topic Re: Lock n Lock in Home

Lock n Lock

Aneed — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:16:19 GMT

Has anyone’s Lock n Lock come out of the dishwasher with white stuff all over the inside. It’s not something you can remove. Looks like there’s dishwasher soap melted on it or something. I’ve tried to scrub it off. I’ve had to toss all of it. Has anyone had this experience?

Re: Lock n Lock

Aneed — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:16:53 GMT

Re: Lock n Lock

homedecor1 — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:20:01 GMT

@Aneed

no I have lock n locks that I bought many many years ago and I have never had any issues, staining, breakage, seals, etc.

I put them in dishwasher and the silicone seals are still like new!

The reason I toss them is they are OLD & TIRED and just need to be replaced.

Re: Lock n Lock

momoftwo2007 — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:22:25 GMT

@Aneed wrote:
Has anyone’s Lock n Lock come out of the dishwasher with white stuff all over the inside. It’s not something you can remove. Looks like there’s dishwasher soap melted on it or something. I’ve tried to scrub it off. I’ve had to toss all of it. Has anyone had this experience?

@Aneed YES. Some of my Lock n Lock come out with white stuff all over. I have no idea why.

Re: Lock n Lock

bowlicious — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:30:46 GMT

I don't know if this will help but maybe. Try washing it in vinegar. I have used it to remove soap scum and it worked.

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PunkinEater — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:37:01 GMT

I've had that happen, but I don't think it's from the dishwasher. I think it's pitting from heating things up in the microwave. It has only happened on Lock n Lock's that I heated things in.

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Carmie — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:37:18 GMT

A few pieces of mine did that. They were the ones I microwaved food in. The bowls got damaged from the high heat and were etched. The dishwasher cleans the bowls, but the etched spots look white.

I do not use my L&L in the microwave anymore.

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GAQShopr53 — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:48:18 GMT

@Aneed yes I have had several pieces of my lock & lock come out with a scum like ring after using in the microwave like @Carmie mentioned...and like @bowlicious I soaked in vinegar and most of the scum comes out but not all..I just retired those pieces in the kitchen and use them for storing items in my garage!

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PA Mom-mom — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:47:48 GMT

@Aneed I agree that it comes from the microware, not the dishwasher. I could be wrong. I have a ton like that, but I keep using them. I hope they are safe, but most of mine are like that.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:16:54 GMT

It's the main reason why I got rid of all my plastic bowls & graduated to OXO glass bowls because of what microwaving does to them. The only L&L plastic I have are the 1/2 gallon & gallon beverage containers.

And no, eating from those microwave damaged plastic bowls is not safe. Eventually, nearly mocroscopic pieces of plastic will stick to your food. Maybe you will not know it until you start chewing. And that is a big MAYBE~

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Lyttlewyng — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 01:30:47 GMT

Heat will eventually affect the L&L material. It may even blister the plastic.

For that reason, I've switched to the glass L&L or other brands of glass food storage containers.

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GCR18 — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 01:33:12 GMT

I have a few with white spots. Agree it's the microwave. I tossed them and use Pyrex glass instead. I save the lock and lock for things that don't need to be heated.

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momoftwo2007 — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:06:41 GMT

I am not the OP, but I learned a lot from you ladies!! I am going to toss the ones I have with the white spots. And I am going to stop heating in the microwave with my lock and lock. Thanks!

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Fressa — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:51:02 GMT

This could be either the microwave or the cycle on your dishwasher. I also noticed a bit if I didn't have enough rinse aid in my machine. I've only had a few pieces do this and they were very old. I recycle them to other parts of the home.(garage, storage room, etc.)

I found that my heavy duty cycle with the sani rinse isn't vey freiendly to my older pieces. I still think that the product is good and I get my $ use from it.

Re: Lock n Lock

Katcat1 — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:23:46 GMT

@Aneed I never had a problem. Maybe it is the soap you used in your dishwasher? Lately, I have been washing everything by hand. My dishes look so much better when hand washed.

Re: Lock n Lock

PA Mom-mom — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 22:34:18 GMT

Well, I'm not throwing them out. I'm old enough that something else is bound to get me before some build up of plastic. But, I agree that if it bothers you, throw it out or use it in non food uses. It isn't worth the worry.