Comments on: Questions for our readers http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:42:10 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sarah http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-20685 Sarah Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:50:20 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-20685 The Tesco stores (called Home Plus) in South Korea, as well as the HomeEver and Emarts all have Ziploc bags of various sizes. The Tesco stores (called Home Plus) in South Korea, as well as the HomeEver and Emarts all have Ziploc bags of various sizes.

]]> By: luxcat5 http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-20677 luxcat5 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:58:52 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-20677 my mother lives in ireland and used to have me bring her (or ship her at great cost) Ziploc bags... until one Christmas at home I found them at the local SuperValu. Since then I've also heard of sightings at Tesco. my mother lives in ireland and used to have me bring her (or ship her at great cost) Ziploc bags… until one Christmas at home I found them at the local SuperValu. Since then I’ve also heard of sightings at Tesco.

]]> By: Marilyn http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-4117 Marilyn Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:53:32 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-4117 I am a Canadian who is moving to the UK in a couple of weeks. I can't live without my Ziploc storage bags, I use them for absolutely everything. I decided to put into Google, where can I buy Ziploc bags in the UK and came up with a couple of forums about them, this being one of the forums. Having lived in the UK for 6 months in the last 12 months I have tried every bag imaginable and not one of them comes anywhere near to the quality of the Ziploc brand of bags. If you have ever used genuine Ziplocs, then you will know what I mean. All of the zipper, resealable bags in the UK are pretty thin and useless compared to the Ziploc brand. I decided to call SC Johnson here in Canada, the Company that makes the Ziploc brand of bags and they advised me to call S.C. Johnson in the UK, which I just did. After speaking with a customer service person at S.C. Johnson in the UK, she told me that Ziploc was only made for the North American market and that there are no plans at all to have them for sale in the UK. She also told me that they have had many inquiries about Ziploc bags, but that they just won't sell them there because they don't think there is a market for them. How wrong they are, from looking around the internet there is definitely a market for them, but it's no good they won't relent. I am so glad that I put a few boxes in with my furniture when it was shipped over, now I wish I had sent a few cases of them instead LOL. On the bright side I have found a web site and they are based in the UK and they actually import things from America and they do sell some of these Ziploc bags, expensive compared to North America, but worth it to me. This site also sells the Betty Crocker products that Amy was asking about at the top of this forum. http://www.americansweets.co.uk/ So for all of you who live in the UK and need to get their 'fix' from America maybe this will help. I certainly wish this were my web site, I think I would be 'quids' in. I am a Canadian who is moving to the UK in a couple of weeks. I can’t live without my Ziploc storage bags, I use them for absolutely everything. I decided to put into Google, where can I buy Ziploc bags in the UK and came up with a couple of forums about them, this being one of the forums.

Having lived in the UK for 6 months in the last 12 months I have tried every bag imaginable and not one of them comes anywhere near to the quality of the Ziploc brand of bags. If you have ever used genuine Ziplocs, then you will know what I mean. All of the zipper, resealable bags in the UK are pretty thin and useless compared to the Ziploc brand.

I decided to call SC Johnson here in Canada, the Company that makes the Ziploc brand of bags and they advised me to call S.C. Johnson in the UK, which I just did. After speaking with a customer service person at S.C. Johnson in the UK, she told me that Ziploc was only made for the North American market and that there are no plans at all to have them for sale in the UK. She also told me that they have had many inquiries about Ziploc bags, but that they just won’t sell them there because they don’t think there is a market for them.

How wrong they are, from looking around the internet there is definitely a market for them, but it’s no good they won’t relent. I am so glad that I put a few boxes in with my furniture when it was shipped over, now I wish I had sent a few cases of them instead LOL.

On the bright side I have found a web site and they are based in the UK and they actually import things from America and they do sell some of these Ziploc bags, expensive compared to North America, but worth it to me. This site also sells the Betty Crocker products that Amy was asking about at the top of this forum. http://www.americansweets.co.uk/ So for all of you who live in the UK and need to get their ‘fix’ from America maybe this will help. I certainly wish this were my web site, I think I would be ‘quids’ in.

]]> By: lisa http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3748 lisa Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:50:42 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3748 look for a MUJI store in the UK for some organization stuff. It is expensive but high quality stuff. It's a japanese chain :@) and there are stores all over central london and one in manchester (and maybe elsewhere). it's possible to get ranch dressing, but look for a MUJI store in the UK for some organization stuff. It is expensive but high quality stuff. It’s a japanese chain :@) and there are stores all over central london and one in manchester (and maybe elsewhere).

it’s possible to get ranch dressing, but

]]> By: Anja http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3747 Anja Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:30:55 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3747 In Norway you can get them at some supermarkets - Rimi has them in several sizes. I haven't seen them in Denmark (where I live) yet, but if you're in Copenhagen you can get them at the American store near Kultorvet (along with other American things). I haven't noticed them at IKEA but will be sure to look for them next time - can't live without them now. In Norway you can get them at some supermarkets – Rimi has them in several sizes. I haven’t seen them in Denmark (where I live) yet, but if you’re in Copenhagen you can get them at the American store near Kultorvet (along with other American things). I haven’t noticed them at IKEA but will be sure to look for them next time – can’t live without them now.

]]> By: Jessica http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3746 Jessica Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:03:51 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3746 I am reformed plastic bag user turned plain old fashioned Bell jars user for storage. As much as I loved plastic bags for their variety of uses, I slowly got out of the habit of grabbing for one. I feel better knowing that there are less plastic bags in the landfill... I am reformed plastic bag user turned plain old fashioned Bell jars user for storage. As much as I loved plastic bags for their variety of uses, I slowly got out of the habit of grabbing for one. I feel better knowing that there are less plastic bags in the landfill…

]]> By: Mette http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3745 Mette Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:19:51 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3745 Betty Crocker mixes are avilable in large supermarkets in Norway (Ultra, Meny etc), the same goes for ziplock bags, just a different brand. Betty Crocker mixes are avilable in large supermarkets in Norway (Ultra, Meny etc), the same goes for ziplock bags, just a different brand.

]]> By: Alison http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3744 Alison Sun, 07 Oct 2007 13:01:36 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3744 Betty Crocker chocolate fudge brownie mix is definitely available in the larger Tesco stores - and it's actually 50p off until next week according to their online store. Betty Crocker chocolate fudge brownie mix is definitely available in the larger Tesco stores – and it’s actually 50p off until next week according to their online store.

]]> By: Lynda http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3743 Lynda Sat, 06 Oct 2007 23:14:32 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3743 I think they do Betty Crocker mixes at House of Fraser and Selfridges but they wll cost you an arm and a leg. Didn't look for Ranch dressing, sorry! I think they do Betty Crocker mixes at House of Fraser and Selfridges but they wll cost you an arm and a leg. Didn’t look for Ranch dressing, sorry!

]]> By: Deborah http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3742 Deborah Sat, 06 Oct 2007 12:10:18 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3742 Thanks for the tip IKEA Russia. In switzerland you will get something like ziploc in Migros in all sizes. Thanks for the tip IKEA Russia. In switzerland you will get something like ziploc in Migros in all sizes.

]]> By: Rosemary http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3741 Rosemary Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:49:18 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3741 Australia has Glad, Hercules, and a myriad of other brands. Having lived in the USA, I can say that they are exactly the same as Ziploc, but cheaper. Also, in Oz, look for Howards Storage World, Bunnings and IKEA. K-Mart and Target also do really good storage stuff as well if you just want the basics. Australia has Glad, Hercules, and a myriad of other brands. Having lived in the USA, I can say that they are exactly the same as Ziploc, but cheaper.

Also, in Oz, look for Howards Storage World, Bunnings and IKEA. K-Mart and Target also do really good storage stuff as well if you just want the basics.

]]> By: Genia A. http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3740 Genia A. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:43:43 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3740 I'm not sure about the UK, but IKEA Russia offers a product named ISTAD, ziplock bags in two sizes, 1,2 and 2,5 l. Good quality durable plastic and a double seal. As far as I understand, most of IKEA products are the same all over the world, so give it a try. I’m not sure about the UK, but IKEA Russia offers a product named ISTAD, ziplock bags in two sizes, 1,2 and 2,5 l. Good quality durable plastic and a double seal. As far as I understand, most of IKEA products are the same all over the world, so give it a try.

]]> By: Simon Powell http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3739 Simon Powell Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:37:25 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3739 I'll also add the recommendation for Lakeland (http://www.lakeland.co.uk) - There're in Brent Cross, Bluewater and Windsor if you're looking for a Londonish one. They stock a supremely large number of organisational equipment, and a lot of Unclutter's favourite unitaskers as well... I’ll also add the recommendation for Lakeland (http://www.lakeland.co.uk) – There’re in Brent Cross, Bluewater and Windsor if you’re looking for a Londonish one. They stock a supremely large number of organisational equipment, and a lot of Unclutter’s favourite unitaskers as well…

]]> By: smfifteen http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3738 smfifteen Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:30:28 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3738 Muji and Rymans sell flat ones ideal for paperwork. Muji and Rymans sell flat ones ideal for paperwork.

]]> By: Amykate http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3737 Amykate Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:39:46 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3737 Thank you all for your comments, I'll be hitting Cosco soon and planning an Ikea trip tomorrow - I'm to declutter and re-organise. I was looking for zip-lock bags to keep my liquids in when I fly, both to keep them safe and to take things though security. The Pound shop will be visited at lunchtime :-) Thank you all for your comments, I’ll be hitting Cosco soon and planning an Ikea trip tomorrow – I’m to declutter and re-organise.

I was looking for zip-lock bags to keep my liquids in when I fly, both to keep them safe and to take things though security.

The Pound shop will be visited at lunchtime :-)

]]> By: The DT http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3736 The DT Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:23:54 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3736 I used to live in New Zealand, and I distinctly remember that "Glad bags" were the number one plastic bag. I don't recall ever seeing ziplocs or container stores, though. I used to live in New Zealand, and I distinctly remember that “Glad bags” were the number one plastic bag. I don’t recall ever seeing ziplocs or container stores, though.

]]> By: Sandra http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3735 Sandra Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:47:21 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3735 While I was in Japan, some of the best organizational stuff could be found at 100 yen stores (like dollar stores... but SO MUCH BETTER!) If you're lucky enough to be near IKEA, there's that, and otherwise Japan is just an organizational paradise. While I was in Japan, some of the best organizational stuff could be found at 100 yen stores (like dollar stores… but SO MUCH BETTER!) If you’re lucky enough to be near IKEA, there’s that, and otherwise Japan is just an organizational paradise.

]]> By: MAds http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3734 MAds Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:49:48 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3734 I'm in Italy and storage items are best found at Ikea. I haven't seen a ziplock bag or anything else similar in the 5 years Ive been here. Plus, ditto on the cookie dough, brownie mix and you can add Advil to the list too! I’m in Italy and storage items are best found at Ikea. I haven’t seen a ziplock bag or anything else similar in the 5 years Ive been here. Plus, ditto on the cookie dough, brownie mix and you can add Advil to the list too!

]]> By: carrie http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3733 carrie Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:08:59 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3733 www.lakeland.co.uk they have bags that are called "zip-seal" bags and are close enough to zip-lock bags (actually easier to use)-- also, many container store like items http://www.lakeland.co.uk they have bags that are called “zip-seal” bags and are close enough to zip-lock bags (actually easier to use)– also, many container store like items

]]> By: Anonymous http://unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-3732 Anonymous Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:53:47 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/10/04/questions-for-our-readers/#comment-3732 curious you have problems finding them. In Spain they are available in all big or mid-size supermarkets, as well as in most of "1 euro" shops. curious you have problems finding them. In Spain they are available in all big or mid-size supermarkets, as well as in most of “1 euro” shops.

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