Reseal a chip bag airtight in two seconds instead of clipping it
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- households that open a bag, eat a third of it, and want the rest to still be crisp next week
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- It will not seal paper or foil-lined bags, since those do not melt and fuse
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A pocket-sized handheld heat sealer that melts the plastic of a snack bag back together to form a genuine airtight seal, rather than pinching it shut like a chip clip. You slide the heated element along the folded top edge of the bag and the two layers fuse in a couple of seconds. It works on the plastic and mylar bags most snacks, cereal, coffee, and frozen goods ship in, but not on paper or foil-lined bags that will not melt. The unit is small enough to live in a kitchen drawer and many versions magnet to the side of a fridge. Best fit: households that open a bag, eat a third of it, and want the rest to still be crisp next week.
Pros
- Creates a real airtight seal rather than a pinch closure like a clip
- Seals in about two seconds with no preheat wait
- Small enough to live in a drawer or magnet to the fridge
- Works on the plastic and mylar bags most snacks ship in
Cons
- It will not seal paper or foil-lined bags, since those do not melt and fuse
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of bags will it seal?
Plastic and mylar bags, which covers most chip, cereal, coffee, and frozen food packaging. It will not seal paper bags or foil-lined bags, since those do not melt together.
How long does the seal take?
About two seconds per pass. There is no preheat wait, so you press and slide across the folded top edge of the bag.
Does it also cut the bag open?
Some versions of this style include a small blade for slicing the bag open again. Check the specific listing variant, since the cutter is not on every model.
Is it safe to leave in a drawer with kids around?
The heating element only activates while the button is pressed, so it does not stay hot in storage. It should still be kept out of reach of small children like any heating device.
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