OXO Good Grips GreenSaver Produce Keeper - Large,White

Our family has 6 guinea pigs who share a head of romaine lettuce daily. Last summer we had car issues, resulting in fewer grocery runs. We quickly figured out we needed a way to keep lettuce longer. With little info, we ordered two of these containers. Each came with OXO brand gas absorbing packets. Since we had previously bulk ordered generic 5 gram ethylene gas absorbers, we decided to try two of those in each container. These containers weren't quite tall each to hold 3 romaine heads each, so we used elastic straps to hold them together. That setup kept lettuce for about 3 days before the heads started to wilt. Since failure was not an option, we were able to cram 6 ethylene absorbers into each container for a total of 30 grams each. That setup kept 3 romaine heads in each container for 9 days, perfectly with no spoilage at all. Since summer ended, our car works fine and regular grocery runs have resumed. But we continue to use these containers daily since they're so effective at staving off spoilage. We still use 6 ethylene absorbers per container with elastic straps which allows for 3 romaine heads each regardless of size. The lettuce is always fresh here with that setup. Cleanup is almost non-existent. When the container has no veggies, we tilt it to remove excess water. Anyone with guinea pigs or who just needs fresh lettuce would do well getting this. The product isn't the cheapest but it's just big enough for 3 romaine heads (with a little effort) while fitting comfortably onto a fridge shelf. Can't ask for much more.

We have been working to incorporate more vegetables into our diet, and that's meant in our case a lot of salads, but not American lettuce-based salads... salads in the European sense of vegetables, cold or lightly cooked and served cool, in combination with fresh herbs and seasonings. As such, we've always got mint, flat-leaf parsley, scallion tops, thyme, tarragon, basil, and other herbs and greens in the fridge. They'll stay better if you put them in a zip lock bag with a damp paper towel, but they still wilt and blacken or get slimy after a couple of days. By contrast, these herb keepers will keep things fresh and crisp and healthy for a full week, sometimes ridiculously longer if you keep the water fresh. We've literally had cilantro for *three weeks* kept fresh and healthy by changing the water every ~3 days, using only filtered water (i.e., free of chlorine from the tap), and using kitchen scissors to trim the bottoms every few days to allow them to keep drinking. Some herbs - like culantro - just don't do well once unpackaged, but most do, and this has more than paid for itself with not having to throw out 2/3 of a bunch of herbs because we couldn't use them all at once. We have 3 at present, all full. It means we can make a salad with fresh herbs on Sunday, and again on Wednesday, and again on Friday, without having to go to the store. I can't speak highly enough of these containers - they really work, and they work better than any home-made hack contraption I've tried. Note: the top doesn't clip/snap onto the bottom, as you don't want an airtight seal - i think that's part of the reason it works. But this can lead to the top popping off in the fridge if it gets bumped. You can secure it with a standard size rubber band that still allows for a minimal amount of air transfer, but secures the lid.

The cover doesn't seal or securely stay on the container. Usually covers fit snug and you can easily carry it with one hand without worrying. This cover, even though it is on properly, will flip open if you handle it by the edge of the lid. Several times the lid/cover flipped up and the whole thing, container, cover and lettuce shot out of my hand onto the kitchen floor. I now use both hands and I actively hold it to secure the cover. The container works great. I love how Iit collects more moisture into the bottom and I can empty it as wanted. The vegetable don't get all wet, nasty or brown as quickly as they do in the original container/bag. It stays fresh for a long time. Usually Romain leaves are tough to keep crispy for a week (for work) and sometimes I won't get my salad because it got brown or soft. It fits 2 heads of romaine lettuce. (I use a lettuce spinner) nicely. This change the way I store vegetables in my refrigerator. Now I always use these types of containers for berries and loose vegetables. Strawberries, blueberries and lettuce seem to benefit the most. This is a rectangle container with a non locking lid that has a compartment for a moisture eliminating packet. The middle of the lid has a chart for ventilation. Theres a slider to add more air circulation or to close it off. I bought my mom one after using mine for a while. I give four stars because if the cover popping off

This is fabulous! I am able to keep green onions and parsley and mint in my refrigerator for well over a week and it is still quite fresh. I’m very pleased with this and surprised at how well it works. Highly recommend.

perfect for keeping lettuce fresh for a decent amount of time. I bring salads to work for lunch and this works great for having lettuce washed and ready to go. It is very easy to use/clean. the only downside is that the lid doesn't snap closed in any way, it just goes on and sits on top, so if you put too much product inside the lid won't stay on all the way.

It is rather difficult to discern from the description. but the different size containers have other differences as well. For example, compare the 1.6 and 1.8 qt items I have bought: one has a lid with an adjustable vent (1.6) the other does not (1.8). One has an ethylene absorber (1.6) the other does not. I am not terribly pleased with the 1.8 Qt; it is not what I had wanted. My 1.6 is great: it keeps cilantro for WEEKs: amazing.

OXO products are great. This container is just what I needed to keep my spinach and kale fresh and crisp. The lid fits well. It just slides on and fits perfectly. The inner basket helps the air to circulate to keep the dampness away from the greens. I’m very pleased with this product.

I have owned two of the large OXO 11140100 Good Grips GreenSaver produce savers since October 1, 2018 and have just bought two more of the same size. All of the items that I've kept in the Keepers have stayed fresh and are peak condition for more than one week. Depending on the produce item, I am able to keep them for over and two weeks without deterioration (for example, romaine, radicchio, celery, radishes, zucchini, peppers.) Further, I have not reordered the charcoal filter that is included in the initial delivery and notice no difference in keeping quality. I made my initial purchase of these rectangular Keepers after a few years of using my small and large OXO Salad Spinners to keep lettuce after washing it. I experimented with transferring arugula from its packaging to the salad spinner and found that it kept for over a week IF --- and only if --- the arugula was either dry in the package (tip: Organic Girl arugula is the driest I've found) or carefully dried before storing. This informed the way in which I stored produce in the Produce Keepers. Items that have approximately the same humidity requirements can be stored together. The icons on the inside of the slider show which items belong together. By implication, items from the other category should not be combined. Produce which gives off significant amounts of ethylene as it ripens should not be stored in the Keeper at all. That includes apples, bananas, pears, apricots, and so on. Look it up if you're not sure. The whole point of the keeper is to prevent the produce from ripening/spoiling and the presence of ethylene will hasten that process. Produce should be dry before being stored, and given enough space to allow some air circulation. This means cutting up some items so that they can be placed in the container (e.g., a whole head of lettuce or radicchio) without crowding or squashing them. The Keeper should be cleaned with hot, soapy water at least once a week to remove any bits of produce (tiny celery leaves, bits of arugula) which have fallen to the bottom of clear plastic shell. Produce should be used in rotation: first in, first out. I have only one negative comment: the Keepers do not stack well. They certainly fit on top of each other, but the top is not designed to nest into the bottom of another. That's a pity, as removing them from the refrigerator requires that one be a little careful to hold onto both the bottom and the top of the Keeper. For me, that's a small price to pay for an excellent product that delivers the freshness it promises.