simplehuman upright grocery bag holder - brushed

by simplehuman

Product Features

• Wide dispensing area for easy access to bags
• Holds and dispenses up to 50 bags
• Stainless steel outer construction
• Non-skid base
• Dimensions(WxHxD) - 11.25 x 12 x 4.8

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002WTK5C
• Item model number: kt1013
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,929 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #19 in Kitchen & Dining > Storage & Organization > Kitchen Storage & Organization Accessories
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

After the groceries are put away, don't toss those plastic bags - save them and resuse them later. A handsome place to store them is in this grocery bag holder from simplehuman. It has a sleek profile (4.8-in. wide and 12-in. tall) so it fits conveniently on cabinet or pantry shelves. The top of the grocery bag holder has an easy-tuck opening; a wide area in front lets you pull-out a bag as needed. It's made of brushed stainless and has a nonskid base. Reducing clutter, improving organization and making everyday tasks more efficient are all part of simplehuman's core design philosophy. Upgrade your kitchen with this item plus others we carry..

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hazardous when not assembled properly, September 27, 2006

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Wendy R. - See all my reviews

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This review is from: simplehuman upright grocery bag holder - brushed (Kitchen)

I used to have literally hundreds of plastic grocery bags in my kitchen, stuffed into an even bigger grocery bag. (I use about a bag a day to collect and dispose of the waste in my cats' litter box.) I have been upgrading my kitchen and apartment, and decided I needed a more streamlined, attractive way to deal with the bags.

I was optimistic about this device, but it's not a perfect solution. I didn't count the bags I put in, but it does seem to hold a lot. However, I haven't yet determined the best way to insert the bags so that when I pull one out of the dispenser, I don't end up with several at a time. Also, taking out a bag is not always simple -- sometimes a bag comes out easily, other times I really have to wrestle with it.

In addition, my bag holder arrived partially disassembled. There are three main parts to the holder -- the black plastic bottom, the black plastic top piece, and the rounded stainless steel sides. One of the tabs that ensured that the black top was securely installed was not popped in -- consequently, the steel sides were not held in place by the top, so sharp edges were exposed. And they are sharp!

Fortunately, I was able to unscrew the black top, reinstall it so all the tabs were in place, and squeeze the metal sides back into place so the edges were covered. However, remedying this was a rather unpleasant experience, although I am pleased that it was remedy-able at all!

Overall, a good solution, but not a great one.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bag Organizer, February 1, 2011

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Calactress (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: simplehuman upright grocery bag holder - brushed (Kitchen)

I bought this product two years ago at Bed Bath & Beyond. I use it all the time and it still looks brand new.

Before I put a bag in, I wrap it around two of my fingers (until I have a ball) and tuck the end in when I'm finished. Then, I stick the bag in the top hole. I never have any trouble removing one bag at a time from the front slot. I think this is because I ball up each bag first. I only mention this because other reviewers have stated they can't get the bags out and/or can't remove just one at a time. It's not rocket science. This is a great, well engineered product. A+

27 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars There's a better alternative, December 1, 2007

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David A. Schwarzkopf (living wherever the Navy tells him to.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: simplehuman upright grocery bag holder - brushed (Kitchen)

While I'm a firm believer that everything has it's place, I believe that my wife came up with a better/cheaper alternative than simplehuman. Empty Kleenex or tissue dispensers work perfectly. Only one bag comes out at a time, and they come in enough sizes/colors/patterns to match any decor.