Rubbermaid 1-Gallon Pitcher

My mother-in-law had purchased this container and when I first saw it at a family dinner I couldn't stop gushing about how much I loved it. When I got home later that night I immediately purchased one for my husband and I. It's a great pitcher. Sturdy plastic and I've had no problem with leakage but I have had some issues with the lid. You need to put it on just right for it to thread properly. I bought this pitcher to replace a different pitcher that would constantly spill when we would take it in and out of our fridge. Since this one seals at the spout there have been no more spills. I love being able to completely shake the container, it makes making powdered iced teas and other drinks much easier and I shake it a little each time before I pour myself to a drink to make sure that any mix that has settled it fully mixed through. It's a little tricky to clean, I tried putting my hand into the pitcher but couldn't get to all of the edges so I have to use a bottle brush to clean it. If you have a dishwasher cleaning shouldn't be an issue, but if you are like me and do not have one make sure to invest in a bottle brush. I've had the pitcher a month now and even with the difficulty cleaning there has been no stains or smell to the plastic. Pros: Sturdy plastic Seals at spout The ability to shake entire pitcher to mix contents. Cons: Sometime tricky lid Difficult to clean. For me the pros outweigh the cons. I'm very happy with this pitcher and I'm considering buying another one in a smaller size.