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Coles Cling Wrap 300m review

Coles Cling Wrap 300m

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
Recommended
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Pros

Pros

  • Sticker tab to locate beginning of the cling wrap.
  • The roll is stable within the box.
  • Easy to dispense cling wrap without holding the box.
  • The serrated edge is positioned on the bottom of the box less likely to contact serrated edge with hand.
  • Smooth cutting action no pulling or tearing.
  • Packaging is fairly strong.
  • Safety instructions on the packaging.
  • The box and tube are recycable.
  • No melting of cling wrap when reheating a high fat food, but if the cling wrap touches the food it will melt.
  • Easily reseals to glass and ceramic only.
  • Cling wrap hangs over serrated edge, the box is placed on the bench to dispense.
  • Coles cling wrap is recyclable through the REDcycle program in Australia. Visit redcycle.net.au for drop off points.
Cons

Cons

  • Borderline result for sealing of plastic and metal, slight weakness of sticking in areas, unable to stick completely.
  • Can be a little awkward to access the beginning of the cling wrap inside the box.
  • No instructions on how to open packaging.
  • May be difficult to reuse as the cling film binds together.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Performance score
73%
Adherence score
75%
Adhering to ceramic score
100%
Adhering to glass score
100%
Adhering to metal score
50%
Adhering to plastic score
50%
Microwave reheat score
70%
Ease of use score
70%
Dispensing score
70%
Cutting score
70%
Packaging score
70%

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Origin
China
Material properties
Not specified
Availability of length sizes
60, 300
Website
coles.com.au
Claimed length (m)
300
Claimed width (cm)
33

Cost

Price
$6.75

Features

Freezer safe
Not specified
Microwave safe
1
BPA free
Not specified
Cutting edge type
Serrated
Green claims

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Rebecca Ciaramidaro CHOICE content producer
Rebecca Ciaramidaro

Rebecca Ciaramidaro is a Content producer in the Household team at CHOICE. Rebecca writes about a wide range of children’s and household products, ranging from cots and strollers to ovens, BBQs, espresso machines and electric blankets. And also grocery items such as nappies, sanitary pads and laundry detergents. Previously at CHOICE, Rebecca worked as a  Test officer in the kitchen lab. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food) from the University of Western Sydney.

Rebecca Ciaramidaro is a Content producer in the Household team at CHOICE. Rebecca writes about a wide range of children’s and household products, ranging from cots and strollers to ovens, BBQs, espresso machines and electric blankets. And also grocery items such as nappies, sanitary pads and laundry detergents. Previously at CHOICE, Rebecca worked as a  Test officer in the kitchen lab. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food) from the University of Western Sydney.