{"id":1114,"date":"2012-07-18T19:03:33","date_gmt":"2012-07-19T00:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/?p=1114"},"modified":"2012-07-18T20:41:05","modified_gmt":"2012-07-19T01:41:05","slug":"review-ziploc-brand-flexible-totes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/2012\/07\/review-ziploc-brand-flexible-totes\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Ziploc Brand Flexible Totes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>4 out of 5 stars<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1115\" style=\"width: 316px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Zioloc_flex_totes_xl.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1115\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115\" title=\"Ziploc_flex_totes_xl.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Zioloc_flex_totes_xl.jpg?resize=306%2C198\" alt=\"\" width=\"306\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Zioloc_flex_totes_xl.jpg?w=306 306w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Zioloc_flex_totes_xl.jpg?resize=300%2C194 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Zioloc_flex_totes_xl.jpg?resize=150%2C97 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1115\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ziploc Brand Flexible Totes<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Pros:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>flexible which makes them easy to stuff them places and fold up when not in use<\/li>\n<li>semi-transparent plastic makes it easier to see what\u2019s inside<\/li>\n<li>breathable, mesh strip under the zipper<\/li>\n<li>rectangular (I like the corners as less potential for wasted space)<\/li>\n<li>shape makes them easily stackable<\/li>\n<li>comes with built in handles<\/li>\n<li>sturdy (claim it can handle 40 pounds)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cons:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>only 2 sizes<\/li>\n<li>breathable areas mean that you want to be mindful of where you store these as bugs and dirt can get in through the mesh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Review:<\/h3>\n<p>OK, so let me confess that I have a bias toward storage containers with corners.\u00a0 Although round or even rounded corners can be nice for some things, I tend to feel like there is wasted space \u2013 either in the container itself or in its placement in the home.\u00a0 If I can avoid wasting space, I want to \u2013 and for once, there is a flexible plastic storage container with this corner idea in mind, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ziploc.com\/Products\/Pages\/FlexibleTotes.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Ziploc Flexible Totes<\/a>, yet another product I\u2019ve been able to use and review from my involvement with NAPO.<\/p>\n<p>Often with these \u201cnew\u201d tools for organizing, I can admire the designs and ideas, but struggle to think how and where I would use them for myself.\u00a0 I already have systems and tools in place that work for me.\u00a0 These flexible totes were one of these, though I also wanted to use them, I do like the idea.\u00a0 Last year as I was beginning work on one of our rooms, I realized I had at least one good use for them \u2013 some fabric I had laying around.\u00a0 Right away I opened up the flexible tote and moved the fabric in and now the tote is squished a little to fit under a shelf.\u00a0 It\u2019s been a great solution for me.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1122\" style=\"width: 624px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2378.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1122\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1122 \" title=\"IMG_2378\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2378.jpg?resize=614%2C461\" alt=\"Ziploc flexible tote holding fabric scraps\" width=\"614\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2378.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2378.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2378.jpg?resize=150%2C112 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2378.jpg?resize=400%2C300 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2378.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2378.jpg?w=1440 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ziploc flexible tote holding fabric scraps<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Since they are plastic, they are sold folded flat and they are easy to return to this compact size when they are not in use.\u00a0 They are easy to fill, as there is a zipper that goes around 3 of the sides, and the top can be simply folded back as you fill the tote.\u00a0 The plastic is sturdy; Ziploc says these are thicker and more durable than their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/2011\/03\/ziploc-big-bags\/\" target=\"_blank\">Big Bags<\/a> and each size can hold up to 40 pounds.\u00a0 They also have built in handles to allow for easy transportation.<\/p>\n<p>Just under the zipper is a strip of mesh that allows the plastic and it\u2019s contents to breathe.\u00a0 This can be good in order to stop moisture and mustiness from developing.\u00a0 On the other hand, it also means that dirt and bugs can get in through that same mesh area \u2013 therefore, just be mindful of where and how you use these flexible totes.<\/p>\n<p>I find it a bit surprising that there are only 2 sizes.\u00a0 Maybe I\u2019m a bit odd, but part of me wishes there was a smaller size of these.\u00a0 They talk about being able to be squeezed under the bed, though I see this as impractical \u2013 they are much deeper than any bed I have see and then you are wasting the storage space they provide to store them under a bed.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of the bed, I had been reusing the plastic zipper container that our comforter came in \u2013 that is, until it broke.\u00a0 Aha, Ziploc flexible totes! The XXL size comfortably fits our king size down comforter while the XL size has extra room after the duvet cover and winter sheet set.\u00a0 Depending on the weight of what you store in your flexible totes, I have found that I am comfortable grabbing only one handle on my XXL tote with the comforter in it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1127\" style=\"width: 624px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2382.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1127\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1127 \" title=\"IMG_2382\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2382.jpg?resize=614%2C461\" alt=\"Ziploc flexible totes holding all the winter bed linens\" width=\"614\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2382.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2382.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2382.jpg?resize=150%2C112 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2382.jpg?resize=400%2C300 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2382.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/IMG_2382.jpg?w=1440 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1127\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ziploc flexible totes holding all the winter bed linens<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One client I worked with used one of these totes for storing her sewing fabric and pillows (for a project), which made the material easily visible and accessible, while minimizing the pet fur.\u00a0 Overall I like these Ziploc flexible totes.\u00a0 Consider if these could meet any needs you have \u2013 remember I am not a fan of people getting organizing supplies until the specific need has been identified! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These sturdy rectangular storage containers are good at what they\u2019re designed for as long as you are mindful of one of their features.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[10,5,22,17],"class_list":["post-1114","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews","tag-behavior","tag-household","tag-productivity","tag-spaces"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7p82c-hY","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1114","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1114"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1114\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1132,"href":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1114\/revisions\/1132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1114"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1114"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1114"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}