Rubbermaid Brilliance Storage Container BPA free Reviews Summary

Durability

Pros:

• "I’ve had these for a year and they are still doing its job."
• "These containers have worked really well for me. I haven't experienced cracking as reported in other reviews."
• "Rubbermaid Brilliance BPA-Free Food Storage Containers have proven to be a reliable choice for my kitchen storage needs."
• "These containers work very well, and I've been using them for over a year and have not experienced any leaks."
• "I love these Tupperware! I originally had two of the large Tupperware and ordered a set for myself for Christmas."
• "I have had these containers for about 18 months and they’re all beginning to fail."
• "They are sturdy, seal tight, are microwavable and dishwasher safe."
• "I have 40+ containers purchased from here / Target in the last 12-15 mo. At least 15-20 in the last 3 mo."

Cons:

• "I’ve had them for one year and I’m down to just 2 that haven’t developed significant cracks."
• "They will crack in the dishwasher, I got mine in late 2022 and more than half are already broken in early 2024."
• "After using the container two times it started to see cracks."
• "We bought this set a little less than a year ago and they are already breaking."
• "Have had these containers for about 18 months and they’re all beginning to fail."
• "I started noticing cracks in a few. Now they are all damaged to some extent (containers themselves, not the lids.)"
• "The variety of sizes is nice and helps organize the fridge. Containers stack nicely but the lids don't."
• "I bought these because my husband said he would eat the leftovers if he could see what was inside."

Seal and Leak-Proof Quality

Pros:

• "Just fold the locks down and you’re ready to travel with no leaks."
• "They seal well to prevent leaks and the pop-up vents seem to work for microwave heating."
• "I LOVE the variety of sizes, the look, and the tight seal!"
• "They hold up well in the dishwasher, but I only put them in the top rack. I love that they are truly leak proof even when upside-down."
• "The lids are interchangeable between some of the medium sizes so less searching for missing lids."
• "They are easy to clean, stackable, and great for meal prep/leftovers."
• "I don't think I've ever liked a storage container more. Totally worth the price. I meal prep my lunches for the week on Sunday and when I tell you that my sandwich, that I made on Sunday, is still fresh on Friday, I'm not kidding!"
• "I've used other less expensive, lower quality meal prep containers before and they don't last."

Cons:

• "Leak proof as advertised. But after only three months of steady use, fridge, dishwasher, and microwave, cracks in the body of the containers and lids are developing."
• "I love these containers. It doesn't leak and is airtight well. However, I don't like it when I try to open the lid."
• "Buuuut after a few months they started cracking. We've had several start leaking and realized they had cracks."
• "Description indicated dishwasher safe. After putting in dishwasher, top shelf, after first use, it came out cracked."
• "After using the container two times it started to see cracks. I contact Amazon but because I'm living in Jamaica my shipping agent don't do return."
• "After 8 months, most of my containers are cracked and/or warped."
• "Used them for weekly meal prep and lunch after about 8 months the containers slowly started breaking."
• "I've had these for a little over a month now and I love them! Recently got into meal prepping to bring some sanity back into my life and these containers have been so helpful."

Microwave and Dishwasher Safety

Pros:

• "They seal well to prevent leaks and the pop-up vents seem to work for microwave heating."
• "I love that both the containers and lids can go in the dishwasher."
• "Leak proof, dishwasher safe, never stains."
• "Rubbermaid Brilliance BPA-Free Food Storage Containers have proven to be a reliable choice for my kitchen storage needs. The ability to safely use them in both the microwave and dishwasher adds to their convenience, making meal prep and cleanup a breeze."
• "I have used them successfully for both freezer and microwave."
• "I use these for meal prepping and they are awesome, but after a few uses i noticed some cracks forming in the plastic."
• "You can stack them, and they're very easy to clean."
• "These are great and worth the price compared to the cheaper versions.100% leak proof, non staining even with tomato sauce, and the nest within each other saving a ton on stage space."

Cons:

• "They will crack in the dishwasher, I got mine in late 2022 and more than half are already broken in early 2024."
• "After using the container two times it started to see cracks. I contact Amazon but because I'm living in Jamaica my shipping agent don't do return."
• "The container won’t hold liquid nor can it be airtight because it has hairline crack approximate crack of about six inches along the bottom of one container; the other container was fine."
• "I would have spent the extra bit on glassware had I known these scratch and discolor so easily."
• "After many years of using Rubbermaid’s Premier line, some of my lids no longer fit snugly, and several containers have cracked (due to drops, not quality)."
• "I only occasionally use, & hand washed. Still cracks developed & are completely unusable in 6 months....I've had disposable, containers last longer."
• "I purchased my first 4 in August, 2023 and I was so impressed with the quality of the seal and the ease of microwaving that I quickly bought another 4."
• "I reheated leftovers in these containers (nothing high in sugar content or oil) and they developed hairline cracks in the plastic."