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You’ve probably heard of chip clips, those handy bag-closing devices that came around in the ’80s to keep your Fritos fresh. But I am not here to discuss a chip clip. The IKEA Bevara sealing clips are so much more than chip clips. In fact, a chip clip could never.
Unlike the clothespin-like classic, the slim plastic Bevara seals your snack bag closed instead of just pinching it in the middle. To use it, you unclip one side to make a V-shape, put the open end of your bag in between its two arms, then snap the arms closed. It’s that easy.
Some people say that flour or sugar is a pantry staple, but to me Bevara clips are the ultimate can’t-live-without-it kitchen product. I’ve used them to close bags of popcorn, farro, dried macaroni, oatmeal, and even Kewpie mayonnaise. The plastic has a little bit of give, so there’s nothing it can’t fit between its tongs. (Though I’m not brave enough to test it on a bagged liquid; the seal isn’t that strong.)
The best part is, and I’m sorry for not mentioning this sooner, IKEA sells the Bevara in a set of 26 clips (10 two-inch pieces; 16 four-inch pieces) for just $3. I’m a writer not a mathematician, but according to my iPhone calculator, that means each clip is less than 12 cents each. And because they come in such a large quantity, there’s always one ready when snack time hits.
I know it seems silly to get this excited about something so simple, inexpensive, and readily available. But the joy that these multicolored snaps give me is pure. I’m not saying a regular chip clip won’t take you where you need to go (and there are some cute ones out there these days), but the IKEA seal is the real deal.