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Vacuum packing is also used to reduce greatly the bulk of non-food items. For example, clothing and bedding can be stored in bags evacuated with a domestic vacuum cleaner or a dedicated vacuum sealer. This technique is sometimes used to compact household waste, for example where a charge is made for each full bag collected. Vacuum packing can be used to reduce bulk of inflatable items as well.Vacuum packaging products using plastic bags, canisters, bottles, or mason jars are available for home use.

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