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Prep Solutions by Progressive DKS 600 Pasta Keeper

Last Updated: April 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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Review Analysis - 963 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Storage
 238
flour, lettuce, fresh, containers, sugar
+81%
-19%
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" ...  LOL) and I am keeping my powdered sugar in it, holds a 2 pound bag beautifully!  ...  "
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" ...  I bought another one as well as smaller sizes for my other veggies.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased a few other containers by this brand and they were all high quality products.  ...  "
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" ...  With this I am able to keep my bagged lettuce fresh for around 8/9 days, which is amazing because I am no longer throwing away half bags of lettuce or wasting money. ... I fill the whole bottom tray with water even though it says only 1/4 a cup.  ...  "
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" ...  Very good for flour storage  ...  "
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" ...  It’s much bigger than I expected but fits a whole bag of lettuce nicely. ... My lettuce definitely lasts longer than a bag, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  Quality storage container.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice not to waste bags any more.  ...  "
Food Items
 217
fresh, loaf, flour, homemade bread, keeper
+90%
-10%
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" ...  I bake a lot of bread and these are great for storing my different flours.  ...  "
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" ...  Keeps bread fresh for days and does not take up too much counter space.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to store bread and looks nice.  ...  "
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" ...  Big enough for a 2 pound loaf of homemade bread.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased a bread machine and had to have a sweet spot to keep my funny shaped loaves of bread. ... I love that it's clear, I love the cutting board that the bread sits on and I'm amazed that the bread doesn't get stale. ... keeps the bread fresh. ... It expands for larger loaves and then you push it together like an accordion as you eat away at your loaf of bread.  ...  "
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" ...  good way to keep bread  ...  "
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" ...  I frequently make different kinds of bread, and this keeper is large enough in length, width, and height to store a single loaf of whatever I make. ... It’s clear and durable with a good venting system to keep the bread moist.  ...  "
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" ...  I originally bought this bread keeper in 2010.  ...  "
Build Quality
 128
seal, crack, cracked, lid cracked, brown sugar
+42%
-58%
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" ...  Using this for the first time, only second time I opened it up and the lid cracked/broke.  ...  "
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" ...  I was really excited to use this product, but unfortunately it arrived cracked and chipped.  ...  "
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" ...  Just received today, and the brown sugar kepper was cracked, and the second one the terra cotta ring was broke.  ...  "
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" ...  I've owned it for less than a month, I've hand washed it twice, and already the plastic lid has a crack in it.  ...  "
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" ...  The two plastic pieces do not smoothly adjust to the loaf size.  ...  "
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" ...  Lid clasp defective, doesn’t lock securely, lid pops right back open.  ...  "
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" ...  But the lid was always hard to put on, and over time it became more and more difficult to seal.  ...  "
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" ...  It has to fit into the top of the lid and then it closes and latches. ... Except the flour makes the gasket fall out and not remain in place.  ...  "
Fit
 90
container, seal, vent, flour, lids
+69%
-31%
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" ...  one bag fits great.  ...  "
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" ...  Have several larger ones and will make sure I get larger sizes as I add to my collection.  ...  "
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" ...  I have not tried your store bought artisan bread, as long as it is within a foot long it will completely fit.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits my homemade 2 lb.  ...  "
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" ...  The seal is tight and I like the size, it held 5 pounds of flour.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits a bit more than a bag of flower.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a good sized lettuce keeper, has good ventilation, BUT as other reviewers noted, the lid eventually shrinks/warps and no longer fits nor stays sealed on the container.  ...  "
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" ...  Holds multiple packages of spaghetti or fettuccine noodles.  ...  "
Baking
 73
baking, loaf, keeper, bread machine, bake
+95%
-5%
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" ...  It really is amazing how much fresher this thing keeps your home-made bread!  ...  "
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" ...  Was able to fit 2 loads of bread out of our bread machine.  ...  "
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" ...  This flour container saves me a lot of time when baking with the leveling edge inside, I love it.  ...  "
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" ...  I bake a lot and appreciate the leveling tool.  ...  "
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" ...  Like the spout feature, which makes it easy to pour into sugar bowl, or measuring cup for baking.  ...  "
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" ...  I make all of my bread from a bread machine, several loaves.  ...  "
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" ...  I've owned this breadbox for eight months, and after using it weekly for a steady rotation of leavened loaves and quickbreads I've absolutely no complaints.  ...  "
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" ...  I love all of the Prep Solution products for my cooking and baking essentials.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 50
weeks, months, mine, fresh, two weeks
+56%
-44%
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" ...  Life got in the way, but two weeks later the lettuce was as fresh and crisp as when I first prepared it!  ...  "
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" ...  Kept lettuce for almost a month before it finally started to go bad.  ...  "
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" ...  Should last a long time.  ...  "
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" ...  This container has been great for about 3 months.  ...  "
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" ...  This is working out great.  ...  "
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" ...  Was skeptical used it for the first time and my lettuce & spinach kept good for almost 2.5 weeks .  ...  "
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" ...  I have had lettuce in mine for over two weeks and it is still fresh.  ...  "
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" ...  He is very sorry but it is still working just fine.  ...  "
Size
 42
perfect, small, bag, fits, pound bag
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Very Handy for keeping a half a loft or more depending on the side.  ...  "
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" ...  The size is just perfect for my pantry.  ...  "
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" ...  IT HAS A HANDY LEVELER AND IT WILL HOLD UP TO 5 POUNDS.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s nice and very convenient.  ...  "
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" ...  Just the perfect size.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect size for pantry.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great size for holding a good sized bag of s'getti noodles or perfect for lasagna.  ...  "
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" ...  perfect size for a 41b bag.  ...  "
Cleaning
 41
clean, canister, lid, sugar, opening
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Easy opening lid and large opening for dipping a measuring cup without making a mess.  ...  "
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" ...  When i make french toast i use the handy little sifter to lightly dust it.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean and I appreciate the clear sides so I can see at a glance how much I have left.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice idea but wish the red lip was removable for easier cleaning.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean and the cutting board is invaluable.  ...  "
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" ...  It is easier to level off the flour measurements and still easy enough to quickly dust.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the clear acrylic canister with th flip top air tight lid.  ...  "
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" ...  We like the product and it is easy to clean and made well.  ...  "
Price
 39
waste of money, money, worth the money, worth, waste your money
+59%
-41%
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" ...  The price was great too.  ...  "
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" ...  Wasn't expecting much for the price but was pleasantly surprised.  ...  "
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" ...  Wonderful for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Rarely does the best choice of function come at the cheapest price but here is your chance!  ...  "
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" ...  At the price it's an incredible bargain.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price it’s worth it to see if it works for you.  ...  "
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" ...  But that being said, it works pretty well for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Definitely worth purchasing.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 36
easy to clean, easy to use, open, instructions, sugar
+89%
-11%
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" ...  simple solution works well  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean and the cutting board is invaluable.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to get into.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great and is easy to open.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean an deasy to refill.  ...  "
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" ...  easy to use  ...  "
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" ...  So easy, just make sure the dial is set to open and put a little water at the bottom resevoir!  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect size, easy to open, but locks up tight.  ...  "
Design
 34
look, looks, counter, looks good, lid
+79%
-21%
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" ...  The design on the end is cute, but not durable.  ...  "
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" ...  wish it was larger but the look is good.  ...  "
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" ...  The red scrapper .  ...  "
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" ...  Snaps closed tight, nice design  ...  "
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" ...  looks to be well made and the seal is good  ...  "
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" ...  Looks good on the counter.  ...  "
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" ...  Neat design idea with one had opening and built in leveler!!!  ...  "
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" ...  Love the design. ... Very Modern look.  ...  "
Drying
 26
drying, brown sugar, sugar, bread, clay
+62%
-38%
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" ...  I live in a really dry place and got this to keep my bread nice.  ...  "
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" ...  Use this for your Protein Powder, Flour, Sugar Coffee, or any dry product that scoops.  ...  "
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" ...  If you put in lettuce that has been dried well, it will keep a while longer than usual.  ...  "
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" ...  This vented breadbox keeps the crust of homemade sourdough crisp, while preventing the cut surface from drying out, and seems more hygienic than leaving the bread on the counter cut side down (which also works).  ...  "
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" ...  No more clumoy, dry, rock hard brown sugar!  ...  "
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" ...  Attached lip makes it easy to level flour in a measuring cup, and tight seal keeps product fresh and dry.  ...  "
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" ...  I can't say it keeps the bread soft, as it does still dry out a bit, but it's perfect for toast which is what we use the bread for.  ...  "
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" ...  I really like this because it does keep my homemade bread from drying out.  ...  "
Returns
 24
returning, replacement, get a replacement, window, policy
+17%
-83%
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" ...  It arrived cracked and is not eligible for return?  ...  "
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" ...  It's not worth the time or effort to return it but very disappointing.  ...  "
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" ...  Sadly, I didn’t find out until past the return deadline.  ...  "
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" ...  I exchanged it. ... Can not even be bothered trying to return it again.  ...  "
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" ...  I wish I could return.  ...  "
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" ...  One of them was broken all in the back and unusable .  ...  "
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" ...  I returned this item  ...  "
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" ...  Now I'll have to go through the hassle of returning it .  ...  "
Marketplace
 18
works, received, advertised, service, product
+94%
-6%
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" ...  Works exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works exactly as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  received on time and as described.  ...  "
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" ...  The replacement was good.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent vendor- great product  ...  "
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" ...  Not hard to do with Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  Came quickly, and shipped well.  ...  "
Comfort
 16
tight, stays, one hand, head of lettuce, lettuce
+75%
-25%
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" ...  But, with this lettuce keeper a head will stay fresh and crisp for weeks.  ...  "
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" ...  It stays soft for a long time. ... It's easy to open but seals tight.  ...  "
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" ...  The cutting board base is a convenient addition, though I'd prefer a design without the finger-hold grooves at the ends.  ...  "
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" ...  I can't speak to how fresh it keeps it yet as I just got it but it will hold a whole head of lettuce and 3 Hearts of Romaine chopped.  ...  "
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" ...  I can use a pinky on my less dominant hand to raise the cap with zero resistance.  ...  "
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" ...  I use both hands to pull it from the cupboard  ...  "
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" ...  I've kept head lettuce in this for over two weeks with no problems .  ...  "
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" ...  I recommend it hands down.  ...  "
Ease of Cleaning
 15
clean, easy to use, mess, flour, easy
+87%
-13%
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" ...  We like the product and it is easy to clean and made well.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to use and easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  Sturdy, easy to clean and cute  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean, holds more than appears.  ...  "
Delivery
 13
received, side, damaged, crack, box
+46%
-54%
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" ...  The description says four pieces and I only received three  ...  "
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" ...  It arrived damaged--shipping box was okay. ... Other items in the box were okay.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived with a tiny crack in the corner. ... One side of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  This product was delivered damaged and used.  ...  "
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" ...  First time it was delivered the terra cotta piece which is the whole reason I brought it was broken.  ...  "
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" ...  in the mail but when it arrived, it had a huge crack and hole in the bottom.  ...  "
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" ...  That being said, mine arrived with a little crack on one side. ... Not enough to keep me from using it just that it arrived that way.  ...  "
Hair
 13
cut, little cutting, cutting, bread, pasta
+100%
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" ...  They're not needed, and they reduce the usable cutting area.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to clean and the cutting board is invaluable.  ...  "
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" ...  I use the cutting board to cut bread all the time.  ...  "
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" ...  They have handy little cutting boards in them that make sliding the bread in and out much easier.  ...  "
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" ...  Another great feature is it has a built in cutting board.  ...  "
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" ...  The cutting board is convenient too.  ...  "
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" ...  The cutting board is cute, but too small for it to be really useful.  ...  "
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" ...  This will allow you control over the cutting board.  ...  "
Capacity
 11
room, kitchen, family, takes, salad
+100%
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" ...  We are a salad house.  ...  "
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" ...  It's at our "Winter Texan" home.  ...  "
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" ...  Works for me n my kitchen  ...  "
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" ...  Makes a lot more room in my pantry  ...  "
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" ...  We saw it at a friends house and they loved theirs.  ...  "
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" ...  I know I probably should have looked at the dimensions more closely but I figured it would be the right size for my family of three.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great purchase for my kitchen.  ...  "
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" ...  one for boat and one for house.  ...  "
Screen Protection
 11
one, arrived, time, first, crack
+9%
-91%
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" ...  However, the first one I received was cracked on the corner.  ...  "
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" ...  I was really excited to use this product, but unfortunately it arrived cracked and chipped.  ...  "
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" ...  Cracked the first time I used it.  ...  "
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" ...  It arrived cracked and is not eligible for return?  ...  "
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" ...  This product cracked in the bottom and moisture crept in.  ...  "
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" ...  One came cracked.  ...  "
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" ...  Will not be repurchasing as I’m afraid the plastic will eventually crack.  ...  "
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" ...  crack the first time I used it  ...  "
Washing
 9
hand, store, lettuce, week, washing
+44%
-56%
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" ...  Have to hand wash, but top is so tight and poorly built you will rip the plastic after awhile just from pulling it open.  ...  "
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" ...  I was excited to wash my romaine lettuce and store it so it would keep for a week or so.  ...  "
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" ...  I only hand wash everything since I don't have a dishwasher.  ...  "
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" ...  I hand wash it once a week and it still cracked.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s an OK product but I wash the product in my dishwasher and now the lid won’t stay on. ... You might be OK if you just wash it by hand every time.  ...  "
CD/DVD
 8
terra cotta disc, sugar, like, comes, clay
+88%
-13%
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" ...  Great size and love that it comes with the terra-cotta disk.  ...  "
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" ...  This has a removable clay disc on the inside top .  ...  "
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" ...  I was shopping for a terra cotta disc for my brown sugar when this came up in suggested products.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the closure snap and that the disc comes with it!  ...  "
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" ...  I like that the terra cotta disc doesn't sit in the sugar.  ...  "
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" ...  I washed the disc in bleach but I am wary now.  ...  "
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" ...  However, I've had to re-wet the disc a few times already and the sugar closet to the disc has turned white and crusty.  ...  "
Features
 8
lock, feature, lid, design, container
+100%
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" ...  Leveler great feature.  ...  "
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" ...  It does a really good job and the moisture adjustment is a great feature.  ...  "
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" ...  This product came exactly as described, is sturdy with convenient features  ...  "
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" ...  No problems and much neater than Giant zip lock bags.  ...  "
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" ...  Want to get another for light brown sugsr, as this one has dark in it.  ...  "
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" ...  I live in a RV and have limited produce keeper features.  ...  "
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" ...  She was delighted with all the features.  ...  "
Defective Delivery
 7
arrived, damaged, terra, received, piece
-100%
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" ...  However, the first one I received was cracked on the corner.  ...  "
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" ...  It arrived damaged--shipping box was okay.  ...  "
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" ...  I was really excited to use this product, but unfortunately it arrived cracked and chipped.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived with a tiny crack in the corner.  ...  "
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" ...  This product was delivered damaged and used.  ...  "
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" ...  First time it was delivered the terra cotta piece which is the whole reason I brought it was broken. ... Second time I received it terra cotta piece was not even included.  ...  "
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" ...  One came cracked.  ...  "
Controls
 6
control, push, knob, dial, container
+50%
-50%
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" ...  One of the three broke off and the turn knob will not stay on - leaving a hole.  ...  "
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" ...  The air control feels cheap.  ...  "
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" ...  This product seemed to be working well until it bumped up against the side of a drawer and the humidity control knob broke off.  ...  "
As Gift
 6
one, got, gifts, christmas, buy
+100%
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" ...  Got more as gifts for the holidays  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this one as a gift, because I have one of these already and I love it!  ...  "
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" ...  Going to buy one for my daughters for Christmas  ...  "
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" ...  I really will buy this again, and maybe for gifts!  ...  "
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" ...  I got this for my mom as a gift and she loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  I felt very happy that she liked this gift so muchcck  ...  "
Product As Described
 6
works, advertised, described, received
+100%
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" ...  Works exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works exactly as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  received on time and as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as advertised.  ...  "
Washer Dryer
 6
sugar from drying, keeps, drying, dry, brown sugar
+83%
-17%
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" ...  It keeps the powdered sugar dry and has the shaker top as well.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the best product to get your sugar from drying.  ...  "
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" ...  Keeps the brown sugar from drying out and getting hard.  ...  "
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" ...  Really does do a good job of keep the bread from drying out.  ...  "
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" ...  It is very dry in AZ and this works perfect.  ...  "
Setup
 4
easy
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  I followed instructions but am disappointed.  ...  "
Cooling
 4
fridge, salad, bread, air
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Once it gets cold it shrinks and is impossible to put on.  ...  "
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" ...  It takes up way too much room in the fridge.  ...  "
Coffee
 3
sugar, keeper, getting
+100%
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" ...  I don't have to worry about moisture or strong smells (like coffee or beef jerky) ruining anything and the food stays fresh.  ...  "
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" ...  Getting the pasta keeper now and thinking of getting the coffee keeper soon.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great for my sugar, flour, and coffee!  ...  "
Overall performance
 3
well
+100%
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" ...  Does the job!  ...  "
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" ...  It does it's job very well!  ...  "
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" ...  And this one does the job perfectly.  ...  "
Cover
 3
fits
+100%
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" ...  (Usually after buying a new bag.)  ...  "
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" ...  My former method of keeping it in its original bag inside of a ziplock bag worked way better than this thing.  ...  "
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" ...  one bag fits great.  ...  "

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