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Hercules Cling Wrap 70m review

70m claimed length. 33cm claimed width. Priced at $3.50.

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CHOICE Expert Rating

73%

What is the CHOICE Expert Rating

CHOICE Expert rating

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs.

Good points

• Sticker tab to locate beginning of the cling wrap.
• Side flaps to push in and hold the roll in place within the box.
• The serrated edge is positioned on the bottom of the box less likely to contact serrated edge with hand.
• Packaging is fairly strong.
• Smooth action no pulling or tearing.
• Easily reseals to glass and ceramic only.
• No melting of cling wrap when reheating a high fat food, but if the cling wrap touches the food it will melt.
• Safety instructions on the packaging.
• The box and tube are recycable.

Bad points

• Borderline result for sealing of plastic and metal, slight weakness of sticking in areas, unable to stick completely.
• No instructions on how to open packaging.
• May be difficult to reuse as the cling film binds together.
Recommended View more details.

We recommend cling wrap products with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 70% and an ease of use score of at least 60%.

Yes
CHOICE Expert Rating View more details.

The overall score is made up of performance (70%) and ease of use (30%).

73%
Performance score View more details.

The performance score is made up of the various adherence tests and the microwave reheat test.

73%
Adherence score
75%
Adhering to ceramic score View more details.

How well the cling wrap adheres to ceramic.

100%
Adhering to glass score View more details.

How well the cling wrap adheres to glass.

100%
Adhering to metal score View more details.

How well the cling wrap adheres to metal.

50%
Adhering to plastic score View more details.

How well the cling wrap adheres to plastic.

50%
Microwave reheat score View more details.

We assess if the cling wrap can withstand heat and any contact with fatty, hot food without shrinking or breaking.

70%
Ease of use score View more details.

The ease of use score takes into account how easy it is to open, dispense and cut the cling wrap and the condition of the packaging.

73%
Dispensing score View more details.

We assess how easy it is to pull the cling wrap out and how easy it is to find the beginning again for next use.

80%
Cutting score View more details.

We assess how easy it is to cut a section of cling wrap.

70%
Packaging score View more details.

We assess the packaging to see if it stays strong and holds its shape or if it becomes weak and falls apart.

70%
Price View more details.

The price we paid at the time of testing.

$3.50
Claimed width (cm) View more details.

The claimed width of the product, in centimetres.

33
Claimed length (m) View more details.

The claimed length of the product, in metres.

70
Origin
China
Material properties View more details.

Details available regarding the composition of the cling wrap.

Contains no PVC or plasticisers
Availability of length sizes View more details.

What other sizes is the cling wrap product available in?

70
Website
woolworths.com.au
Green claims View more details.

Does the product make claims to be biodegradable or compostable?

No
Freezer safe View more details.

Is the cling wrap suitable to use in the freezer?

Yes
Microwave safe View more details.

Is the cling wrap suitable to use in the microwave?

Yes
BPA free View more details.

Whether the cling wrap is free from Bisphenol A, or BPA, a chemical found in household consumer products.

Not specified
Cutting edge type
Serrated
Member reviews

Average rating