10 Best Silicone Stretch Lids UK 2023 | ModFamily, Longzon, and More

Go for a smaller set if you like the idea of having some around for when you need them, but don’t find yourself reaching for the cling film all that often. Or perhaps you’d prefer a set of only a few lids if you live alone and find yourself always having to wrap up half an onion or a half-tin of baked beans.

If you’re part of a large household, a serial batch cooker, or a meal prepper who likes to get ahead with their fuel for the week, we’d suggest going for a greater amount. To be honest, the sets are such good value and they’re so useful that even if you end up with too many you’ll never feel like you’ve wasted your money!

Do you have a serving dish you use almost every day for family dinners, which usually ends up with leftovers? Maybe you’re a keen baker who wants to cover up your bread tin, or you want to use the lids for cut fruit and veg of varying sizes as well as your lunch for the next day.

Whichever way you slice it, you’ll probably need a few different sizes, so as a general rule, go for lids an inch or so either side of the containers. For example, if the bowl you wrap up every night is 5 inches, you’ll want to include a lid or two of 4-6 inches.

Coloured lids can be a nifty way of organising the contents of your fridge, freezer, or cupboard. For example, a mixed household of vegetarians and meat eaters could each have their own colours to differentiate between meals, or you could keep raw and cooked meat separate to avoid contamination. You can also look for sets with more than one colour if you need to.

On the other hand, clear lids can allow you to see what’s inside, meaning you won’t have to take off and reattach each lid to find what you’re looking for. Some coloured lids may be more sheer than others, so have a look through the product photos to be sure.

However, before you buy the cheapest set you can find, we’d advise going for food-grade silicone, which will denote that the lids have been tested for safety and quality. 

Some lids may be able to withstand different temperatures than others, so do note if the lids are able to be frozen or used in the oven before you decide on a product. On top of this, it pays to double-check if the lids you like are dishwasher-safe, particularly if you rely on yours to clean up most days.