WHILE many of us will use zip-lock bags to store food in our fridge and freezers, it turns out that there’s a very simple way that you can vacuum seal these bags in a matter of seconds, with barely any faff or effort involved.
While many of us will try and squeeze out the air from the bags before we zip them closed, one man has revealed his clever technique and it’s left people stunned.
People are only just realising the simple way you can vacuum pack zip-lock bags and their minds are blown[/caption]
A TikTok user tried the method by dipping his zip-lock bag in water[/caption]
Just moments later, the bag is vacuum-sealed[/caption]
Known on TikTok as ‘sidneyraz’, the social media user regularly shares videos showing off the tips and tricks that he has learnt.
In one of his recent videos, the man reveals how to vacuum seal zip-lock bags in a matter of seconds.
He said: “Here’s something I didn’t know until I was in my 30s.
“You can vacuum seal a Ziploc bag by dipping it in water”.
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The man demonstrates his new-found technique as he advises: “Blueberries in bag, seal bag until there’s just a little bit of room, dip in water, press down”.
As he shows off his simple trick, his face instantly lights up as the bag quickly vacuum seals.
Not only is this method extremely quick and effective, but it is completely free.
Doing this will ensure that you can fit double the amount of items in your fridge or freezer, so if you’re a foodie and are struggling for room, you’ll want to give this a go.
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The man was over the moon with his simple hack, as he exclaims: “Woah that worked really fast”.
The video has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly racked up a whopping 12.2million views.
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It has 1.4million likes, 5,461 comments and 54.3k shares.
TikTok users were left open-mouthed at the technique and were in disbelief that they had not seen it sooner.
One person said: “Omg this is FANTASTIC!!!”
Another added: “Whaaat?!”
A third commented: “I didn’t know that. I am in my 60’s”.
Someone else exclaimed: “WHATTT. Thank you!!”
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Meanwhile, another admitted: “I never knew either”.
One person questioned: “Gosh how did you get through your 20s without knowing that?!”