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August 28, 2025
Reusable bags aren't always as great as they seem at first. I have them from a number of manufacturers and I've identified some issues that tend to crop up. These are really nice bags. I'm listing the features I noted on these SPLF gallon bags below, starting with the only problem I've found. Overall, I do really like these bags and I think they're among the better ones I've gotten. PEVA isn't my first choice in kitchen materials, but I think that it's better than most other plastics and other materials come with their own issues (like do I really want to store a bunch of breakable glass containers to store all our extra food?).CLEANINGCleaning tends to be a problem with a lot of the reusable bags. The only kind I've found that I can thoroughly, 100% get clean are bulky silicone ones that stand up, but they come with a whole host of different problems. These are a bit difficult to clean because they're folded twice at the bottom so there are four little corners that are impossible to get a dish rag into. They're not as bad as some bags, though, because if you squeeze the corners, you can open them up enough so that you should be able to get the corner pretty clean with a dish brush.PLASTICThe bags are flexible but not as stiff as some. They're stiff enough that they can stand up by themselves when a reasonable amount of food is in them. I've had other bags where the plastic was very stiff, sort of like a thin version of what a water bottle is made of. They get permanent creases if they're folded and I don't like them. These SPLF bags are a good compromise between stiffness and flexibility.SEALI did the watertight test by putting a couple of inches of water into the bag and then holding it upside down for a couple of minutes. Water didn't leak out. The seal on these bags is unusually easy to close for reusable bags. I've had a lot from other companies that I just couldn't use because they were so hard to seal. Sealing these bags is about the same as sealing a disposable bag. Be aware that you need to keep the seal clean, though, if you want it to close properly.
Customer Review
June 16, 2025
I decided to give these gallon bags a try as I've read good things about PEVA and have come to believe that, along with being reusable, this material is better for the planet. I think this product is going to work out very well in my household. They can be cleaned by hand or dishwasher and should not be exposed to high temps, no food, washing or rinsing over 140º. The zipper seal works easily, stays in the track and is secure. These have no odor or smell and indicate that they're food grade and free of PVC, BPA, chloride and lead.Should I decide to store broth or other things in the freezer I will likely place the bag into a recycled paper bag to save it from getting bumped around and eventually nicked from the frozen solid contents. I'm confident that these will last longer and be more sanitary than reusing regular gallon plastic bags. Plus they'll be great in the pantry to store things like flour and corn meal; they'll collapse as contents are depleted - unlike cannisters that take big space even when there's only an inch of food stuffs in the bottom.I think these are a good value as many households spend more on gallon bags in just a couple of months and just one of these is promoted as replacing as many as 300 disposable baggies.
TakTak
June 15, 2025
I like these SPLF Reusable Gallon Freezer Bags. I have tried silicone bags before, but they were very thick, and the zipper was difficult to operate. These bags are thicker than single-use zip-lock bags but still flexible enough to somewhat conform to the shape of whatever you put into them. The zippers also operate smoothly. They close tightly and are suitable to contain liquids.The 1 gallon size is very versatile, so I am glad to have a six pack of them. These bags are sort-of dishwasher safe, but only if the water temperature is not too high. To be on the safe side, I am washing mine by hand. They clean up nicely and don't hang on to odors. The bags have an expandable bottom and stand up well if there's something inside. But if they are empty, they have a tendency to fall over. This makes it difficult to dry them after washing. The instructions suggest that you put them upside down over a cup for drying, but that doesn't work very well either. They still fall over unless the cup is very tall. The best drying method I have found so far is to clip them on a clothesline.
Amanda Thomas
January 27, 2025
I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect reusable ziploc-style bag, and let me tell you, PEVA is the one. Silicone? Too thick, too rigid—closing it is an arm workout. LDPE? Fine, but if you're going that route, regular Ziplocs work just as well. PEVA, though—soft, flexible, and easy to seal without a struggle—is just so much better.These bags? They’re a dream. The size is perfection—big enough to fit an entire 8.25" pasta bowl without having to transfer leftovers to another container. They’re sturdy but lightweight, and they don’t hold onto smells or stains (because who wants yesterday’s garlic pasta scent lingering in a bag?). The translucent design makes it easy to see what’s inside without playing a guessing game.They seal like a charm, they stand up on their own, and while they’re dishwasher-safe, a quick hand wash and air dry keeps them in perfect shape for longer. If you’re serious about cutting back on single-use plastic, but you still want the convenience of a ziploc bag, these are it.How easy is that? 😉
Customer
December 26, 2024
I love these SPLF reusable gallon size bags for fridge or freezer. I hate having to throw out the name brand disposable fridge and freezer bags all the time, especially since I use a lot of them. The zipper portion works well to seal them tight. I wash them by hand, dry them with a towel and put them on a rack to finish drying. They have an expanding panel at the bottom so you can put lettuce and spinach in them without crushing the delicate leaves. I have since purchased more of these gallon ones and also the quart and snack sizes.
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