Kitchen

[jackpotwinner]

I am getting so frustrated with these tabs, I have a whole pantry full of LocknLock and the cheap tabs that they use now keep cracking and splitting apart rendering that top unusable. Is anyone else having this problem? I am so careful opening and closing them too because I know how weak the fold in the tabs is. They need to re-think their tab design!!

[godi]

I have seen a decline in the quality of the lids. I haven't ordered in awhile. 

[NicksmomESQ]

   I have a lot of Lock n Lock.I also have given a lot as gifts. I have never had a problem with the tabs. 

[alicedee]

I've never had a tab break off, but what has happen to several of mine is one or more tabs on a lid will lose the ability to "grip" so you don't get a seal.  

I eat a lot of tomato based sauces, and always have leftovers....and the containers stain badly.

I have purchased various sizes and quantities of Pyrex glass bowls with regular plastic lids.  I won't buy more Lock and Lock plastic storage pieces.

i did just buy the L&L set of two glass loaf pans with domed lids.  I only have one loaf pan, and needed more for bread and fruitcake baking. 

[KingstonsMom]

I have a ridiculous amount of L&L containers of all sizes, but thy were purchased years ago and I've never had a tab break off, so I haven't needed to replace any with newer ones.

Sorry this is happening, it's frustrating I'm sure.

[CAcableGirl2]

@jackpotwinner   I have a ton of L&L and have only had one break off.  I think the trick is to not bend the tab backwards, and only pop it off the lock and then either the lid comes off or if you put something warm in before sealing, use the corner of the lid to help pull the lid off - don't use the tabs to pry off the lids. 

[NicksmomESQ]

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@alicedee wrote:

I've never had a tab break off, but what has happen to several of mine is one or more tabs on a lid will lose the ability to "grip" so you don't get a seal.  

I eat a lot of tomato based sauces, and always have leftovers....and the containers stain badly.

I have purchased various sizes and quantities of Pyrex glass bowls with regular plastic lids.  I won't buy more Lock and Lock plastic storage pieces.

i did just buy the L&L set of two glass loaf pans with domed lids.  I only have one loaf pan, and needed more for bread and fruitcake baking. 

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 @alicedee  I too store a lot of tomato based foods in my Lock n Lock.They have never stained. After emptying the container I immediately wipe it out with a dry paper towel. Then I go over it with a damp sponge or Scrub Daddy. It comes out nice & clean.No scrubbing at all.

[RedTop]

All of my lock n lock are nearing 10 years old; the tabs are thick and sturdy.   The recent pieces purchased by my daughter have tabs that are thinner and just feel flimsy.   I have decided not to purchase any more.   

[sashamatthews]

I have had a number break off after I took the containers out of the freezer.  

[sunshine45]

i have been buying and using lock n lock for a long time.

i have had a few lid tabs break.

i just call lock n lock and they ask for the number on the bottom of the container and what color i need. i usually have a totally free replacement within 2 - 3 weeks.