Does your full trash bag fight you on the way out?

When you pull a full kitchen bag, it often sticks because a vacuum forms between the bag and the bottom of the can. Some people drill a hole in their can to fix it.

VentClip (working name) is an idea for a small plastic clip that hooks over the can rim and runs an air channel down the side, between the bag and the can wall. The goal: air reaches the bottom, so the bag lifts out without suction — no drilling, no tape.

We have not finished testing it, so we can't promise it works on every can yet. If it gets made, the planned price is about $14.99 for a 2-pack.

5 quick questions (about 1 minute)

1. How often does your full kitchen trash bag stick or rip when you pull it out?
2. What kind of kitchen can do you have?
3. Have you tried a fix, like drilling a hole or buying a vented can?
4. Would you buy a no-drill clip 2-pack at… Pick the highest price you'd really pay.
5. If we make early prototypes, would you be open to testing one for free? No promise that testers will be needed.
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