Are the lids airtight?

The lids are tight-sealing for everyday pantry use, but they do not clamp like locking canisters. Fine flour or sugar can work its way out over time.

Can these go in the dishwasher?

The plastic is best washed by hand in warm soapy water. Hand washing also helps keep the clear bodies from clouding.

What can I store in them?

Dry goods work best: flour, sugar, rice, pasta, cereal, snacks and coffee. Avoid hot or wet foods.

How many canisters come in the set?

Four canisters and four matching lids, eight pieces in all.

Do the canisters stack?

Yes. The rectangular shape lets them sit side by side or stack to save shelf space.

Mainstays Plastic Food Storage Canister Set, 8 Pieces, Clear

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Last seen at $9.42 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the Mainstays Plastic Food Storage Canister Set, 8 Pieces, Clear

The Mainstays Plastic Food Storage Canister Set is an 8-piece bundle: four clear rectangular canisters with four matching lids. The clear bodies let you see what is inside without opening, and the stackable shape lines up neatly on a shelf. It suits anyone setting up a first pantry or organizing dry staples like flour, sugar, rice and pasta on a budget. Against glass or locking-lid rivals it is lighter and cheaper to fill a shelf, but it lacks the airtight clamps and heft that keep fine powders fresh longer.

Best forBudget pantry organizationFirst apartment or dorm kitchensStoring dry staples and snacksShelf stacking in small pantries

Pros

Four canisters with lids in one set
Clear bodies show contents at a glance
Rectangular shape stacks and lines up neatly
Light plastic is easy to lift and rearrange
Simple to clean by hand

Cons

Plastic rather than glass, so it can stain or hold odors
Lids seal but do not clamp like locking canisters
No size variety within the set
Not ideal for long-term storage of fine powders

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What reviewers say

4.7 / 51,168 ratings

Buyers rate the set highly, mostly for tidiness and value. Owners like seeing contents at a glance and stacking the rectangular canisters. Complaints center on lid seals and plastic quality.

What people mention

ClarityPraisedOwners like seeing what is inside without opening each canister.
StackingPraisedThe rectangular shape lines up and stacks neatly on pantry shelves.
ValuePraisedBuyers say a full set of four with lids is a practical buy.
Lid sealMixedSome say lids hold well; others find they loosen or let fine powder through.
BuildCriticisedSome owners find the plastic thin and prone to staining.

About the Mainstays Plastic Food Storage Canister Set, 8 Pieces, Clear

The Mainstays Plastic Food Storage Canister Set has 8 pieces: 4 clear canisters and 4 matching lids. It is made for organizing pantry staples such as flour, sugar, rice, pasta, snacks and other dry goods.

The canisters are clear, so you can see what is inside at a glance. Their rectangular shape is stackable, which lets you arrange them together in a pantry. The tight-seal lids help keep food fresh.

Material: Plastic
Color: Clear
Shape: Rectangular, stackable
Piece count: 8 pieces
In the box: 4 canisters, 4 matching lids
Lids: Tight-seal
Use: Dry goods, snacks and pantry items

Specifications

multipack_quantity: 1Source
color: ClearSource
size: 8 ctSource

Questions and answers

Are the lids airtight?: The lids are tight-sealing for everyday pantry use, but they do not clamp like locking canisters. Fine flour or sugar can work its way out over time.
Can these go in the dishwasher?: The plastic is best washed by hand in warm soapy water. Hand washing also helps keep the clear bodies from clouding.
What can I store in them?: Dry goods work best: flour, sugar, rice, pasta, cereal, snacks and coffee. Avoid hot or wet foods.
How many canisters come in the set?: Four canisters and four matching lids, eight pieces in all.
Do the canisters stack?: Yes. The rectangular shape lets them sit side by side or stack to save shelf space.
Where is the Mainstays Plastic Food Storage Canister Set, 8 Pieces, Clear cheapest?: At Walmart, for $9.42, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Mainstays Plastic Food Storage Canister Set, 8 Pieces, Clear?: Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,168 ratings.