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i tried to send hot lunch with my daughter to school and it always get cold after 2 hours, sometimes less.
but with this thermos product the food was hot for 7 hours, i know it says hot for 5 hours but it kept the food hot for more than that. if i can give more stars i would do.
The vacuum insulation mechanism works great, as many other reviewers have mentioned. The body is made of high quality stainless steel that is quite resistant to scratches. The bottom plastic "shoe" helps absorb shock when it is dropped and prevents dents to the bottom. Two issues I have with this unit : (1) it is too small even for my 3rd grade girl's lunch. Save yourself some trouble, buy the 16 oz. (stainless king). The outside dimension is almost the same for these two although the 16 oz. unit is slightly taller but holds far more food. (2) there is a deep groove in the lid that is very difficult to clean. My hubby tends to overlook this crevice and mold would grow in two days if the jar was used for sticky food.
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I've bought 4 Funtainers and they work really well! I recently tested them over 3 very hot (90+ degree) and very long days at the Sesame Place amusement park which has very little shading. I was impressed by how well they worked.
OVERVIEW
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All Funtainers are BPA free. That's the main reason why I bought them. The lids fit very well and if properly screwed on, they will not leak.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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The Funtainers work very well in keeping things cool in the 3-4 hour range.
If you will be out all day (such as during a heat wave at a theme park) you can further extend the cooling protection for an additional few hours by doing the following:
Use an insulated lunch box/soft cooler
Use an ice pack
Put the Funtainer in the freezer the night before (without the lid and without any liquids)
Since it's summer, I haven't tested how well it keeps things warm but it is supposed to be long enough to keep food warm from breakfast time to lunchtime. An insulated lunch box/soft cooler will also extend this a bit.
CLEANING
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The wide mouth of the Funtainer makes it easily hand washable. You wont have trouble using a sponge to clean the interior.
After calling the Thermos customer service, they still recommend handwashing them rather than using a dishwasher. The heat from the dishwasher will eventually wear down the water-tight seal of the lid and the bottom rubberized plastic may come off. Also the paint on the exterior (used for the cartoon characters) may wear down.
The silicone (or rubber?) O-ring that is used to tightly seal the lid can be easily removed for cleaning if you are concerned about mildew. But I would only recommend doing it periodically as stretching it may reduce the lifespan of it.
ADDITIONAL TIPS
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If you can't find the Funtainer design that you want on Amazon, you may want to check your local stores. I was surprised to see them on sale at Toys R Us.
If you have a young kid, try to see if they are able to open the Funtainer by themselves or they may go hungry the first day of school. Since the lids can be attached semi-loose to very tight, you may want to experiment what works best in your case.
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I've bought 4 Funtainers and they work really well! I recently tested them over 3 very hot (90+ degree) and very long days at the Sesame Place amusement park which has very little shading. I was impressed by how well they worked.
OVERVIEW
========
All Funtainers are BPA free. That's the main reason why I bought them. The lids fit very well and if properly screwed on, they will not leak.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
===================
The Funtainers work very well in keeping things cool in the 3-4 hour range.
If you will be out all day (such as during a heat wave at a theme park) you can further extend the cooling protection for an additional few hours by doing the following:
Use an insulated lunch box/soft cooler
Use an ice pack
Put the Funtainer in the freezer the night before (without the lid and without any liquids)
Since it's summer, I haven't tested how well it keeps things warm but it is supposed to be long enough to keep food warm from breakfast time to lunchtime. An insulated lunch box/soft cooler will also extend this a bit.
CLEANING
=========
The wide mouth of the Funtainer makes it easily hand washable. You wont have trouble using a sponge to clean the interior.
After calling the Thermos customer service, they still recommend handwashing them rather than using a dishwasher. The heat from the dishwasher will eventually wear down the water-tight seal of the lid and the bottom rubberized plastic may come off. Also the paint on the exterior (used for the cartoon characters) may wear down.
The silicone (or rubber?) O-ring that is used to tightly seal the lid can be easily removed for cleaning if you are concerned about mildew. But I would only recommend doing it periodically as stretching it may reduce the lifespan of it. After it's dry, be sure to re-attach it the same way that it was originally attached (with the beveled side facing outwards). Liquid will spill out if you don't re-attach it correctly.
ADDITIONAL TIPS
===============
If you can't find the Funtainer design that you want on Amazon, you may want to check your local stores. I was surprised to see them on sale at Toys R Us.
If you have a young kid, try to see if they are able to open the Funtainer by themselves or they may go hungry the first day of school. Since the lids can be attached semi-loose to very tight, you may want to experiment what works best in your case.
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this is a nice, sturdy, great item.
and its cute. shouldn't spill if closed correctly and tight
This is a very well made, unique, cool toy set. My daughter loves it, and I wonder why they didn't make stuff like this when I was a kid, cuz I would have loved it. Guess that is why I love it now, and got it for her!
