I have arthritis, are the lids easily to put on or removed?
903103
They are just great! Very flexible and extremely easy to put on and removed! Lids are soft and easy to be washed.
903104
There is no lip or extension to grab and pull on to open. The lid fits flush to the container. That being said, I would have to rate them as 'average' in difficulty to open and close. The closest comparison I can think of is that if you have no difficulty opening a container of Cool Whip (for example) you will have no difficulty with these.
903105
Yes, I find the lids easier than average to remove and place back on the container.
903106
Yes, they are soft lids not the snap-on type so very easy to open and close.
903107
Putting them on is easy. Place them on top of the bowl and push down with your palm or fist and they'll slide right on. Taking the lids off, with arthritis, is doable, but I wouldn't say easy nor would I belittle you by saying a child could open them. You may struggle a bit to get them off. That being said, I cannot think of another type of bowl that would be easier and still seal. The lids may be easier to work with if you keep them out of the dishwasher and definitely if you keep them out of the microwave. The extreme temps in both make the lids stiff and brittle, especially the microwave.
903108
They are easier to remove when warm. At room temperature is easier than right out of the refrigerator. From the freezer, which I have not yet tried, they are probably a bit difficult. I like them.
903109
Well... I don't have arthritis, but the lids are definitely easy to put on--just push firmly and they pop on. I don't find them difficult to remove. Place a finger under the lid and pull up. I don't know the limits of your arthritis, but my mom had arthritis in her hands, and she was able to open some of the larger bowls in this series, so I THINK you'll be OK.
903110
I would think they are pretty stiff..but with time it should get better..but I dont have your situation..I LOVE THEM...
674046
I have very brittle fingernails so they're no help to me. The set I have has very snug fitting lids but they seem to be truly round and smooth which allows me to grasp a lid and rotate it as I pull up on the lid, ergo, no problem with my set.
516593
Yes, very easy open. At first I struggled with closing the lid because I didn't understand that I have to pull the lever with my thumb for opening AND closing! FYI, I have crippled hands from severe rheumatoid arthritis. But I still can do it.
1230439
Yes they are easy to take on and off. Takes 5 min to take them off. Just need to have an allen key.
321073
The clips are very easy to open. I also have arthritis and have no problem.
576284
Try a pair of channel locks.. I've got arthritis and keep a pair in my kitchen for opening all kinds of lids, drinks, etc. channel locks are a tool that's similar to adjustable pliers but longer handles and much better leverage.. Amazons probably got them... A must for old guys like me.
1379944
No, you can't. Let us know if you find a good alternative. Annoyed with these lids!
1505063
The lids are a hard plastic. They kind of suction in the containers. They stay in pretty good.
780657
I think it is easier to snap open than to snap shut but I do not have arthritis. I can pop it open using just my thumb, then I press with my whole palm to latch shut.
1675485
the lids r easy to use its just a simple turn... they r great pichers...enjoy
1104789
The lids on the Pyrex are air tight which is what you want for food storage. The larger ones are easier to get off, however, I have rh.arthitis so at times it is a little difficult. The small Pyrex such as the one cup, is very difficult and takes me a few tries to get it off. As you use them, the lids become a bit more flexable, be sure NOT to put the lids in the dishwasher, I wash them by hand.
765308
The lids push on and seal quite tightly. They're very handy to use just be sure you put them in the upper rack of the dishwasher
1929525
I found them to be pretty easy to remove. If you can get a corner up, then they tear off in one piece without leaving any residue. However, the longer they are on the container, the harder they are to get off.
674048
The lids are fairly easy, but can be a half at times. They fit pretty tight, and are easiest to take off when done evenly rather than trying to lift one side at a time. One downfall I have experienced is if you use your fingers to lift the edges and press your thumbs into the center as you would a tupper ware, the clear panel pops out into the canister! It pops back in easily, but what a floury mess, potentially. Hope this helped.
1999215
The lids stay on. There is a tab at one of the corners (not shown in the picture) that you sue to take off the lids. Otherwise, it would be a little hard to get them off. However, it is easy if you use the tab. So they stay on very well but are also relatively easy to take off.
990995
They can be difficult to open, so maybe not good for arthritic fingers. I like that they are hard to open as I keep the box for a day either in my purse or pocket at work and don't want them to open.
1226167
Yes, the lids are easy to remove. My daughter is in kindergarten and she is able to remove the lids just fine without help.