Plastic grocery bags are too versatile! [Cleaning] [Kitchen]

One for every household!

Plastic grocery bags refer to this kind of roll.

The small bags found on the table after checking out at the supermarket.

The idea is to introduce one of these into every household.

They are incredibly convenient. You can use them infinitely.

They will boost your quality of life.

Versatile!

Versatile.

That says it all.

When you shop at Costco.

For example, cookies. Portion them out into plastic grocery bags and put the leftovers in the freezer.

It's even safer if you use Ziploc bags as well.

For your everyday shopping.

Meat or fish you won't use right away.

Portion them out into plastic grocery bags and put them in the freezer.

Use them to sort and store small items.

For those who have pets.

Use them as waste bags during walks.

My cat is turning 11 soon.

He has a habit of throwing up when he goes too long without eating.

So, I keep plastic shopping bags in every room to be ready for sudden cat vomit.

As soon as I hear his pre-vomit cry of "Ohhh," "Ohhh," I immediately reach for a plastic bag.

Then, I hold the bag up to his mouth to catch the vomit without dirtying the room.

Infinite level!

They just never seem to run out.

The roll I have was bought before the pandemic, back in 2019 or earlier.

It's at the point where I can't even track the purchase history anymore.

Even using them vigorously every day, they last an infinite amount of time.

The size of the plastic shopping bag is 230×340mm.

The diameter of the cylinder is 140mm.

For reference, the roll of plastic shopping bags I'm currently using has shrunk from 140mm to 50mm in diameter.

It's almost time to replace it. But it still seems like it has plenty of use left.

As for points to note when introducing plastic shopping bags:

1. When you first introduce plastic shopping bags, they are huge and heavy.

In my case, I have a wooden bar passed through the core of the plastic shopping bag roll, suspended by wires on both ends above the kitchen sink. A casual DIY project.

When I first introduced them, the plastic shopping bag roll was sitting right there over the sink and was an eyesore.

But now, it's just the right size.

The more you use it, the more compact it gets. It even has a bit of a 'raising game' element to it.

2. There aren't many ready-made holders available. I made my own plastic shopping bag holder as described above.

However, regarding ready-made products, while there are plenty of holders for kitchen paper, there are surprisingly few that can accommodate plastic shopping bag rolls.

The plastic shopping bag roll weighs over 2kg.

The diameter of the core of my plastic shopping bag roll is just under 30mm.

With horizontal-type holders, the weight of over 2kg becomes a bottleneck.

This one has a core diameter of 6mm, which is fine. However, the load capacity is 2kg. It feels like it might slide right off. Also, I wonder if it will get caught on the diameter of the roll.

Even with a stand-type holder, make sure to check if the core diameter will fit.

Based on the above, this holder clearly states a core diameter of 25mm, so it seems like it could be used.

When looking for a holder, there are many checkpoints, such as the core diameter, load capacity, and whether the diameter of the plastic bag roll will fit.

Even if you can't find a suitable holder, you can hang the plastic bags by using a rod through the core and steel wire to suspend both ends, as mentioned above.

A simple DIY project might be the safest bet.

Summary

A roll of plastic bags in every home.

For portioning. For organizing. For trash bags.

With a little ingenuity, the uses are endless.

It's a large capacity roll, so you can use plenty.

This one is great value for money.
Some reviews mention that it is on the thin side.

The reliable New Fukuroll.
It's a bit pricey, but the reviews are good.

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