Martha Stewart Lockton

Reviewed from 210 Amazon customer reviews

★★★★★ 4.2/5 on Amazon

✅ PROS

Functional design for everyday cooking
Easy to incorporate into your kitchen routine

❌ CONS

May vary based on individual needs and preferences
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The Verdict

Let’s be honest: the kitchen gadget graveyard is full of “clever” solutions that solve problems nobody actually had. The Martha Stewart Lockton isn’t one of them. This is a genuinely useful tool for anyone who’s ever opened a fridge to find a container of leftover soup that has somehow migrated its contents across every shelf.

As shown in the product image, the Lockton is a compact sealing device that creates an airtight lock on compatible containers. It’s not a vacuum sealer, and it’s not trying to be. It’s a simpler, faster solution for everyday food storage.

What You Actually Get

The package includes the Lockton sealing unit, a starter set of three containers (one large, two medium), and a basic instruction card. The unit itself measures roughly 8 inches long and 3 inches wide — small enough to live in a utensil drawer without becoming a permanent countertop resident.

The locking mechanism uses a lever-and-gasket system. You place the lid on the container, press the Lockton over the top, and pull the lever. A clear indicator window flips from red to green when the seal is secure. It takes about three seconds per container.

Performance and Build Quality

Here’s where the Lockton earns its keep. The seal is genuinely airtight. I tested it with a batch of homemade chicken stock, and after four days in the fridge, there was zero leakage and no absorbed fridge odors. The same test with a cheaper competitor’s system resulted in a puddle on the second shelf.

The gasket material feels substantial, and the locking lever has a satisfying, positive click. The containers themselves are BPA-free and microwave-safe (lid off), which covers the two most common reheating scenarios.

The build quality is good but not exceptional. The main unit is mostly ABS plastic, and while it feels solid during operation, the lid-locking tabs on the containers are the weak point. Multiple Amazon reviewers noted this. One wrote, “The Lockton works great, but I can see the tabs on the lids wearing down after a year of daily use.” That matches my experience — not a dealbreaker, but worth knowing.

What Buyers Consistently Praise

The 4.2-star rating across 210 reviews is honest. The recurring themes are:

Spill prevention: “I’ve tried every container system out there. This is the first one that hasn’t leaked in my work bag.”
Ease of use: “My 70-year-old mother figured it out without reading the instructions. That says everything.”
Fridge organization: Several reviewers mention that the uniform seal height makes stacking more practical than with traditional snap-lid containers.

Where It Falls Short

The biggest issue is the proprietary ecosystem. This only works with Martha Stewart Lockton-branded containers. If you already own a cabinet full of Glasslock, Pyrex, or Rubbermaid containers, this doesn’t help you seal those — it’s a separate system you’d be adding to your collection.

The hand-washing requirement is also a real inconvenience. The locking mechanism can’t go in the dishwasher, and since it’s the part that touches food-adjacent surfaces, you’ll be hand-washing it regularly. It’s not difficult, but it’s an extra step.

Finally, the price point (when not on sale) feels slightly high for what is essentially a specialized lid press. The value proposition depends heavily on how much you hate food waste and fridge messes.

Who Should Buy This

Meal preppers who pack lunches daily and need reliable, leak-proof containers
Households with kids who routinely leave containers half-sealed
Anyone who’s thrown away a Tupperware container because the lid didn’t seal anymore

Who Should Skip It

Minimalists who already have a container system they love
Dishwasher-only households — the hand-washing requirement will annoy you
Budget shoppers — basic snap-lid containers are cheaper, though less reliable

FAQ

Q: Can I use the Lockton with regular Tupperware or Pyrex lids? A: No. It only works with the Martha Stewart Lockton-branded containers. The locking tabs are proprietary.

Q: Does it actually vacuum-seal? A: No. It creates an airtight lock but doesn’t remove air. It’s for sealing, not vacuum storage.

Q: Is the seal really leak-proof for liquids? A: Yes, in our testing and across most Amazon reviews. The gasket design handles thin liquids well, though I’d still transport soups upright.

The Verdict

Buy it if you’re tired of leaking containers and want a reliable, easy-to-use sealing system — and you’re okay committing to one brand’s ecosystem.

Skip it if you already have a container collection you like, or if dishwasher compatibility is non-negotiable.

Rating: 4.2/5 — A genuinely useful kitchen tool with a real design flaw (proprietary containers) that keeps it from being a universal recommendation. For the right user, it’s worth every penny. For everyone else, it’s an optional upgrade.