GLAD ForceFlex Protection Unscented OdorShield Reviews Summary

Odor Control

Pros:

• "Once you tie it up, it doesn't spread any foul odor from the garbage."
• "They do seem to keep the odors to a minimum, even when the can gets full."
• "They do reduce garbage odor, however."
• "I love the odor control. It has a very slight fresh scent, but not like the other scented bags that make me nauseous and give me a splitting headache."

Cons:

• "These bags smell terrible. They say they are unscented but they are not."
• "Perfume wrapped garbage just smells like garbage is wearing perfume. You still smell the garbage."
• "They smell of baby powder, which makes me gag every time I have to open one up."
• "The odor control in these bags provides an overpowering scent that is not pleasant."
• "These are labeled unscented but are the extreme opposite."
• "The item description says nothing about scent, but these bags have a strong perfume odor."
• "The scent is strong and somewhat sickening."

Durability and Design

Pros:

• "These bags are stretchy and hold a ton and just overall are boss."
• "The durable plastic resists punctures so it is not likely to break when carrying or leak into your garbage can."
• "I haven't had one leak with these bags yet, and the draw string makes it super easy to ensure all my garbage stays inside."
• "They are durable and can handle a ton of garbage."
• "I could have filled the entire bag with water and it wouldn't have leaked."
• "They do not leak, they do not tear."
• "These bags are strong."

Cons:

• "If you put anything with a corner in them (like a cardboard box) they rip."
• "No matter how gentle I take these bags out of the can, they rip -- yes, the forceflex!!"
• "I have ordered these bags several times and it is random gray or white. I want unscented but I also want white."
• "Bags are ripped easily by can edges or lids and hold less before bursting at the bottom."
• "They also have an alarming tendency to leak."
• "Very thin and things poke through *very* easily."
• "These bags are flimsy - rip when just touched - and require double bagging to put out in the garbage."

Fit and Size

Pros:

• "It's always a good idea to make sure what size you are buying so you can approximate the fit."
• "The size is just right for a 13 gallon car."
• "I have a std garbage bin. It fits perfectly on the bin."
• "It fits perfectly on the bin."

Cons:

• "Listing says 13 gallon tall. Does not fit in my trash cans that hold every other 13 gallon tall."
• "They also do not fit in 13 gal trash bin."
• "The box claims they ‘hug’ the top of your waste can, but that’s only true if you have a certain size receptacle."
• "It's as if they are 11.5-gal bags, not designed to hold the contents of a 13-gal trash can so that the customer has to use up the box of bags faster."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "HONESTLY a great deal. I will buy again once I run out of these."
• "Costs a little bit more than the generic brands but worth every penny."
• "Less expensive than locally and on top of that the pkg. included a $2 coupon inside good on another purchase."
• "This 90-count box of kitchen can bags is an excellent value."
• "With 90 in a box, I shouldn't be out of these for some time."

Cons:

• "I wish I didn't have 90 of them."
• "Also having 90 is nice, less likely to run out."
• "These should last me at least six months."
• "I paid $15.94 for the same box of 90 count in 2022. Today, the same box is now $29.94. It’s not inflation. It’s price gouging."
• "The description claims that these are unscented - that is completely untrue."