In article >,
"Pylls, Barry" > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > In article >,
> > "Pylls, Barry" > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>I find that lids for rubbermaid tupperware get sticky for no
> >>reason when they are several years old. Scrubbing with soap
> >>and warm water doesn't seem to help. These are the flat
> >>rectangular containers, frosty semi-translucent body and
> >>beige lid. However, I've found usenet testimonies of the
> >>longevity of rubbermaid tupperware. Does anyone else experience
> >>this?
> >
> >
> > I quit using rubbermaid.
> >
> > They leak.
> >
> > I've switched to the ziplock and glad disposables.
> >
> > I can use each one at least a dozen times. When they start leaking, I
> > throw them away and replace them.
>
> Bags are good for some things, but I like the solid shape of a rubbermaid
> container to protect the contents. Since I won't be turning it on its side,
> leakage is not a problem.

I use them to take meals to work in my bag. :-)
Sometimes I take soup or other "wet" stuff.

Leakage can be a real issue!!!!! I carry my books in there too.
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Om.

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