BRITS returning from vacations have been warned of a simple suitcase mistake that could ruin your next trip - and cost you money. Tourists often use their suitcases to store things away after a sunny summer vacation - but this could cost them money. 1 MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 01: Several suitcases placed in the trunk of a bus at the Mendez-Alvaro Bus Station on September 1, 2023, in Madrid, Spain.
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.] Credit: Getty Many storage hacks online suggest people to store household items - sometimes really big and heavy - inside unused suitcases and luggage bags. But this is not the best idea - and can often cost people extra money.
This is because suitcases are meant to contain soft clothes and lightweight items - and storing heavy items can often damage zippers and wheels. This can lead to serious damage and safety issues - and owners may end up forking out money to get them fixed. Scott Evans, storage expert and CEO of Pink Storage, said: "What is even more dangerous is when people try to navigate stairs and escalators with overloaded suitcases.
"Cases are not designed to be carried when filled with heavy items and individuals put themselves at risk of injury, strain and even accidents if the suitcase slips from their grip. "Lifting these heavy suitcases can also put you at more risk of accident and injury, especiall.