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Buying a shopping trolley is the most back-friendly decision of the year: wheels carry what would otherwise hang from your arms — weekly groceries, trips to the market, laundry to the laundromat. In this storage collection from Strex, you will find the two quiet space-savers every household needs: the trolley for everything that needs transporting, and vacuum bags (14 or 23 pieces) for everything that needs to leave the closet without leaving the house.

Why a shopping trolley is no longer just for grandparents

The calculation that brought the trolley back into the street scene: two full bags quickly weigh ten kilos — on your fingers, shoulders, and lower back, every single week. A trolley rolls that same weight effortlessly over sidewalks and doorsteps, leaves your hands free, and replaces the car for quick trips to the supermarket around the corner. For students without cars, city dwellers, and anyone who prefers to stay ahead of physical therapy: the trolley has gone from a practical tool to a sensible standard.

Vacuum bags: the closet you already have, twice as big

Vacuum bags compress textiles to a fraction of their volume: duvets, winter coats, ski gear, and guest bedding shrink with the vacuum cleaner into flat, stackable packages. This makes the seasonal change-over ritual simple — vacuum pack summer clothes into the closet as soon as the winter coats come out, and vice versa. An additional benefit that only becomes apparent later: the bags are airtight, so moth holes and musty odors don't stand a chance in items stored for months. The set of 14 covers an average household; those managing a family and an attic will not run out for years with the 23-piece set.

What should you look out for?

• ✔ Capacity and wheels (trolley) — large capacity for weekly groceries; smooth-rolling wheels handle curbs with ease
• ✔ Foldable — the trolley folds flat between shopping trips
• ✔ Size mix (vacuum bags) — various sizes in one set: from pillowcases to double duvets
• ✔ Reusable — vacuum bags last season after season; simply reseal and vacuum again
• ✔ Warranty — standard 2-year warranty at Strex

The vacuum mistake that ruins bags: overfilling. Leave a hand's width of space at the seal and do not overfill — a tightly stretched bag will pull air past the zipper and "grow" back in the closet. And do not vacuum-seal down pillows for months: down needs air to maintain its loft; duvet covers and clothing, however, can be kept flat indefinitely. Once you have reclaimed your closet space, keep it tidy with nestable food containers and storage organizers — and you can find the rest of the range at home & kitchen.

Frequently asked questions

How much fits in a shopping trolley?

A generous week's worth of groceries: think of the contents of two to three full shopping bags, including heavy items like bottles and dairy that you definitely don't want to carry. The weight rolls on wheels instead of hanging from your arms.

How exactly do vacuum bags work?

Put clothing or bedding inside, close the zipper, place the vacuum cleaner on the valve, and suck the air out — the volume shrinks to a fraction. The bag remains airtight until you open the valve; afterwards, textiles and duvets simply fluff back up.

Are vacuum bags reusable?

Yes, season after season: open, unpack, refill, and vacuum. When reusing, check the zipper for sand or lint — a clean sealing profile is what keeps the bag airtight.

Can a duvet be harmed in a vacuum bag?

Synthetic duvets and clothing can stay flat for months without damage. With down, it is wise to be cautious: down that is compressed for a long time loses its loft. Therefore, vacuum-seal down for shorter periods or less tightly, and let it air out for a day after unpacking.

Check out Strex's storage solutions — trolley and vacuum bags — and give both your back and your closet some breathing room.

Want to know more? Read our article "Using vacuum bags: gaining space for duvets, coats, and more".