Porcelain Bowls with Glass Lids 2 Pack: Use, Store and Clean
By frank green Australia: Reusable Cups and Bottles, Stainless ... | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Tips & Care
A practical routine for the 700ml and 1500ml porcelain bowls with glass lids: cook, seal, store, and clean them without cracking the lid or trapping odours.
Quick answer
Use the porcelain bowl as your cooking and serving vessel, then let it cool slightly before pressing the smart vent down on the glass lid for an airtight fridge seal. Wash the lid by hand and avoid sudden temperature shocks to keep both pieces working for years.
Why the lid needs different care from the bowl
The bowl is designed to go from oven to table to freezer, but the glass lid has a smart vent that creates the airtight seal. That vent is the part most likely to be damaged by careless handling, so treat the lid as the delicate half of the pair.
A common mistake is sealing hot food straight from the oven. Steam expands under the lid and can make the seal hard to open later, and the sudden temperature change is rough on glass. Give leftovers a few minutes to stop steaming before you push the vent down.
When hand washing is the safer choice
The catalog does not list dishwasher instructions for these bowls, so hand washing the lid is the conservative default. The porcelain bowl itself is sturdy, but the lid's vent and seal are the parts that benefit from a gentle wash and thorough drying.
If you have hard water, dry the glass lid promptly with a soft cloth to avoid mineral spots that can make the vent feel sticky.
Step-by-step: cook, seal, store and clean
- Cook and serve in the bowl: Use the porcelain bowl for oven or microwave cooking, then bring it straight to the table. Checkpoint: never place the glass lid in the oven or microwave, because it is designed for storage, not heating.
- Let leftovers cool before sealing: Allow food to stop steaming, roughly 10 to 15 minutes, before adding the lid. Mistake to avoid: sealing boiling-hot food traps steam and makes the vent harder to press down and later release. If the lid fogs heavily within seconds, wait a little longer before sealing.
- Press the smart vent to seal: Place the glass lid on the bowl and push the smart vent down until it sits flush. Checkpoint: the lid should sit flat with no food trapped under the rim, or the seal will not hold.
- Store in the fridge or freezer: Label the lid with the date if you are freezing, and leave a little headspace for expansion. Mistake to avoid: overfilling the 700ml bowl, which can push the lid up and break the seal.
- Hand wash the lid and dry the vent: Wash the glass lid in warm soapy water, rinse, and dry the vent area with a soft cloth. Checkpoint: if the vent feels stiff, rinse it again rather than forcing it.
- Wash the porcelain bowl: Wash the bowl with a non-abrasive sponge and mild detergent. Mistake to avoid: plunging a hot bowl into cold water, which can stress the porcelain; let it cool first.
- Dry fully before stacking: Let both parts air-dry completely before storing them together. Checkpoint: a damp lid can develop a musty smell, so store the lid slightly ajar or separately if you are packing them away.
Product facts
- Porcelain Bowls with Glass Lids (2 Pack) - 700ml & 1500ml: The set includes a 700ml and a 1500ml porcelain bowl, both with glass lids and a push-down smart vent. You get a small bowl for single servings and a large one for family leftovers, so you can match the container to the portion instead of storing air.
Porcelain Bowls with Glass Lids (2 Pack) - 700ml & 1500ml - Porcelain Bowls with Glass Lids (2 Pack) - 700ml & 1500ml: The bowls are freezer, microwave and oven safe, and the lid is designed to seal for fridge storage. You can cook, serve and store in the same bowl, which cuts down on washing up between steps.
