Comments on: Kill Your Tupperware – All Hail IKEA!

By: Dana

Dana — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:37:03 +0000

I love the idea of universal lids. Most of my plastic leftover-ware is actually Rubbermaid Servin’ Saver, but I did splurge about 12 years ago and buy some “real” Tupperware.

The one thing that sets Tupperware apart from all of these other brands is that they have a lifetime guarantee. There aren’t that many other companies that offer that these days. In terms of use, durability, etc., I’ve had great luck with the Rubbermaid.

And now, I can try Ikea.Thanks!

By: Michael Davis

Michael Davis — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:56:43 +0000

@Kirk – We also like the Ziploc containers. They were our choice before we ound IKEA’s. They have a lot of plusses, but the IKEA containers were a bit more rugged and harder to open for a two year old.

By: Kirk Roberts

Kirk Roberts — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:52:06 +0000

This may be heresy, but I really like the Ziploc containers you can buy at the supermarket. They stack well, have multiple sizes that use the same lid, and are heavy duty enough to wash and reuse but cheap enough to give away without a second thought. The seals seem very tight, good enough for freezing or shaking up liquids.

We bought two sizes that use the same lid, got rid of our jumble of tupperware, and have been happier ever since. And they all stack together really neatly when not in use.

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:12:20 +0000

I tried them, didn’t like them. They don’t seal properly and I ended up with stuff all over my fridge. Instead of searching for proper size lids, I searched for proper size containers for my food and really neither Tupperware or these are ideal for this problem. I have had so many Tupperware items replaced at no charge over the years, I buy 5 pieces of IKEA’s stuff and voila the price that I could have paid for a warrantied Tupperware container. Not sure which is better, but for now I am sticking with Tupperware.

By: Michael Davis

Michael Davis — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:21:43 +0000

Great idea Jackie! The next time we’re at IKEA, we’ll have to grab a Rationell Waste Bin. Thanks for sharing, it makes FamilyHack so much better when readers do.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 13:32:05 +0000

LOVE LOVE LOVE IKEA. This comment kind of goes along with the plastic bag trashcan for the car. I drive a minivan… yep, sure do. I have an Ikea Rationell Waste Bin, with handles and a lid, that I use for my van. I don’t keep the lid on it, but I use the plastic store bags to line it and I keep it inbetween the driver and passenger seat. It’s $4, and waterproof. I don’t have to worry about tossing something in it that will spill before my next stop. MUCH cheaper than those waterproof containers made for the car.

By: Michael Davis

Michael Davis — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:20:00 +0000

@Abel – The quality is definitely better than any Tupperware I’ve used. The container is very sturdy and the design is well thought out.

By: Abel @ Parent Wonder

Abel @ Parent Wonder — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:01:08 +0000

The price looks better than Tupperware. If the quality is at par with Tupperware, then Tupperware has a real competitor. Thanks for sharing, Michael. May want to check it out soon.

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By: Michael Davis

Michael Davis — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:54:41 +0000

Hi Rob,

I just checked out your “IKEA haul”. We have the same dining room table here at the Family Hack house. In fact, we’ll be doing a post in the future about how to design a stylish and kid friendly dining room. That dining table is a key element. Thanks so much for stopping by and for comments.

Best,
Michael