Al Kondo wrote:
I once saw a great suggestion from the "Haley's Hints" book on storing
clothes, blankets, pillows, etc. The book suggested putting the
items into a large black garbage bag and then vacuuming out the air
with the hose attachment of one's vacuum cleaner. It works like a
charm, except for one problem...... I can't get the vacuum to stay.
After one hour or so after vacuuming out the bag, the air seems to
seep in and the bag returns to its original size. I try to make sure
the top is securely closed by twisting the end and securing it with
rubber bands. I use new, heavy guage garbage bags so I can't imagine
that there are holes in them. What can be the problem? Help please.

Al Kondo

Put a coat in the bag and vacuum it. Put the vacuumed bag in a bucket of
water.

After the bag expands, remove the coat and put it on. If your neck is wet,
the bag has a leak in the top. If your ass is wet, it is leaking from the
bottom. If you're wet all over, get in the house - it's raining out!