My Space Saving Mission continues!

I’m on a mission to make sure everyone makes the best of use of all the space in their homes!! I recently mentioned how to get 3 times more storage space in your wardrobe! And now I’ve got a solution for the limited (but incredibly useful) space under the bed.

Ok, you can’t actually increase this space, but you can reduce the size of items you put under there… and that means making use of the brilliant concept of Vacuum Storage!

The Deluxe Underbed Vacuum Storage Chest, which is new to the vacuum storage range, will reduce volume by up to 75%!  Storage bags and boxes for under the bed are great, and will organise what goes under there making it easy to get out and being organised will actually gain you some extra space too.

However, for items that you don’t need to get to every day a vacuum chest is ideal. This one is high capacity with a compressible inner bag, and is very sturdy with rigid side panels.  Both airtight & waterproof it has the added benefit of providing protection against moths, bugs, dirt, mildew & odours.

The see-through window allows quick identification of contents and the strong handle makes it easy to pull out. A brilliant invention for neatly storing bulky items under the bed (not intended for storing feathered duvets or perishable goods).   Dimensions: 106 x 45 x 15 cms ( 41” x 17 ½” x 6” approx )

If you also want to make use of vacuum bags in your loft or cellar, the Vacuum Storage Jumper/blanket Volume Reducing Chest is available in large and jumbo size and reduces volume by up to 60%.

One large chest contains a vacuum bag with the capacity to store jumpers, pillows, blankets, duvets, sheets and/or t-shirts and then by inserting your vacuum cleaner's hose into the valve the air is removed from the bag, and just watch the volume of the bag reduce. One Large bag size: 43 x 40 x 26cm

Now you can store your last season's clothing in smaller spaces. The stackable chest will protect your cottons and woollens against dust, moisture, insects and moths and mildew.

Re-use the chests - open the seal and the stored items recover their original shape and size. You can add more chests in the stack - buy them as you go and add them.

The Jumbo size is 65 x 48 x 28cm. The storage bags will reduce to an uneven shape, depending upon what you put in them. Our chests are stackable, so that you can store multiple bags neatly. Think Small!

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Need a larger wardrobe? Make your stuff smaller!

If you can't make your wardrobe larger, then you can make your stuff smaller!

Introducing a wonderful way to store your jackets, shirts, coats, dresses etc. The Hanging Vacuum Organiser compresses your clothes safely inside a special bag, which has a seal and a valve into which you place your vacuum hose to extract the air from the bag. This protects your clothes from dust, dirt, moisture, moths and insects (the clothes should be clean before sealing the bag).

It can be wiped clean inside and out, and can be used for many years (although it is recommended that stored items are removed every 6 months for airing). When the bag is opened, air immediately circulates through the item and restores it to its former plumpness.

The size of the standard bag is 105 x 70cm approximately and it takes up to 5kg in weight of clothes. The Standard size is suitable for jackets, suits and tops whereas the Large bag is suitable for longer items such as dresses, coats and long jackets.

The bag creates up to three times more hanging space on crowded wardrobe rails and cupboards! That means up to 3 times more storage space!

What can’t you use them for? They are not suitable for leather, fur or silk material, and should not be used with feather and down filled items or perishable foods. They should be stored away from heat sources such as radiators and water tanks or airing cupboards.

When hanging the bag, it would be best to hang it not with a metal hooked hanger but with a plastic hanger (metal hooks may puncture the bag).

It’s so easy. Gather up your cleaned and dry items, max weight 5kg. Place them on plastic hooked hangers

Next, put the clothes in the bag, attach the hanger hooks onto the large hook which comes with the bag.

Use the special glider to seal the bag.

Now unscrew the hanger from the valve. Place the hose from the vacuum cleaner over the valve. Switch on the vacuum cleaner to extract the air from the bag. The bag will compress in seconds.

Replace the main hanger into the valve and now you can hang your clothes up in your wardrobe, or on a clothes rail.  For your convenience we now stock a sturdy chrome 3ft rail and 6ft rail.

Finished!

See my previous article about the brilliant and colourful new Shocking Pink Garment Rails, one of the many sturdy clothes rails available for hanging the bags on! Keep an eye out for future inspiration on how to get more storage in children’s rooms and your room too!

Your Christmas present storage problems solved!

It’s apparently bad luck to give shoes as a Christmas gift, but for people who have received shoes this Christmas their real concern may be the best way to store them (indeed you may actually be thinking what good luck it was to receive them!) There are a wide range of storage products available to you including shoe and boot boxes, shoe racks and hanging organisers.

Clear Shoe Storage Boxes are a great way to protect your shoes and provide the ability to see every pair instantly! You can also make a real feature in your bedroom with colourful shoe and boot boxes such as ‘I Love My Shoes’ range or with colours such as Pink, Black, White, Lilac, Red and Tangerine. Mixing these up in a stack looks great – so there’s no need to hide them away in cupboards! Storing new boots can be difficult especially if they are knee length – but you can solve this problem with Knee Boot Storage Boxes and Boot Supports.

However, if you’re really short of space you should consider a Hanging Shoe Organiser for either a wardrobe or over a door. Don’t forget to take care of your new shoes too with shoe fresheners and shoe trees – remember shoes maketh the man (or woman!)

If you’ve been able to get through the snow to make the most of the post Christmas sales recently you may need to consider the best way to take care of your new clothes purchases. For wardrobe storage Clothes Covers are ideal – not only providing protection from dust but also from the moths! You can choose from full length or shoulder protection. If you need to make space for these new items make sure you store your clothes in proper Moth Resistant Bags or again if you are particularly short of space in Vacuum Bags. If you have a new handbag but are someone who has a pile of bags heaped in the bottom of the wardrobe (that’s most of us!) you can protect and store them for easy access with Handbag Storage Boxes.



For more storage inspiration visit Caraselle Direct - an online shopping website full of great storage solutions and homecare products. Why not take advantage of their shoe and boot box promotion, with free Clear Self-Adhesive PVC Pockets and high quality Acid Free Tissue Paper on selected products.