are these airtight enough to keep ants out?
171641
I love this item. I have not had any trouble with ants but I have not had any in the house since I bought it. I keep it in a corner of my kitchen. I put small bags of dog food in the large container and biscuits in the small top one. They seem to seal well.
171642
Mine seals up very tight. The laundry room where we keep the food used to hold a faint smell of dogfood before this container, now there is no smell (including the treat container, which holds some stinky potent treats). I would think these would keep ants out, but given how small and strong ants are they might be able to lift and push the lid up enough on the sides to get in. Either way, I've been very happy with this purchase and its nice to have on wheels for floor cleaning and vacuuming
171643
The short answer is, I'm not sure. The long is I live in Florida, the containers are kept in my kitchen. I haven't had an ant issue in the house overall, so I can't really say. The lids have a rubber seal around the rim, which makes me believe it should keep them out.
2257550
As long as all four flaps are tightly closed, they're pretty air-tight. I dumped a box of cereal into one last summer, and it's still crisp and fresh.
320015
We have lots of spices in them over the stove where there's a lot of boiling and steaming going on, no problems. But I would doubt they are "air tight." We have not experienced any salt clumping or other negative effects, and you can smell the spices if you sniff the container. I'd guess it's pretty close to airtight but I wouldn't submerge it with your micro ipod in it!
495978
They are still usable but will it be airtight, no. It's just like refrigerator bags for your clothes.
13819
no, they are not air tight. you have to get a special can light housing that is watertight for over a shower. check with home depot or lowes, they have them.
820154
The vents are large enough for household ants to get through. I know that from personal experience. Depending on how small the roaches are, it's entirely possible that they would be able to get through the vents in the lid.
309985
Definitely not airtight. Don't remember where they were made or if plastic is BPA free. Sorry I couldn't help you out more.
554344
Yes, they should be fine. Keep the lid tightly closed and out of excess heat and moisture, thanks
466943
I have never had any problems with ants getting into this. It seals well enough to keep the odor in - so I have to believe it definitely can keep ants out. Hope this is helpful.
1579444
I can't say for certain if the buckets are air tight, but I can say that they snap on securely in four places. In fact I find it difficult to get the covers off when all four points are snapped down tight. When the Department of Agriculture inspected my processing facility they were impressed and commented on the tight lids on these buckets.
916559
damiboo, I'd have to say there is no way for ants to get in, so long as you don't let any get in while the lid is off. Mine seems to be airtight when lid is screwed on, so ant proof also. If you are storing the vault where no pets or kids will be roaming, you could spray a bug killing product around, but not touching the vault to make a anti-insect perimeter (picture a castle with a moat around it).
304051
Don't know. I only use them for dry food to keep the ants out in the summer. The fridge might affect the seal.
1833078
Very unlikely that ants could get in the bamboo box. It seals very well. I don't have ants in the kitchen, so I won't say a definite yes, but I am pretty sure the box will keep ants out. BTW, I have 2 of these, one for fancy black salt, and one for everyday grey salt. I also got a ceramic salt mill for a much coarser pink Himalayan salt to grind over served food. I love them all!
226188
Not really. They keep air out. They will not keep pressure in the container-it will go flat
1833077
I've honestly never had problems with ants getting into my salt shakers. They usually head straight for the cat's dish. But to answer your question, this box closes pretty tightly. The top "swings" around on a pivot, and there appears to be either a magnet or something that sort of "catches" when you swing it back. It's not airtight, I don't think, but it keeps the salt in good shape.
1310774
They're not airtight. They're tight enough to stay on when not tossed around or shifted. But, they're definitely not like a Tupperware lid that seals shut.
1694984
It is not airtight, but I believe it will keep out bugs. At least no bugs have gotten in mine