Rubbermaid 12-Piece New Premier Food Storage Container Set
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Product Details
Manufacturer: RubbermaidBrand: Rubbermaid
Edition: Kitchen
Model: FG7J11TRCHILI
Color: clear/red
Publisher: Rubbermaid
Studio: Rubbermaid
Music Label: Rubbermaid
Product features:
- 12-piece set of containers made with Tritan plastic that resists stains and odors
- Set includes 3-cup and 5-cup containers plus two each of 1-1/4-cup and 2-cup containers (all with lids)
- Flex & Seal lids are easy to seal and remove; Easy Find lids snap to bottom of container and to each other
- Base and lids nest inside each other
- Dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Rubbermaid 12-Piece New Premier Food Storage Container Set
Customer Review: Full Review - Rubbermaid Stain Shield
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm only giving these 3 stars (I thought about 2 stars) but the reason is because of how Rubbermaid completely RUINED the awesome (5 star) Stain Shield line they had before this travesty came along. I hate to say it, but if you're looking for good plastic containers, these are probably the best ones out there at the moment (because of the Stain Shield technology), but only if you can get over the absolutely horrendous lid design. In my opinion, the Stain Shield containers that these replaced were superior in so many ways. Redesigning the lid to be fancy just ruined the line, so if you're Rubbermaid, how about bring back the old Coke formula?
Problem #1
Sure, the lids flex more than the old ones, but it comes at BIG price of being very, very difficult to clean when the old model was SO EASY! That gray/red part really is rubber and scouring pads don't do well in cleaning rubber; it just sticks. Go throw some soap suds on your car tires and see how easy it is to clean with a kitchen scrubber, now clean your car windows with the same scrubber. That's the difference between the old line and this one. It's like trying to scrub off the residue that an adhesive label leaves behind. Don't get me started on the deep grooves in the lid that you're never going to get into to clean either. It boggles my mind how they thought this improvement was sanitary.
Problem #2
The lids are recessed and go BELOW the surface of the lip when fully seated - at least a quarter inch if not more! So no longer can you fill up the bowl to it's capacity like before. Also, there's no line that tells you were that limit is so it's sort of a guessing game. Did you put too much soup in the container? Well, the only way to know for sure is to set the lid on and see if you get soup being pushed out the sides when you press the lid on. So yeah, before you didn't get anything on the lid and it was easy to clean; now you get a ton of stuff on the lid and it's really hard to clean. What were you thinking Rubbermaid? Terrible design, just terrible. The old model didn't do this and sat flush, if not just a little above the top of the container.
Problem #3
If you stack 2 containers on top of each other with their lids on, you have to lift the container up out of a depression from the lid it's sitting on top of, you can't slide it out. That's hard to explain, but if you look at the picture you can probably get the idea. Again, the previous model had a completely flat top, which meant that when they were in the fridge, you could slide them out easily. That may not seem like a big deal when it's in the cupboard, but when it's in a packed fridge with other containers, it just gets annoying. Another terrible design "improvement". Although I will say that some folks will probably like this feature since it keeps the containers stacked more neatly and are less prone to sliding off of each other. This is not a problem in my house.
Problem #4
There's more rubber on the lid which means you can't see inside the container as well as before. They've cut the viewing area down significantly and they are much more difficult to seat. You have to line them up just right.
Problem #5
The previous model let you microwave something with the lid cracked on the container, flip the lid over when it was done microwaving, and set the hot container on it and walk away. Voila! An easy-to-walk-away-with a hot container! It was like having a built-in pot holder. Those days are over with this lid.
The Good #1
The bottom part of the containers didn't change much, just a little curvier but still 100% functional; no complaints there at all. The stain-shield technology is just amazing and in the 5+ years I've been using them, not one stain! That part is huge for me since I store and microwave a lot of tomato-based items. Also, they do not retain odors, so that's another HUGE plus for this garlic lover.
The Good #2
You can microwave and freeze these containers a thousand times and not have any worries. They can take pretty much anything you can throw at them. In 5 years I've had 2 bowls crack just from normal wear and tear. That's pretty good if you ask me.
If you don't know if you should get the round or square sizes, I have both the round and square containers and find the square to be much easier when it comes to storage. It's a much more efficient use of space in the refrigerator.
The red line of these bowls are BPA-free.
All-in-all, the lid "improvements" they made to this line have completely ruined it in my opinion. I'm always on the lookout for remnants of their old line, but to no avail; I can't find them anywhere. I need to buy more containers, but in the meantime, I'm hoping for a better design to come out, either Rubbermaid or someone else.
**If you know of a better product than this one, please leave a comment and let us all know!!!
I think I may have found a possible alternative product: Pyrex. Specifically, Pyrex Serve and Store.
1. They are glass. Breakable, although Pyrex is VERY tough.
2. No toxins are ever released from glass.
3. They come with flat plastic lids that are easy to clean. They're not clear, but their flatness trumps that.
4. You can buy replacement lids from Corning or Revere.
5. They have pyrex models that come with 2 types of lids (vented glass and plastic, and the glass lid is clear)
6. Inexpensive. I was surprised at how low they're priced; just check here on Amazon.
7. Pyrex Serve and Store lids and bowls stack well.
8. Containers can be used as classy serving dishes, not so with the Rubbermaid ones.
9. You can put them in the oven and then put the same dish in the refrigerator.
10. Pyrex has been selling their bowls for YEARS and the styles and sizes have stayed fairly consistent for what seems like forever. So now, you won't have 10 different types of non-interchangeable plastic-ware since Rubbermaid, Tupperware, and everyone else change their design/sizes every year or two.
Description of Rubbermaid 12-Piece New Premier Food Storage Container Set
The Rubbermaid FG7J11TRCHILI 12 Piece Premier Food Storage Set contains (2) 1.25 cup, (2) 2 cup, (1) 3 cup, and (1) 5 cup containers with lids. Rubbermaid Premier Containers are made with Tritan? plastic that resists stains and odors. Plus, Premiers have Flex & Seal? lids that are easy to seal and remove. Part of the Easy Find Lids system, Premier lids snap to bases and other lids so you will not have to search for lids again and nest together to take up less room in your cabinets. The crystal clear bases are perfect for easily seeing the contents of the container and the square shape allows for easy stacking and storage in the refrigerator. The new Rubbermaid Premier food storage containers are BPA free.Kitchen Storage & Organization
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