How to fold bags compactly and correctly, life hacks and storage ideas
Cellophane bags are found in almost every home. These products are collected for different purposes: garbage storage, clothing storage, etc. But over time, the number of cellophane products becomes so large that this "package" begins to take up a lot of space in the house. There are several solutions to the question of how to fold parcels in the most compact way. Each proposed option will not take long.
Classification
There are several types of bags that can be found at home:
- packaging;
- tee-shirts;
- big;
- gift.
Gift bags are more difficult to fold compactly, since such products are made of dense material, which deteriorates during the described manipulations.
Usually large bags are used for storage. Packing bags and T-shirts are placed in these.
Filling
Packaging bags are small cellophane bags which are used to pack sandwiches, vegetables, fruits. These products are available without handles.
Tees
The most common version of packages sold or given away for free in stores.Products of this type are stored in the house in order to store garbage, or for later shopping.
Big
Large bags, compared to a t-shirt, are large in size. Therefore, these products are used for similar purposes. Also, old things are often stored in big bags.
Gift
This option is used for gift wrapping. Due to the peculiarities of the material from which these bags are made, they are stored in separate boxes, together with other things.
How to fold well for storage?
As noted, the processes described below are suitable for cellophane items. Using these methods, many bags can be stacked in a relatively small cabinet.
Before storing such wrappers, it is recommended to check the integrity of the cellophane and remove the crumbs from the inside. Throw away bags after fish and fatty foods.
Cellophane absorbs strong odors, so the cabinet will eventually start emitting an unpleasant odor.
Also, do not send wet products for storage. This will cause mold to build up in the closet, which can lead to allergic reactions or other illnesses.
Triangle
To fold the plastic bag neatly, you must:
- Line up the bag along its entire length on the table.
- Fold in half and repeat this procedure.
- Fold the bottom corner of the resulting strip.
- Repeat the same action with new corners until you end up with a triangle.
If the cellophane bag has handles, these must first be tucked in and rolled up as described above.
A tube
This method allows you to easily place cellophane products in the kitchen drawers. To roll a bag into a tube, you must:
- Lay the bag out on a flat surface.
- Fold in half.
- Rotate on two fingers.
- Wrap the handles around the resulting package.
The resulting bag takes up little space. This option is suitable for folding waterproof bags.
Envelope
To fold it into an envelope, you will first need to unfold the bag on a flat surface, then fold it in half horizontally and vertically (from the side of the handles and from the side, respectively). The end result is a small rectangle that needs to be placed in a storage container.
Paper bags are folded in the same way. In this case, the folding of the bag may be damaged. This option is suitable for storing gift bags.
DIY Bag Storage Item Ideas
Cellophane bags are usually placed in kitchen drawers or other bags. But there are other ways to store such products. For this, more original elements are used that improve the overall appearance of the kitchen.
plastic bottle
To make a container for storing cellophane bags, you need:
- Take a plastic bottle of sufficient volume (preferably 6-12 liters).
- Cut the bottom and top wide, stepping back 8-10 centimeters from the neck.
- Sand any sharp edges with sandpaper.
- Fix the bottle with a self-tapping screw or adhesive tape to the wall.
The neck is cut to make a hole through which the folded bags can be pulled out one at a time.
Box
To store cellophane, you can use cardboard boxes (under shoes or other items). If necessary, the walls can be decorated, thereby integrating the product into the interior. For smaller bags, use compact tissue boxes.
Bag
For storing bags in the kitchen, stores sell special bags made of dense material that are attached to the walls or cabinets. This option is convenient in that such products have holes through which the bags can be easily reached. This solution is most effective in cases where it is necessary to create a place to store roll packaging bags.
You can also make bags with your own hands. To do this, you need to take a thick fabric and sew along the edges in order to achieve the required capacity.
Doll
This is an original and quite popular option for storing bags around the house. You can sew the dolls yourself or buy them from the store. In such toys, bags are stored under a fluffy skirt, in a separate bag. The dolls are attached to a support or a wall.
If you do not have the time or skills to make such toys, you can sew a bag from a beautiful fabric that looks like a fluffy dress.
Package with packages
This option is most popular in homes. However, storing the bags in this way spoils the overall look of the kitchen. In addition, a separately hung and filled bag takes up a lot of space and often interferes with movement in the room. At the same time, this option makes it possible to empty the boxes in the kitchen and does not require time or financial costs (apart from the costs associated with the purchase of a large package).
Cardboard
Cardboard products leave room for imagination. To store cellophane bags, milk cartons and the like are used. If desired, you can make such a container yourself, gluing parts of the cardboard.The resulting products are placed on tables, in cabinets and other convenient places for storing packages.
Container
As in the case of the doll, this option is considered the most successful, since the plastic container improves the appearance of the kitchen and solves the problem of storing cellophane. Such products are distinguished by the presence of a dense body and a hinged lid. There are models with oblong holes on the sides, allowing direct access to the bags.
Plastic containers, depending on the modification, are stored in cupboards or hung directly on the kitchen set or attached to the walls.
Life tips and tricks
Cellophane bags accumulate in homes for years, often leading to problems finding a place to store such bags. To avoid this, you can follow a few guidelines:
- keep a small bag in a purse at all times;
- using old plastic bags as garbage bags;
- store the bags in large plastic containers, after having previously folded them according to the algorithms given previously.
A practical option for storage is the use of a rectangular towel rack. In this case, you will have to take a bag and roll it up. Then place the base of the second on the handles of the first and repeat the procedure. The resulting tube should be placed in a towel rack.
A sleeve from an old knitted product is used as a storage place. From below and above, the "necks" must first be pulled together with a rope. For storage of plastic bags, you can use other unnecessary items in the house. The bottom line is putting bags in and taking them out of these containers was easy.