Stretch-tite WrapN Snap 7500 Dispenser

This is my second dispenser--identical--but whereas the first one was very effective in cutting the wrap evenly when I pressed the top down, this one is not. I loved the first one and had it for years before a part broke. This replacement looks exactly the same, but doesnt work as well in cutting off even strips of wrap.

Gifted to my niece since I love mine

I’ve used a Stretch-Tite dispenser for years…when my last one finally gave out, I bought this one. It’s even more sturdy than it’s predecessor! Easy to load, easy to use. You CANNOT use foil in this unit, but they do make a unit just for foil. Both are highly recommended!

I really like StetchTite plastic wrap but like all plastic wrap, the container falls apart too soon. I stumbled across this dispenser when looking for something else and decided it was worth trying. I bought two - one for the kitchen and one for my studio. Im an artist and when Im done painting for the day, I cover my oil palette with plastic wrap and put it in the freezer. This has been a rather messy operation as the wrap clings to itself and trying to get it over may palette is often a struggle to see whos going to win the battle the wrap or me. The dispenser solved the problem for me and I am thrilled. I set my palette on my drawing table, in front of the dispenser, and pull the wrap out and over it. It stays straight and I get a tight seal. I also love using the dispenser in the kitchen. It is just so easy to use and I can wrap bowls, cut fruit, plates, and just about anything that I need to either freeze or refrigerate quickly and cleanly. Now all I need to do is get the other members of the household to use it.

It’s very hard to close and lock when storing it.

The reason for 3 stars instead of 5 is that this new dispenser doesn’t guillotine cut the plastic wrap as sharply as my older one.

Nearly perfectly. Heres how it works. You lift the lid and trigger two buttons, one on each end. That frees the insert. You insert your roll of plastic wrap and pull the loose end out and back over the lid. Replace the insert. Now, the tail end of the plastic is running between two pieces of plastic. Those pieces have three curved cutouts at both ends and the middle. This allows you, after cutting, to pull the end out to the desired length. To cut, bring the lid down all the way. It doesnt feel like much happened, but when you let the lid up, the plastic is cut cleanly. The new roll end is again caught between the plastic pieces and ready for you to pull another. If you were to pick the loaded dispenser up and shake it, its possible to bounce the roll around enough to pull the end back into the body of the machine, in which case, you just open the insert and reload. No big deal. Im kind of stunned. I really didnt expect this kind of slick operation. If it matters, I have been using 100-foot Saran wrap in it. I see no reason for it to work any differently with other brands. The lid that you lift to grab the roll end sits about halfway ajar, but there is a simple one-hand twist latch that can hold it closed to keep it from crumb-catching if you like. I feels substantial and well made and will likely last long enough to be well worth the price. As related in other reviews, it probably wont take very large rolls. It comes with some soft rubber shoes, one for each side, that gives it considerable traction on a counter. But on my slick stainless counter or on top of my no-fingerprint enameled bread box, its barely heavy enough to sit still reliably when you pull a length. Thats not really too big a deal. It pretty well takes two hands, one to pull and one to push the lid down to cut, so you have a hand on the dispenser anyway. Im going to rig mine with a sheet magnet glued to the bottom to stick to my steel counter or steel breadbox. Of course, no problem if its attached with screws. The instructions specifically say that it wont work with foil. I suspect, though, that it may well work with parchment or wax paper. I bake all our bread, and I frequently need to pull a foot of wrap to cover a bowl during proofing. I intensely dislike fiddling with a plastic wrap box and the inadequate cutting edge provided. Plus, the box falls apart before I finish the roll. No more of that. As I said, IT WORKS!

easy to use and never gets tangled

I love this dispenser. I cook a lot of cake and I cut it in slices and wrap in plastic wrap to freeze it. I cant tell you how much I hate dealing with plastic wrap. No more struggle. I saw Ina Garten use it on her show and I immediately order it. All cooks will really appreciate the convenience.

I am thoroughly loving my new stretch-tite dispenser. Never knew this existed until I saw Ina Garten showing it in her “my favorite items in my kitchen” video. I use a lot of plastic wrap and this dispenser keeps is straight, tangle-free off the blade. Genius! Easy to put together and easy to store in cupboard when not needed. I like that I don’t need to fish for the end of the roll after each cut. I found that I need to be sure the pressure for my cuts is evenly distributed on the downward blade holder. Otherwise the piece of stretch-tite will not slice all the way through the plastic wrap. That makes sense as the blade length is over 13 inches.