Everyone knows that plastic bags are a vital part of effective household storage. Even so, some people wonder why they should choose plastic bags (aka poly bags) over numerous other storage options.

Poly bags are best known perhaps for their economy of space. Multiple bags can be stored within a single drawer or cupboard, permitting for maximum storage potential. Plastic containers, even the compact ones, take up far more space.

Poly bags are available in many different sizes, and can store everything from lightweight paper clips to larger amounts of leftover food.

Plastic bags come in a variety of sizes, and can store everything from a small pile of lightweight paper clips to large amounts of leftover food.

Plastic bags are soft to the touch and easily handled. Many even come complete with embossed tops to facilitate handling, and come with convenient double-track closures to allow for easy opening and closing. They’re easy on some of the other senses as well; sealed plastic bags tend to block out smells, which is why they’re also popular as trash containers.

In addition, the vast majority of plastic bags are sealable. Unlike their paper counterparts, which gape open without the aid of a rubber band or paper clip, the vast majority of plastic bags are sealed and secured with ease. And, unlike certain other types of bags and sacks, many plastic bags can be resealed after first use.

The low cost of poly bags is another benefit that’s worthy of mention. You can purchase a large quantity of these bags at an economical price, and sometimes they can be reused. They’re also easily stored; one small box of quart-sized bags, for example, can hold 40 7-by-8 bags.

The savings you’ll enjoy from poly bags is important too. Anyone can purchase a big quantity of these bags for very little money, and depending upon their initial use, they may be able to be reused. A small box of poly bags can contain thousands of small bags.

Plastic bags also lend themselves to the appearance of a tidy, attractive home or home office. They’re small, sleek, unobtrusive, and can be stored in drawers and cabinets.

Poly bags become particularly valuable when you leave your homestead. When you fly on a major airline these days, you must store most carry on gels and liquids in quart-sized poly bags before boarding the plane.

Poly bags are made of flexible, filmy packaging material and come in many styles. Some can stand up by themselves on a shelf or in a cabinet; others come with handles, or holes that allow for easy hanging of the bag. In addition, some bags are designed to expand, thus permitting additional space for a larger quantity of content.

While many storage tools and containers are available in the modern world, polyethylene bags offer the ultimate blend of convenience, flexibility, economy and attractiveness.

Sometimes when faced with a variety of choices, it’s always good to stick with a tried and true classic; one that has it ‘all in the bag.