Plastic Bag Holder |
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Sometimes
it seems we can never find a particular item when we need it. In the case
of bags, it seems to be the opposite. They just keep piling up, and stuffing
our drawers to capacity. This is the reason why a plastic bag holder is
so handy. They’re so so practical. Bags do tend to accumulate. A
plastic bag holder is the perfect solution. If you’re like me, you
have more plastic bags then you know what to do with. They keep accumulating,
until you find yourself with a big mess. The obvious solution we all first
think of is to keep all of our bags in another plastic grocery bag. But
this has disadvantages. First, it is not very pleasing to the eye. Second,
the main bag quickly becomes overstuffed. And third, these bags are meant
to hold groceries, not other bags. The result ends up looking like a big
awkward balloon. Then, when you try picking out a bag, three or four other
ones come out with it, and they end up on the floor. The best solution
is a plastic bag holder, especially designed to do the job. They come
in a variety of designs and materials, but all of them look better than
an overstuffed grocery bag, and they are all designed with ease of use
in mind, dispensing one bag at a time. Some of them look sleek, some of
them more decorative. Since I got one, I know I could never do without
one again. |
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Before you buy a plastic bag holder, you may want to read these tips: - Several models come with adhesive strips to attach the holder to the wall. These strips are not strong enough to hold the unit in place, and it is likely to fall. Opt for a screw-in installation. If you do not want to put holes in your cabinet doors or your wall, you should opt for an upright model that will sit on a shelf, or a model that hangs on a door. - Upright holders should be somewhat heavy. Pulling out a bag should not cause the holder to slide off a shelf. - If the bag holder will be visible in your kitchen, you may want to get a model and color that will fit well with your décor. - Roll up or fold up the bags before you stick them in, to prevent tangles. - If you plan on installing the holder underneath a counter, on a cupboard door, make sure reaching for bags will not require awkward or uncomfortable movements. - Make sure you get a holder that will hold enough bags. Canvas bags can be overstuffed more easily than solid ones. - Overstuffing a solid holder will make it harder to pull out bags later. - Under-stuffing can also cause problems. Plastic bag holders work best when they contain a minimum number of bags. With only one or two in there, it can be very difficult to reach for a bag. - An alternate placement for plastic bag holders that few people think of: on the ceiling of a broom closet. Depending on the model, this placement could save you space an function just as well. - Fabric holders can bulge up, making them oddly shaped and less attractive. - Avoid holders that have sharp corners or sides – you could easily scrape your fingers while using them. |
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