myHodo you will find vacuum bags in different sizes and for every occasion. Choose roll-up vacuum bags for your holidays or order vacuum bags with valves for your clothes online. Compress your clothes, blankets, sheets and pillows up to 80% of their original size. Simply put your clothes in, plug in the vacuum cleaner and switch it on or roll it up tightly and your 100% tight vacuum is ready. Benefit from the packs with different sizes at myHodo.