How do the lids open? Are they snap on?
1298858
Yes they snap on very tight. You have to pull a little harder to open but that was a plus for me.
1596784
No, the only way the lids stay open is to step on the foot pedal. I thought that could be a nuisance but it's hands free and I don't actually find a problem with it. It's a great garbage can.
1505063
The lids are a hard plastic. They kind of suction in the containers. They stay in pretty good.
209441
The little lids lift up easily. My hands are still nimble and I had no trouble at all. I like the way the other three lid covers stay shut when you open one lid cover to dump out the contents.
2110999
Yes, the lid does snap on for easy safe use. Lift one end of the cover and slide the cover off.Lainiep12
1793169
No they don't and that is a problem. They're held there by the flimsiest tiny plastic hinge and they don't open wide to fill. I've already ripped one lid off by raising it too high. I still like the removable daily compartments, that's really convenient on a trip. They're just a bugger to fill
1848659
Yes they are. I love these lids. They are so easy to open and keeps the food so fresh.
980354
Neither actually. The lids are tight fitting, fairly easy to take off but will stay on if it's knocked over.
1903390
They sure do. Lids snap nice and tight. I usually freeze the contents, but I just tipped, shook and gently squeezed a cup with water in it...... no leaks! I will continue to buy these, I make frozen dog treats in them.
1310776
Yes the lids seem airtight to me. They have screw on grooves that secure on pretty well. Interesting idea to use them for dry snacks. Will have to try.
1579441
They certainly seem to be completely sealed. Either using the snap on, one time use lid or the more expensive gamma lid. I prefer the gamma so that access is available to the product stored with out the hassle of replacing the snap on lid.
511124
It doesn't come with a snapped on lid, however the lid sets securely in the unit. I love it!
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.
955620
I push on the metal lid with a tool of some kind to deform it so it opens, as you probably have figured out. I lay the lid on the counter upside down and push on the inside of the lid with the same object (the handle of a wooden spoon) to make it pop back the other way. It will then snap right back on the opening with no problem. Low-tech solution, but it works fine.
2095564
No, they are pretty easy to open. All you have to do is twist, and it's pretty easy.
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.
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