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Cling film

(38 Posts)
Lindylou23 Thu 04-Jul-19 11:13:39

Does anyone have a problem with cling film? It does not matter which one I buy, it is so good it clings to itself ?,I can only manage to tear off about 4 inches wide. Any recommendations please

Nanny27 Thu 04-Jul-19 17:53:24

I thought cli g film was one of the big no no's now as it's a single use plastic

Nanny27 Thu 04-Jul-19 17:53:54

Not clig film durr

Gonegirl Thu 04-Jul-19 18:01:33

It is Nanny27.That's why I put a link to a beeswaxed alternative. smile

DanniRae Thu 04-Jul-19 18:54:21

We keep the takeaway boxes - they are so useful for storing food in and last for ages.

Bordersgirl57 Thu 04-Jul-19 19:07:08

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Gonegirl Thu 04-Jul-19 19:09:29

Well, Ive only just sent for my pack, but it says you wash them in cold water with a little soap. They do do a separate pack of cheese ones. Probably best to use those.

annodomini Thu 04-Jul-19 19:20:35

I wa given two beeswax wraps once. I wrapped a rather runny Brie in one of them and couldn't find a way to clean it off, so had to scrap it. I must have been doing something wrong!

harrigran Thu 04-Jul-19 23:14:49

I have a Wrapmaster box with cutting blade, it is just the job. Haven't wasted an inch of cling film since buying it. Bought a second one for the tinfoil.

Nanny27 Fri 05-Jul-19 15:31:08

Yes I saw you had gonegirl brilliant! It just seems so important that we all make that sort of effort now.

Gonegirl Fri 05-Jul-19 15:46:10

I am still a great believer in putting plates on basins, in spite of kittylester's dodgy fridge loading habits. wink

Gonegirl Fri 05-Jul-19 15:47:02

A domed saucepan lid makes a good covering in the fridge.

Nansnet Sat 06-Jul-19 04:36:39

I hate cling film! It always seems to stick to itself really well, but doesn't stick to whatever container I'm trying to cover! I always end up using double the amount that should be necessary, so that it wraps all the way under, so it can stick to itself! I've given up with it, and that's better for the environment too. I am a convert to beeswax wraps and the stretchy silicone covers, I love them! They come in different sizes and are easy to clean. Ditch the cling film, you won't regret it!smile