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Charlene Charette
 
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Default Rubbermaid lids get sticky

Pylls, Barry wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>
>>In article >,
>> "Pylls, Barry" > wrote:
>>
>>
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>>>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 believe Greg was referring to the disposable containers rather than
the baggies.

--Charlene


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