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bitebedbugsback
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Tue Nov 3 2009 13:34:09
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So I have some boxes of old papers, books and items that I want to keep. My plan is to wrap the boxes in Saran Wrap, put them in XL Ziploc bags, then put them in airtight containers and not opening them for over a year or until/if I get a Packtite. Can anyone recommend a good airtight container, preferably that I can buy locally instead of online?
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Do you have Container Store in your neighborhood? I got mine from that store.
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If done correctly the saran wrap will suffice, the zip loc bags would be double protection and the cost of airtight containers probably a bit too much.
I would stick with the first two steps and save denting your pocket on the third.
I actually use smooth sided stackable boxes for the off site decontamination and dont feel the need to go airtight, a wrap around the top with saran wrap will suffice.
David Cain
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Tue Nov 3 2009 14:07:18
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Ditto David. I like the 5 gallon paint buckets that the home stores sell. Other option. Ziploc the items in smaller bags, bundle them for convenince and to protect from tears in the $4 (non air tight) 18-gallon totes that home depot sells.
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bitebedbugsback
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Tue Nov 3 2009 14:10:59
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Thanks guys! I didn't know what I was going to do with the boxes of stuff I really didn't want to throw out, but now I have a solution.
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Once sealed and therefore isolated you can decon at leisure. I am hoping that we are now entering the phase of treatment and understanding evolution where the days of PCO's sucking air in and saying well it will all have to go are coming to an end.
It's just not needed nor economically sustainable.
David
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I believe someone posted about these somewhat airtight containers that Iris makes. I ran into them at a local bin store, and was intruigued but passed. The material that makes it airtight is foam, and there seemed to be too many holes or areas a very determined bug could get through. But I also understand Iris makes a bigger, more durable and more airtight container found on their website. It may be worth it for day to day stuff such as clothes and shoes. I certainly would have wanted one during my battle. Even $50 for one large bin that held all the clothes I used at the time (which wasn't much but wasn't so little either) would have saved me SO MUCH on ziplocs that fell apart on me, and degraded over time. Not to mention it would be much easier to use and shut. How many times would I come home to a ziploc not fully closed for whatever reason, like not having time to do the ol' "bag hug" to make sure it was closed?
Another option for smaller items are Lock & Locks. My boyfriend uses them for all his tupperware needs, and so I nabbed a couple bigger ones (maybe 3 litres large?) to store cosmetics, medication, small items of clothing, etc., in. And it's great storage now still.
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If the container's not air-tight, can't you tape it closed?
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