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

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

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

How well the cling wrap adheres to ceramic.

How well the cling wrap adheres to glass.

How well the cling wrap adheres to metal.

How well the cling wrap adheres to plastic.

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

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.

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.

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

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

The price we paid at the time of testing.

The claimed width of the product, in centimetres.

The claimed length of the product, in metres.

Details available regarding the composition of the cling wrap.

What other sizes is the cling wrap product available in?

Does the product make claims to be biodegradable or compostable?

Is the cling wrap suitable to use in the freezer?

Is the cling wrap suitable to use in the microwave?

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