I like plastic storage containers, and after a lot of trial and error I’m learning what the difference is between ones that do a good job and ones that do a great job. I’ve found OXO rarely lets me down. You pay a lot more for them but what you get is something that is well thought out and well made. And it seems like they have something for every purpose.
WHAT IT IS
In this case I wanted a container that is roughly the size and shape of an average cereal box that holds about 20 ounces. The reason is that when I buy cereal at the membership clubs they usually come in two cello bags which are really awkward to store on my cereal shelf along with the prepackaged ones from the grocery stores. This one is the ideal size and shape, has an easy to grip handle and maybe the best design pop open pour top of any I’ve seen. It’s a strong clear non-flexible plastic that reveals the contents and has one feature that makes it stand out among all of the rest.
THE FEATURE I LIKE MOST
What I like most isn’t really a features as much as a design that’s free if any latches or other things that can cause it to catch on other things in my cupboard. The top is just a press to fit rubber gasket with no latches at all. It doesn’t look like it would stay in place but it does. To use it you just press down on a teeter-totter type flap and the front end pops up just enough to smoothly pour almost any cereal, even mini shredded wheat. The design mean nothing will get stuck on the way out – no crevices to have to clean. When you press down on the flap it locks securely in place with a second rubber gasket.
CLEANING
A cereal container doesn’t require a lot of cleaning but from time to time I would want to do more than wipe it with a damp paper towel. For those instances the flap slides off and every part is exposed to deep clean in the sink.
YES OR NO
The reason I chose this one is that it is one of the few that fits exactly where a cereal box would in my cupboard. It’s simple and no hassle. They have a three-pak that saves a few dollars but I only really needed or wanted one. Do be careful, there are other sizes that look very similar, only one of them is 3.4 quart. I won’t ding them for this but it’s frustrating that OXO never listens to customers and they still refuse to give simple exact measurements for most of their products, insisting instead on referring to how many quarts it holds which in my opinion is useless – who can visualize the size of a container and if it will fit in a pantry or other place by how many quarts it holds, and who measures the contents of cereal boxes in quarts? Those rare times that a product page has any dimensions at all it is for the size of the outer box they use to send it to you. It’s amazing a company could be so out of tune with how their customers think. Despite that, I like this product.
| Product Dimensions | 10.5"L x 4"W x 10.5"H |
|---|---|
| Recommended Uses For Product | Cereal |
| Special Feature | Airtight, Dishwasher Safe |
| Container Shape | Rectangular |
| Closure Type | Twist Lock |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Product Care Instructions | Microwave Safe |
| Item Volume | 3.4 Quarts |
| Unit Count | 3.0 Count |
| Is Microwaveable | Yes |
| Manufacturer | OXO |
| Part Number | 11180800 |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 11180800 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 3 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Style | Dispenser |
| Pattern | 3 Piece Cereal Set |
| Shape | Cylinder |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Special Features | Airtight, Dishwasher Safe |
| Included Components | Three 3.4 Qt Cereal Dispensers with Lids |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Number of Sets | 1 |
