topic Re: Lock and Lock in Kitchen

Lock and Lock

tampalady — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:36:01 GMT

Just ordered a new set of Lock and Lock and I am finding that the lids do not do well in the washer. I place the lids in the top shelf and they are not locking like they should. Just wondering if this is happening with all of the new manufactured Lock and Lock?

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luvmybeetle — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:49:17 GMT

I've had that happen previously. I wash mine by hand now. But the ones that did that before are fine after they cool off.

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Mz iMac — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:54:01 GMT

@tampalady I always "air" dry. No issues in 10 yrs.

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shoesnbags — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:28:08 GMT

I've always hand washed those lids. Some of mine are really OLD and all still work fine. So maybe just skip the dishwasher.

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Carmie — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:59:05 GMT

The newer L & L are made with thinner materials. The tabs break off and the lids don't fit after a while.

I have found that the round ones are the worse.

I have some that are clear yellow, clear pink and clear blue that are some of the first ones made. They are still like new and my newer ones are are in worse shape.

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loriqvc — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:11:24 GMT

I don't put my LocknLock in the dishwasher, so I wouldn't know if that affects it. But it seems like some of the newer colored lids have a different curve to their hinges, so I've found that if you press the lid down a bit on the container to make sure the seal is fully engaged, it makes it easier to lock those tabs in place. And it often is simpler if you lock the tabs on opposite sides and then the other opposite sides rather than going around the edge one by one. Good luck!

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Tissyanne — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:33:08 GMT

I hand wash Lock n Lock. I think the dishwasher and microwave cause pitting on them.

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lynnie61 — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:14:09 GMT

I hand wash mine. But they do pit and stain. I don't usually microwave in them, but SO, he does with the bowls. My lids stay great, unlike the bowls.

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ID2 — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:34:14 GMT

I'm so having a very difficult time eliminating my many lock & lock containers. I'm into more less toxic materials to store my food in.I'm changing over to all glass. I've been doing a lot of donating.

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tampalady — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:29:00 GMT

Thank you for your comments. I have always placed in dishwasher with no issues. I will have to handle the new lids differently. Thanks again!!!

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Carolina925 — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:55:38 GMT

I've bought L&L for a long time. The ones I've gotten in the past year are inferior, I think. I don't usually put mine in the dishwasher and don't cook in the microwave with them, so can't address those issues. I like to use the larger ones for my sugar, flour, rice, etc., and they don't make a mess for storage purposes but the locking tabs just don't always work with the newer ones. I have to use a letter opener sometimes to open, then bang on them to close. They should NOT be like this.

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Pooky1 — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:03:29 GMT

I do put our lock and lock containers in the dishwasher and I microwave allso. Microwave does make the inside of bowls look scrappy after awhile. Lids even newer ones fit fine and lock well. A few of my older ones a lock has broken off. I use to put left over lettuce in a zip loch bag and after a day or two lettuce was not looking fresh.I tried putting it in a lock and lock container. I was like why didn't I try it sooner. Lettuce was good for a week.

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pigletsmom2 — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:22:11 GMT

I just bought my first set of these and I warmed up soup in one last night. It now has the little pock marks all over the inside the container and on the top of the lid and the lid is warped. I'm really shocked by it. These are no better than the throw away ones.

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tampalady — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:11:23 GMT

Sorry Pigletsmom2, I have never had these problems until my last order. This might be my last order also.

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sunshine45 — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:19:07 GMT

i always put mine in the dishwasher.....lower rack or upper rack.

have not had any issues with them being washed that way.

some are quite old, some are very new.

Re: Lock and Lock

Zhills — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:38:06 GMT

@tampalady Hi Tampalady! Ready for the cold?

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tampalady — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:26:55 GMT

Zhills

Always ready, we need more of this since summer was so hot. Problem, I have many orchids in my pool area that have to come in the house. It is a lot of work!!!!