With fall approaching, it’s a great time to give your pantry a small refresh.You can start by swapping out your food storage containers for Rubbermaid’s ultra-durable container, which is on sale for $12 today.You can get the brand’s 2.8-liter (12 cups) plastic bin for more than 25 percent off, plus several other containers, sizes and sets from the brand on sale, too.
Below, I talk more about the deal and why it’s worth it to grab ahead of fall, and why one NBC Selected editor has bought the pantry staple several times and uses it for more than just food.Rubbermaid Brilliance 12-Cup Airtight Food Storage Container$11.99$16.19AmazonNow 26% offWhat to knowWhat we likeHas snap closuresDishwasher safeHas an airtight sealSomething to noteBest for dry foodsRubbermaid is known for making extremely durable food containers made from BPA-free plastic, including this 2.8-liter (read: large) option.It has a lid that snaps closed on each side to help create an airtight seal and keep food fresh and prevent leaking, according to the brand.
It’s suitable for storing dry foods like pasta (it’s tall enough for long pasta like spaghetti, fettuccine and linguine), cereal, rice, chips, oats and more.The container is also shatter-resistant and dishwasher safe, so unlike with glass, you don’t have to worry about handling it preciously.
NBC Selected senior editor Shalwah Evans has bought this specific size at least five times in the past few years.“The first time I purchased this bin was to protect my dry food from a moth infestation in my apartment, but I quickly learned how useful it is for keeping anything organized, not just food,” she says.
“Now I have several in my home; they house cereal, dog treats, sewing supplies, desk supplies and more.They keep spillover from affecting my nerves and serve as a visual reminder when something is getting low and needs a restock.
Plus, they just look better than a medley of cereal boxes and oatmeal tins.” Amazon shoppers a...