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FOODSAVER Quart Size Bags Opened Box of 44 For Vacuum Food Sealers | |
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Set of 4 Tilia Vacuum Foodsaver Bulk Storage Canister 2~31/2~6~8 Quart Container | |
10 Bids | US $56.63 | 1d 14h 34m |
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60 Pint Quart Gallon Vacuum Bags 4.5Mil Keep Food Saver | |
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105 Pint Quart Gallon Vacuum Bag 4.5Mil Keep Food Saver | |
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100 QUART BAGS for Foodsaver and other Vacuum Sealer Machines, Priority Shipping | |
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US $22.99 | 18d 15h 21m |
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150 Pint Quart Gallon Vacuum Bag 4.5Mil Keep Food Saver | |
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US $45.00 | 13d 21h 51m |
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US $72.99 | 19d 17h 45m |
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US $23.59 | 22d 14h 45m |
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US $28.00 | 28d 23h 52m |
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1 Bid | US $2.99 | 3d 16h 51m |
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US $25.00 | 28d 4h 22m |
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100 QUART BAGS for Foodsaver and other Vacuum Sealer machines Priority Shipping | |
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0 Bid | US $58.99 | 14h 56m |
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100 QUART BAGS for Foodsaver and other Vacuum Sealer Machines, Priority Shipping | |
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US $22.89 | 23d 9h 28m |
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300 Bag COMBO 100 PINT 100 QUART & 100 GALLON Foodsaver bags for Vacuum Sealers | |
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US $69.99 | 16d 14h 31m |
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US $42.99 | 5d 9h 29m |
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US $68.16 | 26d 12h |
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US $72.99 | 16d 14h 37m |
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US $134.84 | 26d 11h 31m |
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US $32.22 | 24d 17h 33m |
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100 QUART BAGS for Foodsaver and other Vacuum Sealer machines Priority Shipping | |
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US $23.49 | 18d 12h 48m |
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100 QUART BAGS for Foodsaver or other Vacuum Sealer Machines, Priority Shipping | |
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US $21.89 | 4d 18h 50m |
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(100)QUART BAGS for FOODSAVER vacuum sealer VACSTRIP | |
8 Bids | US $11.55 | 9h 33m |
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FOODSAVER Quart Size Bags Opened Box of 44 For Vacuum Food Sealers | |
2 Bids | US $10.49 | 1d 5h 27m |
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Set of 4 Tilia Vacuum Foodsaver Bulk Storage Canister 2~31/2~6~8 Quart Container | |
10 Bids | US $56.63 | 1d 14h 34m |
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60 Pint Quart Gallon Vacuum Bags 4.5Mil Keep Food Saver | |
0 Bid | US $30.00 | 1d 16h 48m |
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105 Pint Quart Gallon Vacuum Bag 4.5Mil Keep Food Saver | |
0 Bid | US $45.00 | 1d 16h 48m |
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100 QUART BAGS for Foodsaver and other Vacuum Sealer Machines, Priority Shipping | |
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US $22.89 | 23d 9h 28m |
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300 Bag COMBO 100 PINT 100 QUART & 100 GALLON Foodsaver bags for Vacuum Sealers | |
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US $69.99 | 16d 14h 31m |
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200 QUART BAGS for Foodsaver and other Vacuum Sealer machines Priority Shipping | |
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US $42.99 | 5d 9h 29m |
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300 Bag COMBO 200 QUART & 100 GALLON for Foodsaver and other Vacuum Sealers | |
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US $72.99 | 16d 14h 37m |
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(50) 8 Inch X 11 Inch Genuine Foodsaver Quart Vacuum Sealer Bags Brand New | |
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US $22.99 | 18d 15h 21m |
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1 1/2 Quart Foodsaver VACUUM SEALER Canister Smoke Tinted Round - Unused | |
1 Bid | US $3.99 | 3d 7h 29m |
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150 Pint Quart Gallon Vacuum Bag 4.5Mil Keep Food Saver | |
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US $45.00 | 13d 21h 51m |
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100 QUART BAGS for FOODSAVER - Vacuum Sealer Vac Bag | |
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US $19.99 | 24d 6h 18m |
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US $72.99 | 19d 17h 45m |
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HUGE 60 Bag MULTI Pack for FOODSAVER - Vacuum Sealer PINT QUART & GALLON COMBO | |
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US $18.99 | 6d 11h 9m |
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US $23.59 | 22d 14h 45m |
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200 Quart 4.5Mil Vacuum Sealer Bags Keep Food Saver | |
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100 Pint & Quart Vacuum Bag Roll 4.5Mil Keep Food Saver | |
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US $28.00 | 28d 23h 52m |
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Tilia Foodsaver Containers & Jar Sealer Container 3-1/2 Quart & 6 QT New L@@K NR | |
1 Bid | US $2.99 | 3d 16h 51m |
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SIX 1-quart FoodSaver Containers, for Meal Saver Vacuum Sealer | |
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US $25.00 | 28d 4h 22m |
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100 QUART BAG, for Foodsaver and other Vacuum Sealer Machines, Priority Shipping | |
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US $23.49 | 21d 15h 32m |
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US $43.95 | 9d 17h 17m |
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US $25.75 | 16d 9h 10m |
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US $48.99 | 29d 17h 6m |
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US $108.20 | 27d 18h 25m |
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100 QUART BAGS for Foodsaver and other Vacuum Sealer machines Priority Shipping | |
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US $23.49 | 18d 12h 48m |
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0 Bid | US $58.99 | 14h 56m |
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FOODSAVER Quart Size Bags **Qty 36!!! 2 pkgs of Fresh Saver Vacuum Zipper Bags | |
2 Bids | US $7.27 | 1d 7h 21m |
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100 QUART BAGS for Foodsaver and other Vacuum Sealer Machines, Priority Shipping | |
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US $22.89 | 23d 9h 28m |
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300 Bag COMBO 100 PINT 100 QUART & 100 GALLON Foodsaver bags for Vacuum Sealers | |
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US $69.99 | 16d 14h 31m |
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200 QUART BAGS for Foodsaver and other Vacuum Sealer machines Priority Shipping | |
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US $42.99 | 5d 9h 29m |
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COMBO "PINT QUART" (400) FOODSAVER vacuum sealer bags | |
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US $68.16 | 26d 12h |
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300 Bag COMBO 200 QUART & 100 GALLON for Foodsaver and other Vacuum Sealers | |
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US $72.99 | 16d 14h 37m |
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COMBO 600 QUART 50 GALLON FOODSAVER vacuum bag | |
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US $134.84 | 26d 11h 31m |
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US $32.22 | 24d 17h 33m |
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US $22.79 | 11d 7h 46m |
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US $19.99 | 24d 6h 18m |
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US $40.84 | 11d 9h 6m |
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US $58.18 | 25d 17h 54m |
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PINT QUART 8" x 50' & 11" x 50' Vacuum Sealer Bags for Foodsaver Giant Bulk Pack | |
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US $72.99 | 19d 17h 45m |
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HUGE 60 Bag MULTI Pack for FOODSAVER - Vacuum Sealer PINT QUART & GALLON COMBO | |
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US $18.99 | 6d 11h 9m |
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US $54.62 | 19d 11h 48m |
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100 QUART BAGS for Foodsaver and other Vacuum Sealer machines Priority Shipping | |
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US $23.49 | 18d 12h 48m |
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(100)QUART BAGS for FOODSAVER vacuum sealer VACSTRIP | |
8 Bids | US $11.55 | 9h 33m |
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FOODSAVER REPLACEMENT ROLLS BAGS 8 inx20 ft 11 inx16 ft & 36 quart size bags | |
0 Bid | US $58.99 | 14h 56m |
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FOODSAVER Quart Size Bags Opened Box of 44 For Vacuum Food Sealers | |
2 Bids | US $10.49 | 1d 5h 27m |
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FoodSaver Canisters - 1 1/2 quart & 3/4 quart | |
1 Bid | US $5.00 | 1d 14h 24m |
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Set of 4 Tilia Vacuum Foodsaver Bulk Storage Canister 2~31/2~6~8 Quart Container | |
10 Bids | US $56.63 | 1d 14h 34m |
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60 Pint Quart Gallon Vacuum Bags 4.5Mil Keep Food Saver | |
0 Bid | US $30.00 | 1d 16h 48m |
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105 Pint Quart Gallon Vacuum Bag 4.5Mil Keep Food Saver | |
0 Bid | US $45.00 | 1d 16h 48m |
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100 QUART BAGS for Foodsaver or other Vacuum Sealer Machines, Priority Shipping | |
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US $21.89 | 4d 18h 50m |
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FOODSAVER Quart Size Bags **Qty 36!!! 2 pkgs of Fresh Saver Vacuum Zipper Bags | |
2 Bids | US $7.27 | 1d 7h 21m |
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Jarden Consumer Solutions 8861 Food Saver Bags Quart 44Ct $37.56 Food saver bags are boilable microwavable washable and reusable. Plus they keep odors and moisture from getting in or out. Bags come in pint quart and gallon sizes and three different widths so you can customize the bag length. FOOD SAVER BAGS. QUART SIZE 48 BAGS |
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Koolatron P95 Travel Saver Food and Beverage Refrigeratioin Portable Cooler and Warmer, 45 Quart Capacity, 12V, $149 Koolatron P95 Travel Saver Food and Beverage Refrigeratioin Portable Cooler and Warmer, 45 Quart Capacity, 12V, |
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7 Quart Food Steamer $28.94 7 Quart Food Steamer B&D 7 Quart Food Steamer |
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Jarden Consumer Solutions 8862 Food Saver Bags Gallon 28Ct $37.56 Food saver bags are boilable microwavable washable and reusable. Plus they keep odors and moisture from getting in or out. Bags come in pint quart and gallon sizes and three different widths so you can customize the bag length. FOOD SAVER BAGS. GALLON SIZE 32 BAGS |
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Jarden Consumer Solutions 8864 Food Saver 8 in. Rolls 2Pk 20 ft.Long $37.56 Food saver bags are boilable microwavable washable and reusable. Plus they keep odors and moisture from getting in or out. Bags come in pint quart and gallon sizes and three different widths so you can customize the bag length.. FOOD SAVER ROLLS. 8 ROLLS 2PACK |
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Mellin's Food, a Life Saver for Babies $49.99 Mellin's Food, a Life Saver for Babies - Giclee Print |
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FoodSaver FSFSBF0326-000 Food Bag - 4 quart - 28/Pack $19.62 FoodSaver FSFSBF0326-000 Food Bag - 4 quart - 28/Pack |
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Jarden Consumer Solutions Jarden Consumer Solutions 20ct Qt Food Saver Bags FSFSBF0216-000 $9.95 20ct qt food saver bags Made of a unique 3-ply FDA-approved material Has an outer nylon layer for strength and a moisture and oxygen barrier to protect foods from freezer burn These heavy-duty bags can be microwaved, boiled, and frozen They are dishwasher safe and can be reused and resealed Quart, 20 count Brand #: Jarden Consumer Solutions FSFSBF0216-000 UPC: 053891101882 Keywords: food saver bags |
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Jarden Consumer Solutions Jarden Consumer Solutions Food Saver Vacuum Sealer FSFSSL2244-P00 $90.57 Food saver vacuum sealer FoodSaver vacuum sealer is a space-saving compact design with easy operation Features crush-free control which helps protect and store delicate foods Double-wide sealing strip for the strongest seal, easy-clean antibacterial drip tray, and accessory port Includes (1) 11? bag roll, 3 quart and 2 gallon bags, and accessory hose Size: 4.1? L. x 2.2? W. x 12? D Brand #: Jarden Consumer Solutions FSFSSL2244-P00 UPC: 053891103602 Keywords: vacuum seal food saver compact size automatic sealer smartsaver |
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Rectangular Fresh Saver Food Container(Pack of 48) $2.99 Rectangular Fresh Saver Food Container 2 Compartments 80 oz. Rectangular Fresh Saver Food Container 2 Compartments 80 oz 10.5x7x2.75" |
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Carlisle 4 Quart Round Chafer Food Pan. Each $41.81 Manufacturer: Carlisle Foodservice Products. Each. REPLACEMENT PA: FOR DW9530 - Customers also search for: Discount 4 Quart Round Chafer Food Pan, Buy 4 Quart Round Chafer Food Pan, Wholesale 4 Quart Round Chafer Food Pan, 609530F, Trays & Food Pans |
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PET FOOD BIN MEDIUM 30 QUART M $19.98 30 quart Rolling Pet Food Bin holds a 25lb. bag of dry pet food. Translucent polypropylene bin with casters, keeps food dry, convenient, away from pests. 11'' x 19'' x 24''*extra $5 shippingALSO AVAILABLE: |
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PET FOOD BIN LARGE 45 QUART E $24.98 45 quart Rolling Pet Food Bin holds a 40lb. bag of dry pet food. Translucent polypropylene bin with casters, keeps food dry, convenient, away from pests. 16-1/2'' x 19'' x 24''*extra $5 shippingALSO AVAILABLE: |
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PET FOOD BIN X-LARGE 60 QUART $24.99 60 quart Rolling Pet Food Bin holds a 55lb. bag of dry pet food. Translucent polypropylene bin with casters, keeps food dry, convenient, away from pests.*extra $5 shippingALSO AVAILABLE:30qt Rol |
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Rectangular Fresh Saver Food Container 80 oz(Pack of 48) $2.99 Rectangular Fresh Saver Food Container 80 oz 10.5x7x2.75" |
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Liquid Grow 7-9-5 Plant Food 1 quart: HY $18.67 DYNA-GRO GROW 7-9-5 QUART BOTTLE |
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Liquid Bloom 3-12-6 Plant Food 1 quart: HY $18.67 DYNA-GRO BLOOM 3-12-6 QUART BOTTLE |
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Jarden Consumer Solutions 8865 Food Save 11 in. Rolls 2Pk 18 ft.Long $37.56 Food saver bags are boilable microwavable washable and reusable. Plus they keep odors and moisture from getting in or out. Bags come in pint quart and gallon sizes and three different widths so you can customize the bag length.. FOOD SAVER ROLLS. 11 ROLLS 2PACK |
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Applica HS1050 BD 7 Quart Food Steamer $44.71 Steamers are a healthy convenient way to fix vegetables rice seafood and more. Fill with water wine juice or broth; place herbs or spices in the Flavor Scenter add food and set the timer. Your deliciously steamed food is ready when the bell rings. 2Tier baskets with a 3 quart and 4 quart capacity. 99 minute timer with signal and power bell. Quick Start. Nesting Basket. Drip tray to keep counter clean. |
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50 Ways To Conserve Water At Home
With many areas of the country in drought conditions, all of us could use a reminder list of ways to cut back on our water consumption around the house.
You can go three weeks without food, but only three days without W.A.T.E.R.:
Waste: "Tighten plumbing leaks and prevent other needless losses of water.
Application: Where do you use water that you shouldn't?
Teaching: It's good you're following these suggestions, but what about others? Pass these along.
Economy: Where do you need to use water that you could use less?
Reclamation: Where can you get extra water?
1. Fire Safety. Summer brings heat, dryness, and wildfires and winter sees increased house fires from additional heating sources. Since a fire would need hundreds or thousands of gallons of water to fight, any fire prevention steps are water saving steps.
2. Brick in the toilet. A brick in the toilet tank takes up space to replace water. If a brick uses half a quart of space, you save half a quart per flush. Hint: Since bricks can dissolve, paint it with basement water sealant.
3. Color coded conservation. You don't always have to flush your toilet every time. To borrow an old adage, "If it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it down."
4. Buy a low-flow toilet. Though an expensive option, it's easy to incorporate into your lifestyle, and some communities offer homeowners rebates for installing these water-savers.
5. Rain barrels. Rain barrels save rain water. While you can't immediately drink this water, you can use it in food gardens, for outside washing, and you can purify it for bathing. Also, buy storage barrels to keep in the garage, and use them to store water saved by methods listed in this article. Mark the barrel as to whether the water is drinkable.
6. AC condensation. If you have central heat and air, you have a drain line that carries away the condensation that collects from your air conditioner coils. If yours is not connected to sewage lines you can collect and use this water. DO NOT DRINK THIS WATER! It can be used to water your garden, outside washing, or watering the house plants. You can collect up to two quarts per day during humid weather.
7. Squeeze-handle shower head. You can buy shower setups that have the squeeze-lever-activated head on a hose. This will let you wet down, lather up, and then rinse off without leaving the shower running. If you don't like the squeeze-handle variety, you can find low-flow shower heads.
8. Faucet restrictors. Like the low-flow shower head, you can also find low-flow faucet restrictors.
9. Liquid soap. For hand washing, nothing saves water like liquid soap since it lathers more quickly than bar soap. Squirt a small dollop of liquid soap, give a quick burst from the faucet, lather, and turn the faucet back on briefly to rinse.
10. Spray bottles. Keep a small spray bottle of water by the sink. When washing your hands (with liquid soap), or wetting your toothbrush, all you need is a quick spritz from the bottle instead of using the faucet.
11. Plastic gloves. Plastic foodservice gloves come 100 to a box for just a couple of dollars. If there's anything you'd do that would make you wash your hands before, during, or afterwards (like painting, etc.), then wearing gloves will save a hand washing.
12. Paper plates. During a drought; water takes temporary precedence over other resources. Using paper plates saves dishwashing water. Paper towels will also help by cutting down on the number of cloth towels you have to wash.
13. Keep a jug by the sink. Keep an empty water jug by the sink to catch and save cold water coming from the tap while you're waiting for the hot water. If you collect a lot of water this way, put it in your storage barrels.
14. Consolidate heavy work. Do you do things at different times of day that make you sweaty? Consolidate these efforts. If you work out and also work in the yard, try to work out and then immediately do your yard work. Stay sweaty, take just one shower, and wear just one set of clothes.
15. Waterless car wash. Several companies produce "waterless carwash" products that let you spray them on and wipe them off leaving your car spotless without the use of water. (For one that benefits schools, see http://www.beatthedirt.com or call them at 601-503-8300.)
16. Disposable paint brushes. If you have to paint, try to use zero water. Wear your plastic gloves and use brushes you can just throw away.
17. No lawn watering. However, if you collected the rain water or AC condensation earlier, you might use a watering can to cure brown spots, or water shrubs or trees that might die.
18. Check faucet washers. However, know what you're doing before tackling the repairs yourself since a plumbing accident could spew more water than your faucet drip.
19. Full dish washer. Letting the dishes pile up in the sink is okay if you're waiting for a full load for the dishwasher.
20. Full clothes washer. Full loads of laundry are best as they're more water-efficient. And if you have just one or two items to wash? Hand wash them in the sink.
21. Hand wash over dishes. If you're letting dishes pile up and some need some presoaking, use the kitchen sink for hand washing. Let the soapy water accumulate and pull double duty by pre-cleaning your dishware.
22. Dig a well. If you live in an area where you can have a well, please dig one. Though pricey, it will give you an alternate source of water and will help conserve city water.
23. Dixie cups. These tiny cups can let you see how much (or little) water you need for things like rinsing after brushing your teeth. And since they're disposable, you don't have to wash.
24. Pass this list to a friend. It's good that you're reading this list. Passing it along to others helps them conserve too. With conservation, it really is "the more the merrier."
25. No new aquariums. If the kids come home wanting anything more than a fishbowl for a new aquatic pet, do what you can to talk them out of it. Unless of course, you fill it and maintain it with rainwater.
26. Nuke your water. For some hot water needs it's thriftier to fill a cup with cold water and zap it in the microwave, rather than let the water run until the hot water shows.
27. Shave from a cup. One use for your cup of hot water is shaving. Rather than let the water run during a shave, just rinse your razor in the cup. Better yet, if possible, use an electric razor.
28. Skip a shower. If you're not dirty and you're not going to do anything but hang around the house, especially if by yourself, why take a shower?
29. Let the kids skip a bath. If you want to be a hero to your children, provided they're really not dirty and don't need it, let them skip every other day's bath or shower.
30. Baking soda for Fido. Your dog's baths can be a little farther apart too, if you give them a dry rubdown with baking soda. Rub it in their fur and then brush it out thoroughly. They'll smell lots better, and be happy they skipped a soaking.
31. Nuke a washcloth. Wet a washcloth with a quick blast from the faucet, add liquid soap, and zap it in the microwave for a few seconds. You could wash your face and hands, and probably take half a bath. Wet another washcloth and microwave it a few seconds for a quick rinse cloth.
32. Paper towel dry-off. After your sponge bath with your microwaved washcloths, dry off with paper towels.
33. Kiddie pools. If you're lacking rain barrels and want to catch a few drops, get some rigid plastic "kiddie pools." They're inexpensive and will hold gallons of rain runoff from your gutter downspouts.
34. Solar showers. Have a private back yard? Like being outdoors? You can get "solar showers" at almost any camping supply store. Use your collected rain water for that occasional warm-weather outdoor shower.
35. No swimming pool. You save lots of water by not filling your pool. But how could you use existing pool water? The chlorine will evaporate in a few weeks if not maintained, but not enough to drink the water. Use the water for outdoor washing, outdoor showers, flushing your toilet, or as a firefighting water reservoir if your home is in a wildfire area. (See http://www.disasterprep101.com/wildfire.htm )
36. Check your meter. Check for leaks at your water meter. If yours is leaking, notify your local water authority.
37. Check for a leaky toilet. Put a few drops of food coloring into your toilet tank's water. If you see the colored water in the bowl after a few minutes you have a leak and might need a new tank valve.
38. Tie up a tarp. If you're really serious about collecting rain water, tie a few tarps in place to where they drain into your kiddie pool or other collection point.
39. Frozen water bottles. Keep plastic bottles of water (about 4/5 full) in your freezer. When using your cooler, use a few frozen bottles of water to keep food cold.
40. Water at restaurants. If you don't plan to drink it, don't let the waiter leave you a glass of water at the table.
41. Dishes: wipe vs. rinse. If the dishes are too dirty to stick straight in the dishwasher, wipe them off with newspaper rather than rinsing them. You save water and get double-duty from your newspaper.
42. Let Fido lick the bowl. If you have a dog, let Fido clean your dishes before they're put in the dishwasher. (Don't give Fido too much, or anything bad for a dog.)
43. Aluminum foil. When cooking at home, line your pots and pans with aluminum foil. When you're done cooking, remove the foil to make cleanup easier.
44. Buying your water. If you buy your drinking water, go for the gallons of distilled water rather than the smaller bottles of mineral water. The distilled is a better value and is actually more pure than the "designer waters."
45. Bug sprayers. Your lawn and garden store will have 2-gallon pump-up sprayers. These will help you use your collected rain water or pool water for washing (and even fighting small fires).
46. "Go Jo." Go Jo is a waterless hand soap that mechanics use. It's rather effective on dirty hands and can be used without water. Similarly, use the little bottles of clear hand sanitizer.
47. In-line water heater. In-line water heaters can be installed closer to the faucets or tubs they're to heat, and use less energy. If you get one don't do away with your old water heater (even if you cut off the gas or electric to it) since it's a great backup reservoir in water shortage scenarios.
48. No mopping. Most households now have a "Swiffer" or comparable cleaning aid intended to replace old-fashioned mops. If you haven't made the switch, doing so will save a few gallons of water per year.
49. Skip a laundry load. Once in a while, some clothing really doesn't need to be washed. In mild weather, outer shirts that were only worn briefly might need just a "fluff in the dryer" or another ironing to be perfectly ready to wear. Bachelors have known this secret for years.
50. General safety. We started this article with fire safety and we'll close with general safety. Each time you prevent a trip to the hospital, you prevent the extra water that would be used during your visit.
Water is like money. Learn to save it well and spend it wisely.
About the Author
Paul Purcell is an Atlanta-based security analyst and preparedness consultant with over 20 years risk management experience. He's also the author of "Disaster Prep 101" at
http://www.disasterprep101.com
, and a partner / advisor with 1-800-PREPARE. © 2007 Paul Purcell.
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