21 Amazing Vacuum Sealer Uses That Will Surprise You

Have you ever looked at a vacuum sealer and wondered how many different uses of it are? Well, you’re not alone in that, there are a lot more of us spending days thinking about the same. Vacuum sealers are a great innovation and if you can put them to use extensively, then, believe me, they might turn out the best invention.

Why do we say that? Because we’ve found 21 different ways you can put your vacuum sealer to use and it’s amazing. These methods can be a life hack or even a useful way of integrating vacuum sealers and keeping your stuff safe.

Do you want to know what are these 21 amazing uses of vacuum sealers, then read along.

1. Keep your opened bag of potato chips fresh

• Have you ever opened a bag of potato chips only to find out you can’t finish them all in one go? Happens to a lot of people. But then potato chips would get soggy and lose the taste if you just pack them away simply. Just put your chips in a vacuum bag and put them inside the sealer for it to lock the flavor completely.

2. Keep your cereal fresh for longer

• Cereals are a crazy thing, they come in those carton boxes and once you open them, you can’t just store them that way without transferring them to a container. Just try using a vacuum sealer to seal your cereal bags and keep them crispy for longer.

3. Perfect for Marination

• We’ve always heard that marination makes the best dishes for meat and other stuff. But it takes a lot of time for the marinade to kick in and provide the taste. What’s the alternative then? Just put your meat and stuff in the vacuum bag with the marinade and then put it inside the sealer machine. Once sealed, your marinade will get to work within an hour saving you lots of time.

4. Store your herbs and spices

• Spices and herbs, especially dried ones tend to lose their taste and aroma if not kept properly. That makes it hard to store for long. But if you want to store your dried spices and herbs for a long time and not lose any of the flavor and aroma then just use vacuum sealing. Put all the spices and herbs in a vacuum bag and put it in the sealer to lock the freshness.

5. Keep liquids fresh

• Let’s say you’re a fan of wine, it tastes great, isn’t it? You open the bottle drink a glass and keep the bottle aside, some days later open up the bottle again, but the taste isn’t as good as the first glass. That’s down to oxidization. When oxygen mixes with wine or any other liquid like vinegar and even essential oils, then the taste will deteriorate. That’s where you can use a vacuum plastic bag and use a sealer to get the same flavor later on.

6. Make delicious drinks faster

• If you want to make drinks like cider or even macerations, then vacuum sealing can get your job done in half the time with delicious results. You can simply vacuum seal the jars of macerations making the air escape and the liquid come out good.

7. Extend the shelf life of avocado

• Avocados are great for health and come with lots of benefits. But then it’s also expensive and messy to work with. You often find them get spoiled soon. So to tackle this whenever you use avocado and cannot finish it all, just store the remaining part in a plastic bag and vacuum seal it. This will keep it fresh and increase its life.

8. Make store-like pickles at home

• Pickles are great to have along with your food. But oftentimes, homemade ones don’t taste the same as that of the store. That’s because the level and environment they infuse the pickles are different from home. But the store kind of flavor can be replicated at home if you use a vacuum sealing method. Put the pickle in a bag and then seal them in the vacuum sealer. Now store them in the refrigerator and then your pickle will be ready within a day.

9. Make infused mocktails at home

• Some of the mocktails on offer at the pub are masterful. That’s because they use infusions and some of these infusions are made overnight or made and stored. But can we do that at home too? Sure you can but you’ll need lots of time. That can be cut down with the use of vacuum sealing. Put the infusion-based mocktail or spirit in a mason jar and then vacuum seal it. Then when the infusion seeps in, enjoy your drink.

10. Get aromatic coffee every time

• Do you love freshly brewed coffee but find it difficult to roast them regularly? Then this might work for you. What you can do is roast a batch of coffee beans and then if you want to store them without disturbing the flavor vacuum seal it in a bag and store it in the refrigerator. This way the roasted flavor will remain even if you take it out after months.

11. A perfect piece for cookies and baked items

• Most of us have got cookies and other baked items as gifts sent from family members via mail and parcels. But then the cookie or the item just sort of crumbles or loses taste. That’s where vacuum sealing can work wonders. You can vacuum seal them before sending them out to make them crisp till the destination.

12. Alternative to paintbrush washing

• After you’re done with all the painting and more, cleaning the paintbrush is a tough ask. It takes lots of effort to get it clean. Instead of cleaning it, you can vacuum seal it by putting it in a vacuum bag and using the sealer. This way the paint won’t dry and your brush won’t go hard and remain able for next time’s usage.

13. Create custom ice gel packs

• Ice packs are great for your body but finding the perfect-sized ice pack is always hard. So why don’t you make one for yourself? Your perfect-sized custom gel pack. Just cut the size of the plastic or the bag to the desired length and then put water and rubbing alcohol in a 2:1 ratio. Then put it inside the freezer. The rubbing alcohol will keep the ice in a gel form.

14. Protect seeds for long

• If you are into gardening or plantation then you must be worried about the seeds and their preservation. Seeds may be needed for the next plantation lot but they don’t tend to last for long. This is where you can put the seeds in a bag and vacuum seal it. Then it will be safe and usable for years.

15. Waterproof your first aid kit for trips and camps

• If you’re planning to go out to the woods or camping, then a first aid kit is very essential to have. But often it can get wet due to rain or water. Simply use a vacuum bag and seal it before you leave the house. This way it will be waterproof.

16. Waterproof your phone and gadgets for trips

• Similar to that first aid, you can do the same for your phone and other gadgets too. If you’re going for a pool party or trip or even in rain outside. Just keep them in the bag and vacuum seal it. This will keep it safe.

17. Preserve your favorite scented candles

• If you love scented candles, then this one’s for you. Scented candles can be reused as we all know, but the scent won’t come the same when reused time and again. Simply put the candle in a bag and vacuum seal it for long-term scent retention for your next use.

18. Keep your silver jewelry from oxidizing

• Silver jewelry most of the time gets oxidized and loses its color. This can be resolved by vacuum-sealing them in a bag to keep them as it is and remove any chances of oxidizing before you use them next time.

19. Keep your documents safe

• Important documents need to be safely kept. But time and again water, and mold can cause significant damage to it. This is where you can keep them in a bag and vacuum seal it to keep them safely locked for the long term.

20. Store your blankets and comforters

• Blankets and comforts may not be of much usage during the summer months. And when you store them for a long time, molds or smells may develop on them. Just keep them in a bag and vacuum seal them for a fresh smell and mold-free state.

21. Packing your toiletries

• Whenever you travel around, do you often find the conditioner or any liquid cream leaked throughout the cloth? That’s quite messy. But using a vacuum bag can help it. Just put the liquid creams and other stuff in a bag and vacuum seal it. Then you’ll be good to go with no messy baggage.

What do you think of these 21 amazing ideas with a vacuum sealer? We hope this helps you out and you won’t have to rely on traditional methods again. Vacuum sealing can be a great hack at times after all.