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Vacuum storage bags

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CherryogDog · 27/03/2025 06:26

Does anyone have any recommendations for vacuum storage bags please?
I've got a king size 14 tog down filled duvet that I want to store.
I've had a look on Amazon, plenty there, but reviews are mixed.

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HappiestSleeping · 27/03/2025 06:29

We have had varying success with these, but you definitely get what you pay for. I have found the ones Robert Dyas do the last the longest, however I have also put them in a space where they don't get moved much too.

CherryogDog · 28/03/2025 18:25

Thanks @HappiestSleeping , I've bought some from the Range, hoping the "jumbo" is big enough for the duvet! Once in the bag it'll go in the cupboard and won't get moved about so hopefully it'll be OK.

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rwalker · 28/03/2025 18:30

Cheap/free option put your quilt in a bin bag suck air out with hoover keep tight hold then put it in a pillow case let go of bag and it will just expand back up to the size of pillow case

CherryogDog · 28/03/2025 18:33

Good tip @rwalker!

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rwalker · 28/03/2025 18:40

Only just noticed it’s a down duvet not sure I’d vacuum pack that think it ruins them

HappiestSleeping · 28/03/2025 19:12

rwalker · 28/03/2025 18:40

Only just noticed it’s a down duvet not sure I’d vacuum pack that think it ruins them

We haven't had any issues with ours. We vacuum the thick ones over the summer and they're OK. They may not be quite what they were, but certainly not ruined.

CherryogDog · 29/03/2025 09:27

I've just googled and it can break the quills, I may have to get one of the zipped storage bags and fold it best I can.

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