What's blue, silver and clear? Why my Sterilite storage container!
Written: Nov 05 '03
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Pros: Proven to be durable. The clear bottom is a plus!
Cons: I have found no cons with this product.
The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this quality product for your storage needs.
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| sblaydes's Full Review: Sterilite 1890 Hinged Lid Showoffs |
It’s true… Sometimes I can be the most organized person. But more often than not, I don’t even come close. If given the chance to hide clutter in an empty drawer or closet in the guest bedroom, I do it. That is… until company arrives.
A couple of months ago when I learned that my husbands mother and step father would be coming for a two week visit, I knew that some cleaning would need to be done in the guest bedroom. One of the many items that needed to be organized was a drawer full of art supplies for my daughter. Mind you, these are not your ordinary everyday art supplies. I am talking about empty toilet paper rolls, empty paper towel rolls, Popsicle sticks and even a package of small (very) ceramic terracotta plant holders from a past school project. I wanted a storage container large enough to fit these items but also small enough not to take up too much space in the closet. Off to Wal-Mart I went in search of such a product!
~ What is blue, silver and clear? ~
When glancing at all the storage container options I had at Wal-Mart I wasn’t quite sure which to purchase. Since I have read many raving reviews on Sterilite products here at Epinions, I decided to focus in on this particular Sterilite brand.
When I spotted the Sterilite – 1890 Hinged Lid Showoff I was immediately impressed. My first impression, I loved the clear bottom. I knew that this would allow other and myself to easily spot what items were inside this container. My second impression was the shape of this storage container. The Sterilite – 1890 Hinged Lid Showoff is not in your typical square, rectangular or boxy shape. While it does show some rectangular shape to it I refer to it as more of an oval shape. Instead of pointed corners the corners on this container are smooth and round. It is also taller in height than width. The exact measurements of the Sterilite – 1890 Hinged Lid Showoff are “16 5/8"L x 9 5/8"W x 8 7/8"H”. (These measurements were taken off of the label on this product. They can also be found on the Sterilite web site.)
The lid is blue in color, almost a steel blue in my opinion, which has a bit of a metallic sheen to it. Sterilite refers to the color as “glacier”. Besides the handle and locking latch this is the only color on this storage container.
Speaking of the handle and locking latch, these are silver in color and also seem to feature a sort of metallic sheen to them. So far I have been quite impressed with the quality of not only the lid but of the locking latch as well. Sometimes I find that containers loose their locking ability over time. Or, the hinged lid comes unattached from the bottom (base). This Sterilite – 1890 Hinged Lid Showoff has not shown any visible signs of giving up its locking ability. Not only do I find it easy to latch and unlatch, but so does my eight-year-old daughter. The handle on top also allows for easy carrying from the closet to the kitchen table when need be. This may not seem like a big feature but I find that it is easier for my daughter to maneuver than carrying a larger square shaped container.
As mentioned above the bottom of the Sterilite – 1890 Hinged Lid Showoff is clear in color. I can not tell you what a great feature I think this is! All of the items I intended to place inside this storage container fit. The empty paper towel rolls (10) I have placed on their sides, next to some of the empty toilet paper (12) rolls that are standing upright. The remaining art items are situated inside as well and are easy for my daughter to access. For my needs, this storage container was the perfect size.
~ Neat facts! ~
Did you know that all Sterilite products are made in the United States? Yes, that’s right! According to the Sterilite web site at http://www.sterilite.com it states “All Sterilite Storage Products are made in the USA.” If you also look at the white label on this storage container it proudly states on the top right hand corner “Made in U.S.A.”
Also noted on the Sterilite web site, “We are the world's largest independent manufacturer of plastic housewares.” While I can assume that this statement is correct, I can tell you that when searching the shelves at Wal-Mart for any type of storage container Sterilite is a brand that you see often in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. After having made this purchase, I am very pleased with this product and have made purchases of other products with the Sterilite name.
~ Yes! Now I can “Showoff” that closet! ~
Okay, a bit tacky I know… but I can now proudly open the guest bedroom closet and not only showoff my clean and organized clutter but you can also glimpse at what is inside my Sterilite – 1890 Hinged Lid Showoff. While this may not be a big deal to you, my eight-year-old daughter appreciates the fact that she can find her art supplies quickly. I appreciate the fact that she is not rummaging through storage container after container in search of her art supplies. The see through bottom on this storage container makes it very easy to spot what items are inside.
I have been quite impressed with the quality of the Sterilite – 1890 Hinged Lid Showoff, so much so that I have not hesitated to purchase several others of the same style. Did you know that you can stack the same style container one atop of the other? This has given me the ability to store more of my clutter using less ground space.
So yes, in the end I would highly recommend this Sterilite – 1890 Hinged Lid Showoff. It gets high points in quality, durability and style. Oh, and with a price of $3.97, I feel as if I am really getting a great deal for my money.
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To view other Sterilite products go to:
http://www.sterilite.com
Sterilite Corporation
30 Scales Lane
P.O. Box 524
Townsend, MA 01469
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