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[Eanerr]

I am almost ready to get rid of all of my lock n lock. I love how it seals but it is a pain to wash. I put the containers in the dishwasher. I always take the rubber gasket out and wipe it down. Then I wash the lid. The reason I take the gasket out is because if I wash it in the sink it seems the gasket gets water in it and can't get it out. Anyone else with this conundrum? Opinions?

[timeless]

I have many glass L&L and usually wash the lids, with the gaskets inside, on the top rack of my dishwasher.

Unless I can see something has seeped into the crevice, the hot water from the dishwasher cleans fine for me.

Try not to over-think the whole gasket thing.

[sunshine45]

i dont take any gaskets out unless i see an issue.

all of my lock and lock goes into the dishwasher.

[Still Raining]

I just put mine in the dishwasher with a stern warning to behave.  And they do 🙂  I do leave them open for a day or so to finish drying.

[spent2much]

@Eanerr  I LOVE my Lock and Locks!  They go in the top rack of the dishwasher.  I've never taken the gasket out to wash it.  I've never seen a necessity to do that.  Just before my dishwasher goes into the "dry" cycle, I open the door and keep it propped open about 1" with  a small Lock and Lock.  I find ALL the dishes dry better when I use this method, instead of letting it do it's own dry cycle, including my L & L's.  Best of luck to you.  💖

[Eileen in Virginia]

We wash all of our Lock n Locks in the dishwasher with no special handling. We always check to make sure none of the gaskets have come out, but this is rare. Once out of the dishwasher, we let them air dry for a day or two before putting them away. We've never had a problem with mildew using this method. 

[coffee drinker]

Good post/subject @Eanerr. I was thinking the exact thing this week.  I have so many pieces and can't imagine how much they cost.  I would replace most of them with glass containers -- not necessarily LnL.  The only pieces i would keep are the 3 size pantry pieces.  I keep all my dry products -- rice, pasta  flour, beans, etc.

[RespectLife]

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@Eanerr wrote:

I am almost ready to get rid of all of my lock n lock. I love how it seals but it is a pain to wash. I put the containers in the dishwasher. I always take the rubber gasket out and wipe it down. Then I wash the lid. The reason I take the gasket out is because if I wash it in the sink it seems the gasket gets water in it and can't get it out. Anyone else with this conundrum? Opinions?

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@Eanerr 

One of my 2026 changes (resolutions, LOL) was to Stop fussing over my L&L and hand washing it all!

It was crazy the amount of time I spent hand washing the bottoms And lids!

Simplify for 2026 was my goal....I don't need them piled up in the sink either (I work FT and don't get to them)

I have learned the lids esp get SO much cleaner in the dishwasher than I was doing anyways!  I do not remove the gaskets.

I have plenty of L&L, I do not find them to be an expensive purchase since I have always bought the large sets.

So if one ends up funky outta the dishwasher?  Out it goes....never has happened yet.

I have plenty more behind it!

[nascarfan]

May I suggest you repurpose the containers?  I use Lock and Lock for everything but food. I use the pie carriers to store floral candle rings, the bread boxes hold many different sizes of alkaline batteries, cereal boxes are used to hold and distribute ice melt. The larger containers are used to store seasonal decor.  

[wagirl]

O-M-GOSH-------I have a disturbing amount of L-n-L!!! Where it all came from--I don't know but it has got to go. Have at least 6 large boxes of the stuff--and have no where to put it all. Some are huge square/rectangle pieces--I have been using the bottoms for storing several things in --minus the tops--on my pantry shelves, like vinegars and baking products--I will sort thru them and donate many. I find the square/rec shapes are better use of the small space I have. And even found tupperware from the dinosaur age --A project for this weekend----