Ziplock bags are a must-have in every kitchen. They are the best way to store food, especially the ones with sauces, as they are spill-free. You can also use them for liquids, as they don’t take up much space. Aside from those, you can use these plastic bags to store meat for quicker and easier thawing. Learn how to do it here: The Best Way to Freeze and Store Meat
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If you love using these bags, check out these 10 amazing hacks using ziplock bags by Linda Home. I am sure you will find all of these useful. Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions.
10 Ziplock Bag Hacks
1 – Small Ziplock Bags
Use two ziplock bags if your things do not fit inside.
2 – Vacuum seal
Place your solid contents inside, then place them in a water bowl, making sure nothing goes inside. Remove all the air out and ziplock.
3 – Liquids
For liquids, seal the bag, but not all the way. Use the edge of a table to press the air out and seal.
4 – Turn into smaller sizes
Heat a knife and use it to cut your ziplock bags in your preferred sizes. Just make sure that you cut it with the seals.
5 and 6 – Shoes and wet umbrella
Always keep a big ziplock bag with you to keep your bag from getting dirty and wet.
7 – Filler
Fill up the ziplock bags with air and seal properly. Use it to fill the spaces in a box to keep your item from moving around.
8 – Straw
If you want to remove the air, use a straw. Simply place the straw inside the end of the bag, then seal it. Suck all the air out and ziploc.
9 – Ice pack or cold compress
Soak sponges in water and place them in ziplock bags. Seal properly, making sure there is no liquid coming out from the bags. Place in the freezer until solid. Use them to keep your drinks cool.
You can also use this as a cold compress.
10 Amazing Hacks Using Ziplock Bags
