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Default plastic cling film problems

"Puester" > wrote in message
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> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>> "JWBH" > wrote in message
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>>> what the best way to cut some off? scissors, a sharp knife? i invariably
>>> end up with it getting folded and tangled. thanks for any advice
>>>

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>> Buy the Reynolds plastic wrap. To appease the minority who can't operate
>> a spoon without killing themselves, they added a sliding cutter to their
>> box. It's a horrific waste of packaging, but that's what their "focus
>> groups" wanted.
>>
>> Or, buy some other brand that has a METAL serrated edge.

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> Buy the Reynolds and reuse the box it came in when you run out.
> I have trouble with the cut not coming out "square" but the cutter on the
> Reynolds box works like a charm.
>
> gloria p


With the old type box, the process of pulling & tearing gave the material
just a bit of a stretch, which caused it to cling better. With the sliding
cutter, that's gone. As far as reusing the box, with what product? Saran
Wrap is crap, and I haven't had much luck with store brands.