The truth about Zip Top containers, my honest review
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
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In this video I compare the Zip Top containers to the claims made in the commercial and my own experience. All the clips for the original commercial belong to Zip Top. But the opinions are all my own, I wasn't sponsored. 
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Matt Meese can sell anything
Sure, because he plays the devil on RUclips. ;-)
Yes he can!
Heck yeah he can
Matt could sell me $100 on random leaf he found on the sidewalk, I’d buy it. He’d just be so convincing.
I literally saw the ad on RUclips and watched the whole thing and also showed my mom/sister because he was in it XD
After seeing their ad I immediately searched for a review and found this video. I definitely will not be buying now after hearing they don't seal. That's a pretty huge deal! Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for this review! I was about to buy all the sets but your honest video just changed my mind. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
Same!!
THANK YOU! I was just about to order them. They're expensive, but I thought they'd be an investment in the long run. If they don't seal then they seem useless to me.
Thank you! You just saved me lots of money and frustration. I really appreciate the honesty!
Thank you for this review! Not having a seal is huge! I can’t believe they advertise the freezer....without a seal. On the go is not good either without a good deal.
This review makes me so sad, just because the advertizer was Matt D:
"is Zip-Top perfect? No but also yes." - Matt Meese. Looks like we have to keep some of our lids and containers after all. Just organize them well.
same
I was sold when I saw the Zip Top ad, the marketing is great! But I’m so glad I watched your review. You made some great points and suggestions! I’ll have to check out the stasher bags. Thanks!
This was very helpful. I’m trying to switch to more reusable options and cycle out single use items.
My zip tops are great. LOVE the texture and how they DO seal.
Glad I watched your review before buying because I thought these were air tight
Glad I could help!
So basically their only downside is a bad seal on most of the models which stasher is better at. Sounds great to me.
How can it replace a zip bag if they don't have air tightness... 🤦♂️
Thank you for this honest review. I could see myself using a few of their cup containers but yeah, I would probably get frustrated without an airtight seal. Thanks for the warning! I might still get a few but I probably don't need to stock up.
Was just about to pull the trigger on the full set based on the ad. Glad I took the time to watch your review. Thanks for saving me $80.
Oh, man, in Houston I have no use for containers that are not air-tight! Humidity will turn food soggy in hours. Thanks for letting us know!
The biggest pros of Zip Top:
-goes through a dishwasher better than certain other brands
(Big selling point because some reusable bags are a PAIN to hand wash)
-steaming batches of veggies in the microwave
-*temporary* storage of small/snack batches of fruit or veggies
-withstands kid use
(Kids can be rough with their things lol)
Biggest downsides:
-not meant for long-term storage in the fridge or freezer (very short term is fine)
-doesn't 100% perfectly seal at the top
-Availability (sold out at Costco & I never see this at my local target...yes, I know they're online but at the time I wanted to start out, pick just "one" or "two" up & test it...shipping prices stink lol)
-the clear colored zip tops will get a *slight* orange tint if you *frequently* store a tomato based sauce/salsa in them...I don't have the green, purple or other colors so I don't know if those will stain
...
I have a few of these & mostly use them for snack size portions of fruit/veg. Plus great for steaming a batch of broccoli for mealtimes.
I have put small batches of fruit in the freezer with these but after a month or two minor freezer burn will happen...definitely very short term freezer storage...I like them for what they are & what they can do, but yes they're not perfect, fyi
Can say that I do use less plastic snack bags this way
Great review. I would have expected them to be air tight but also to not pop open.
Not surprised they don’t stay closed. I came to YT because I noticed they did not speak about the seal mechanism AT ALL in any of their advertisements.
Such a Great honest, fair, and comprehensive review!!!
Very eye-opening! Thank you!
I agree with you. That ad is misleading and they should change it. Thank you for this honest review! And thanks for the links!
Thank you for this review. These looked really cool but every complaint you have presented has demonstrated that this is basically a completely useless product. He literally uses crumbs falling out of a baggy into a back pack and goes "if you're tired of this..." as an example of why to use the product as opposed to something else. Also if the soup is going to leak and splatter because the stupid thing pops open as part of the design is just downright irresponsible. If it can't seal properly don't tell people to freaking put any kind of hot liquid in the product. You're going to get ppl hurt. These blatantly don't do what they claim to do. I would have sent it back and demanded a full refund.
Thank you for sharing your review. It was super helpful.
Stasher is made in China, Zip Top is made in US. China's human rights issues make me avoid them. HELP! I choose glass with snap lids.
Good point, it does matter where stuff is made...
i was so close to buying the peach set from zip top because their marketing is done very well, but you convinced me to buy a pink set from stasher
Some very strong points
Maybe I use mine differently. I’ve never used them for the freezer, but I love them for sandwiches in a cooler and for slices of fruit and stuff in them. They are really nice for saving stews and stuff like that in the fridge. Of all of of them the large meal ones are my favorite since I like Mac n cheese, saving cookies I make, and soups/stew.
very well done video! saved me some money, super informative and helpful
They seem good for non food storage, or snacks for kids in the car or to hand them just now.
Thanks!!!!! About to buy a whole set. I have stasher and they are leak proof and works wonder. Using for Salad and other liquid stuff. And i never had problem. I thought its the same leak proof. 😅
Also I wonder what if you used binder clips on the corners to keep them sealed tight? 🤔
My Stasher containers got really dirty. They became really sticky and collected dust and stains (even after putting them in the dishwasher). Has that happened to you?
Oh that does not sound nice. I didn't have this issue. But I did notice my Zip Tops got sticky after drying them in the window... the sun is maybe effecting the silicone? My Stasher was mostly used for dry goods, so I think that's why it didn't get really dirty.
could have been such a great product thanks fir the review and saving me some money
Very thorough!
This video is so helpful!!
Very helpful review. Saw these at Target for $50 for 3 containers. For that price they should seal very well and repel stains and odors. I’m not sure what the point of these are if you need to have a container to contain your container in.
Thank you for your review.
Very helpful. Thank you.
Great video! Kind of curious, I don't recall you mentioning it but did you hand wash your containers or were they run through the dishwasher? Thanks 😊
Yes, they go in the dishwasher. They do how ever stay wet, as most silicone products, the heat dry doesn't dry them. So they need a towel or more air drying after. Hand washing is an option too.
Thanks for confirming, I appreciate your review. I still think I'm going to purchase the set and try handwashing them to see how the seal holds up.. Regardless of the outcome I love the concept of the product and I have no problem with Zip Top taking my money.. Lol 😉
Thank you! I almost bought some of these. Gotta have a good seal
Thank you for this!!! Saved me some money!
Thank you so much!
I subscribed to your channel because you were HONEST😁
Thank you!
Thank you, mama!!!
Wow what's the point of having an expensive container that does not close well. Good review I was thinking of buying but not now
Interesting. That is pretty bad that they do not zip completely.
The concern I had when watching their commercial is that because of the squeezing on top you effectively decrease the volume. So for example in a similar container, you might be able to put in 750 ml of soup but because here you have to get the sides together maybe you can put in only 500 ml of soup. Do I get it right?
Thanks for the review!! saved me $200 almost bought them
Glass containers are good but they are heavy. There are alternatives and you just choose the one that suits.
You need to make more reviews. Thanks 🙏
Have you tried Stasher??
YES!!! Did you see at 7.40? Did you try them too? Do you like them so far?
@@MotherhoodwithTeya I do!
@@RoadtoFIRE Me too
my wife jut told me theyre $90 - forget it.
Thanks for your review! I wasn't sure to buy theirs or stasher but I wouldn't want to support a company that doesn't have helpful customer service.
Gracias por tu vídeo. 💚 Quería los zip top, me ahorraste una decepción post compra.
You're so charming!! This video was wonderful, thank you!
Thank you!
You have just saved me wasting money. I can't thank you enough.
Seriously, just put a small binder clip out two on there to seal them. It'll work. What doesn't work is the insane price. I just bought 2 packs of 2 snack size silicone bags (that have a small down clip that holds the bag sealed) for $3.49 at Aldi. The full size one was the same price.
The Rubbermaid link does not work anymore. Thank you.
! yay! I don't own a microwave either.
This is great!
Just buy a bunch of Tupperware at this point. They last 20+ years...
The main thing with using ziplocs is space saving and freezing
People honestly believe this is what’s going to save the plant🤣🤣🤣
Stasher bags are the best!!!
Pretty sure the commercial did have a short section saying they weren't air tight. Appreciate your points though
For freezer, you *could* put whatever in to freeze them and then (yeah I know) put the container *inside* of a freezer bag. Then, since the freezer bag doesn't get dirty at all, you can reu see them. (If you already have them and want a way to freeze in them.)
Thanks for the review definitely informative. Will not buy them.
I think this was a harsh review. I'm sure they tried as hard as they could to make something sealable. I believe that this is a good product and will be improved in the future. Also, just make something when you plan on using it.
Thank you. I did focus on the seal not working as well as I hoped... But I tried to give a good review and also show the good properties of Zip Top that they do have. I hope they can improve their seal and make a great product in the future.
you now that was a comedy ad right
*cough* karen *cough*
No she's not, she's reviewing it and being honest about the faults of the product.
According to urban dictionary: Middle aged woman, typically blonde, makes solutions to others' problems an inconvenience to her although she isn't even remotely affected.
Karen sues the local city council after they installed a new STOP sign that hides the sun from her window for two minutes a day. The sign was installed after a school boy on his bicycle was hit by a speeding driver and died.
It’s a review are you dumb