OXO Good Grips 10-Piece POP Container Set
January 13, 2010 | Posted by 
- Set contains 10 OXO Good Grips POP containers ideal for storing a variety of dry foods
- Includes 2 each: 2/7-quart for spices, dried chilies, bouillon; 1/2-quart for tea bags, candy, sugar cubes; 8/9-quart for 1-pound box of brown sugar or nuts
- Includes 1 each: 2-1/9-quart for long pasta noodles; 2-2/5-quart for cookies, crackers; 2-1/2-quart for rice, pasta, breadsticks; 4-quart for 5-pound bag of flour or sugar
- Containers are airtight, stackable, and space-efficient, making it easy to keep dry foods fresh and kitchens organized
- Container corners allow for easy pouring; Square and rectangular shapes maximize space-efficiency; dishwasher safe
Product Description
This set contains 10 OXO Good Grips POP containers that are ideal for storing a variety of dry foods. Set includes: (2) 2/7-quart-ideal for spices, dried chilies and bouillon, (2) 1/2-quart-ideal for tea bags, candy and sugar cubes, (2) 8/9-quart-ideal for a standard 1-pound box of brown sugar or nuts, (1) 2-1/9-quart-ideal for spaghetti, linguini and lasagna noodles, (1) 2-2/5-quart-ideal size for cookies and crackers, (1) 2-1/2-quart-ideal for rice, pasta and breadsticks, (1) 4-quart-ideal for 5-pound bag of flour or sugar. The OXO Good Grips POP containers are airtight, stackable and space-efficient, making it easy to keep your dry foods fresh and your kitchen organized. The containers have a unique push-button mechanism that creates an airtight seal with just one touch. The button also serves as a handle to lift off the lid and the lids come apart for thorough cleaning. In fact, the containers can be used in so many places that you’ll want them Popping up everywhere.
OXO Good Grips 10-Piece POP Container Set
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These are great so far. It is a good set, but I ended up ordering 2 more of the “square” 2 2/5 qt and 2 of the smallest ones. The narrow ones are not really big enough to maneuver a 1 cup scoop, so the square ones work best for sugar, flour, etc. The small ones are great for kids snacks – dried fruit, pretzels, etc. Be aware: the descriptions say “dishwasher safe” but on the containers themselves, it says the silicone gasket is dishwasher safe, but all of the other parts should be hand washed. Not a big deal since they probably won’t get washed frequently – you wouldn’t want to use them for leftovers, just dry goods.
Rating: 5 / 5
Overview:
I have purchased many of these storage containers, in various sizes. As with most OXO products, I have been extremely satisfied with them, and I would buy them again. More importantly, my wife appears to be equally impressed with her gift.
That being said, I don’t think they would work as well for everyone, as they do for us. They are expensive, and they are not necessarily the best choice for a home with small children. As such, I will provide you with my observations, and leave it up to you to decide how they would fit into your personal lifestyle.
The pros:
They seal flawlessly, and with great ease. I believe they are the best product available for keeping the freshness in, and the bugs out. They stack nicely, and their clear siding permits easy identification of the contents within. Their rounded corners make pouring a breeze.
These containers come in a variety of sizes, and meet all of our kitchen dry-storage needs. They work for everything from baking goods, to cereals and crackers, to bread. Yes, the two largest container sizes can hold a normal-sized loaf of bread, and keep it fresh for much longer.
They have really helped organize the pantry, which looks great, and makes it much easier to evaluate how much of a product requires replentishment, prior to shopping.
The cons:
First, many of them (especially the larger sizes) are not packaged well for shipping, and they have arrived in broken condition. Fortunately, Amazon Customer Service has promptly replaced them, without delay. To me, the long-term convenience far outweighs the short-term frustration.
Second, we have not broken any of them after delivery, but we are also quite careful in their handling. I’m not sure how well they would do with small children, so be advised before you invest. I suspect a single drop on the hard kitchen floor would result in a damaged container, but I am not willing to test my hypothesis at this price.
Third, they are not dishwasher safe, except for the silicon sealing ring. For us, this has not been a major issue, but it may be a problem for others. Personally, we have found their non-pourous construction to be easy to clean, so we don’t mind hand washing them.
Pre-purchase planning:
Be aware that for stacking purposes, the containers come in three shapes (from the top view): small-square shape, large-square shape, and rectangular shape. While you can sometimes mix them for stacking, in general, I find that it is best to stick to one shape (for a particular stack).
Also, be aware that you get more bang-for-the-buck with the larger sizes. The relationship between the price of the container and the volume of storage is indirect. In short, less storage costs you more money.
In general, I find the large-square shape and the rectangular shape to be the most beneficial. They permit easy access, and they allow the buyer more options regarding what to put in them. That being said, understand that the prepackaged sets tend to come with a lot of the small-square shaped containers.
The smallest sizes have limited functionality, but can be useful for storing raisons, small candies, etc. As for the spices mentioned by the manufacturer, spices usually come in a bottle. For those that don’t, I believe there are better (and cheaper) products available.
Summary:
For those willing to deal with the shipping issues, the risk of future breakage, and the hand-washing, I think this is by far the best product on the market. With care, they will save you money in the long-run because: they keep things fresh, they keep the bugs out, and they make it easy to avoid the over-buying or the under-buying of groceries. They are a quality product, and they make the kitchen look great.
Whether you want to buy many of them or just a few, I generally recommend the larger sizes. They provide the best bang-for-the-buck, and permit greater flexibility. Specifically, I would start with a few of the large-square types to see if you like them as much as I do.
Thank you for those who posted before me. Much of what I have said consolidates what you mentioned before, and really helped with my purchasing decisions. For those of you still stuck in the decision-making process; good luck! I hope this helps out a little.
Rating: 5 / 5
These are outstanding. However, you DO have to remember that they are not made of glass or any other heavier material. Sure, it’s high-impact plastic, but they are still plastic. I had a lid fall into a container, and when it hit the bottom it made a small crack in it. Not all the way through, no – it is still air tight. Sure it was a freak thing that would probably never happen again, but that it is what it is.
I would definitely buy again.
Rating: 4 / 5
I love these pop-top containers. They keep your flour bug-free without taking up freezer space, the lids are secure, you can see what’s in them and know when you’re running low, etc.
I’m docking one star from this set, though, because the small boxes are basically useless. Most of the things they suggest storing in them come in perfectly good containers of their own. I can’t really figure out why someone would dump a jar of spices into this instead of just leaving it be, but maybe people do. They’re pretty good toys for my baby, though.
And a note: these are not quite unbreakable. Dropping one of the containers on our hard linoleum kitchen floor resulted in a sizeable crack in the bottom. It didn’t shatter, or even break into pieces, but it’s still damaged and less usable (water can seep through the crack).
Rating: 4 / 5
These are incredibly sleek, stackable & pantry friendly. The clear containers make finding your food quick and easy. Forget worrying about bugs in your flour, forget about leaving bulk items in their bags. These are unbreakable and easy to open & close.
Rating: 5 / 5