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Brief History

Tupperware is already a byword in the plastic container industry. The business is already more than half a century old but it is still a leading brand in its industry. Its inventor, Earl Silas Tupper, revolutionized in 1938 the method of storing food with his plastic container inventions that are particularly popular for its airtight tops and covers. Only two years after, Tupperware has already established a very strong following that it managed to the glass, wooden and pottery receptacles that were commonly used before hard plastic Tupperware containers came about. The more popular types are the bowls and tumblers in varying shapes and colors that come at a price of about $2 to $5 per piece. In 1950s, the Tupperware parties have become the craze which up to now still exists.

Defining Vintage Tupperware

Vintage Tupperware are of course those made a long time ago which have become collectible especially to the baby-boomer collectors who felt the nostalgia brought about by their friends and family’s old Tupperware. These vintage containers have clear markings with the most common color being white or what is termed crystal. Very few pink colored Tupperware can be found since it has already faded through time. There are some in demand and hard to find pieces such as a complete nesting bowl set manufactures between 1940 to 1960 and the sculpted salt and pepper shakers made in the 60s.

Why Collect Vintage Tupperware

People have their own tastes and preferences and some of them simply have the leaning towards vintage Tupperware collection. Aside from tastes however, there are also other reasons why some people collect old Tupperware products. One of these reasons is the stylishness of the old pieces particularly those made between the years 1950s and 1960s. These types come in classic and retro colors perfect for the kitchen such as pink, turquoise, soft yellow, etc.

Those pieces made during the 70s are sought after for its great representation of the aesthetic mod sensibilities during that era that come in color yellow and bright orange as well as chocolate brown, muted army green and harvest gold.

While some people collect vintage Tupperware just because they look good, some also do so because of their extreme functionality. It has remained true to its promise and has thus held their own by remaining without functional or structural damage Tupperware has always been known for. These vintage items need only minor scrubbing before you make use of them and they will already be like new. Just use the same way of cleaning other second-hand kitchen items or you may follow the cleaning methods discussed hereunder.

How to Clean and Care for your Vintage Tupperware

Since it is vintage, restoring the Tupperware containers to its original glorious looking state needs some form of cleaning. One good way of cleaning Vintage Tupperware is by soaking it for a couple of minutes in a dish tub or sink with a solution of one part vinegar to three parts water. Put the lids and covers first in the solution. Then you can also put in the bowl and the canisters next. You should then make use of a kitchen brush or a sponge to scrub it clean while still submerged to the water and vinegar solution. Make sure to wipe off the grime and grease that may have already built up. BE careful to also run the brush or sponge along the areas where there could be some hidden grime, usually under the lip. You should then remove it from the solution and with the brush and any liquid dishwashing soap or detergent, scrub it again, then rinse. Air dry to towel off your vintage Tupperware and you will find it to be looking quite like new.

If there are stains or even smell that lingers on, or if you wish to make sure that your vintage Tupperware is properly sanitized, you can soak it in a solution with one tablespoon liquid bleach to one gallon of water. Let it stay submerged into the solution for about two minutes and then air dry it.

After regaining its original look, you can already take care and maintain your Tupperware by regular washing done to just about any other kitchen tools, through washing with the use of a dishwashing soap and water. Vintage Tupperware is not advisable for use ion microwaves and dishwashers but are great in freezers.

As many Tupperware aficionados already know, vintage of not, Tupperware items comes with a lifetime guarantee on its covers and lids which may already had chips and cracks. You can make use of this guarantee if you prefer.

Where Can You Buy Vintage Tupperware?

New or vintage, Tupperware products still abound. The new products are still being manufactured to this day. For the vintage ones, it is widely available online in various websites and online stores. Obviously, Tupperware is here to stay and way so popular that finding one is very simple and easy. If it is what you are looking for, particularly the old and vintage ones, you will surely not miss one in various flea markets, thrift stores, yard and garage sales and of course, the internet.

Many of the pieces you are likely to find in garage sales and thrift shops can go as low as 50 cents a piece. It would be considered a jackpot to find sets taped together in these stores, although very uncommon. Prices for the large pieces usually average at about $2. Vintage Tupperware is normally bought per piece.

There are cases when you find a vintage item without lids or cover. Do not worry about it since if you are really going to try finding from various stores, you are likely to find a piece that will serve as its lid. This is where the advantage of having most of the Tupperware lids interchangeably fitted to other pieces.

If you want to find your vintage Tupperware without having to go through too much trouble, then the best way to find one is through the internet. With a huge array of choices available online, each site will try to give a price that will beat the other one making it advantageous to the buyer. Also because of the good number of sellers online, buyers are given a chance to compare prices and quality before they finally make their choice of the vintage Tupperware to buy.