On Oct 15, 10:50*am, "Declan's Dad" > wrote:
> I've been using it every day now since... gee... June. OK, that's
> wrong. The first one I bought I used for about a month until for some
> reason the suction no longer worked.
>
> So I've been using my 2nd one since July-ish, and on a daily basis.
>
> It work great for everything I use:
>
> - blocks of cheese
> - frozen veggies
> - bread (keep half in fridge in close-to-airtight back and other half
> in freezer)
> - quick breads (slice em up, seal em)
> - snacks (e.g. crackers)
> - fresh grated parmesan cheese
> - fresh meats (chicken, ground beef)
>
> The batteries last about a month. It takes 6 AA.
>
> And even if this breaks again, it's only $10.
>
> I re-use the bags except for those used on meats. I simply keep the
> unused bags for the freezer goods in the freezer and same with the
> fridge bags, unless open products like cheese has been in them (if not
> first wrapped before placing in bag) then I throw the bag out. Could
> probably wash the bag.
>
> So just wanted to pass this along. Much cheaper than the Food Saver,
> and though I never used one, suits my purposes just fine.
>
> The bags see really well and tight around the products and since I'm
> not storing frozen stuff for months, they serve me well.

I love mine, too. I haven't had any trouble at all. I have noticed
that the smaller bags seal more easily than the large ones ... just a
matter of volume, I think.

I see some other company is also making them - was it Glad? They're
on the supermarket shelf along with the Reynolds deal.

N.