Do you squeeze the air out of RESEALABLE BAGS?

[AviatorTom]

When you save food in a resealable bag, do you squeeze the air out of it before sealing, or do you just seal it?

I just seal it

I squeeze the air out before sealing it

I just use the bag, I don't bother sealing it

I don't use resealable bags

Something else - please tell us

[SotiCoto]

I force the air out of just about any bag with food in, whether resealable or not. With bread bags in particular I get the air out then spin the bag around until the twisted part curls in on itself and the air can't get in.

[dreamstar72]

I try to get the air out, but sometimes the bag gets pissed at me for squeezing too tight so it squirts me with water/juice/etc.

[FreyaRed]

Air contain moisture and oxygen both are bed for food preservation. Less air in the bag means less oxygen and less moisture.

[purplepoppy]

Here's a tip. If you submerge the bag in water it'll force all the air out. Just seal before the water flows in.

[ArrowheadSW]

Hey that's a good idea!

[SolivagantRises]

@ArrowheadSW Unless there is a tiny hole in the bag. Lol.

[ArrowheadSW]

@SolivagantRises That is a good point... LOL

[dustybiker2]

Yes. I have often thought about investing in one of those vacuum food sealers, but haven't yet.

[Wiredone]

When we put stuff in the freezer we vacuum seal the package. It is a great machine. I highly recommend it

[dustybiker2]

Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻 😎

[petitedollbabee]

Squeeze the air out! What kind of psychopath doesn’t do that 🫣

[ArrowheadSW]

I squeeze out as much air as possible, but I don't go overboard with it.

[exitseven]

I squeeze the air out. It keeps the contents fresher and it takes up less space.

[BonzoInBitburg]

I bought a vacuum sealer a couple years ago. I could never go back to resealable bags

[MicroJ]

I usually squeeze the air out before sealing the bag. It keeps the food items fresher.

[Wiredone]

Yes I definitely get as much air out of the bag before sealing it

[strateguy632]

i squeeze out air

[Phoenix98]

I squeeze all the air out of it.

[Sameone]

I squeeze the air out before sealing it

[Nikki1989]

Yes, you must.

[LadyLa820]

I try to get the air out prior to sealing.

[Stacy0706]

I squeeze out so it last longer.

[Sharkstealth]

Most but not all.