Rachael Ray 47553 Kitchenware Garbage Reviews Summary

Utility and Design

Pros:

• "The non-slip bottom is the perfect detail, and it's got just enough heft to be dead steady when I get klutzy."
• "The quality, size and non skid bottom is worth paying $15 for this bowl."
• "Wonderful price, too!"
• "I use these bowls to throw scraps in them while I am preparing my juices. I found them quite large, slightly flat on the bottom with a rubber ring for stability, easy to clean and the color is quite pretty."
• "Super-sturdy, great for use as intended (garbage bowl) while cooking, but also makes a great salad bowl, chip/snack bowl."
• "Non-slip rubber base works well and while using does not move an inch."
• "Very useful and washes clean easily. Has a grippy ring on the bottom so it won't slide around on your counter."

Cons:

• "Cracked all the way after using 5 times."
• "Already had disposed of the box by the time I learned it was a crack all the way down… after it leaked everywhere."
• "The only reason I gave it 4 stars for durability was because I felt it broke too easily considering the circumstances of its demise."
• "On the downside, do not put it on a hot stove, dropping it causes it to shatter."
• "Just never drop it! Cracked one & had to replace, however a little glue on the crack and it's still good for garbage."
• "Cannot recommend this bowl for the fact it cracked after one month of use."
• "It cracked in half after falling only about 2 feet to the floor."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The price was $15 which is in my opinion still on high end for kitchen bowl, but for unknown reason I felt that want to have it."
• "We have this in two colors and have bought it as a wedding/shower present for many people."
• "A really useful and necessary kitchen item!"
• "It’s decorative, sturdy and cleans up well in the dishwasher."
• "Love it. best thing in my kitchen in a long time.. totally worth it."
• "Saves time as you dump collective garbage all at once."
• "Great product, strongly recommended."

Cons:

• "This is a good product but fully priced for what it is."
• "The price on this melamine(plastic) bowl is much too high. You're paying for Rachel Ray's name and not much else."
• "When I looked it up on amazon the price was outrageous expansive, I thought who will buy that bowl for ordinary task for such price when you can easily go without it."
• "On the other hand I found these bowls to be overpriced for a plastic bowl... Price is the single biggest reason I cannot recommend this item."
• "The only problem is the price, given what a simple product it is."
• "Yes, it's a $20 garbage bowl."
• "I can't imagine a bowl costing $20 would crack so easily."

Aesthetics and Functionality

Pros:

• "I love these garbage bowls! I use them constantly for garbage and for prepping salads or greens."
• "Rachel Ray is a genius for this creation! I still recall watching her on TV years ago talking about the idea of a garbage bowl - put this versatile and colorful bowl on the counter and throw all your 'waste' in at as you cook, for simplicity and convenience."
• "I've had a couple of these bowls and really like them."
• "It's more rich in color in person."
• "It's very lightweight and extremely sturdy!"
• "I think this is the best bowl I have ever had. It doesn't break, it's the perfect size and very pretty."
• "It's so pretty to be left on the counter and very handy when you need it to put your veggie peels, etc in."

Cons:

• "Not true melamine which I have lots of, some dating back to the mid 1950's."
• "No where does it say this product is plastic! When I read the reviews a woman stated that she broke hers on the tile floor. I thought it must be ceramic. It’s not and I am completely disappointed…"
• "It looks pretty nice but the flaky texture in the long run just gives it a 'used and dirty' feel."
• "But they're actually obnoxiously large and you can't even buy lids for them."
• "The idea that this is some stroke of genius is bogus. Buying a bowl for this purpose fall under the heading 'A fool & their money are soon parted'."
• "At times it's too small, like when I'm making a large salad or chopping up a pineapple."
• "But then it fell on the floor and shattered."