Can this be easily opened from the top (without having to use the step button)? Also, what color looks best?
481085
Yes, the lock slides easily and you can just lift the top. It's how I always use it. It's fairly high so it's easy to access from a wheelchair. For kitchen and bath areas the white looks very sleek and unobstrusive. I have the black one in the family room and the office and it blends in easily into the decor, doesn't scream out garbage can.
1370129
Yes - it is very easy to open with one hand. Simple flick of the thumb does it.
123644
It does not have that feature. It's either locked (you can't open it from either side) or open.
1901868
No. The top opens and closes automatically and is a custom hinging design. It can be easily removed but not replaced.
1808880
Yes. There is a button that slides under the hinge to keep it open. There is a brief glimpse of the orange button in the short video on the Amazon site.
567433
You can push the pin out of the hinge with a straightened paperclip or other such tool, and open the box from the other side. Unfortunately, the box isn't really very secure as anyone could do the same.
1901090
They are very easy to open. There is a tab you pull up that opens the doors. I have been happy with this
548671
The small clear panel on the top has a little lip that you pull up on to open in order to pour out the contents. The seal is not real tight so it is easy to open. It is not difficult to get the entire red top off either. Just pull from a corner and it comes off easily. I don't think you would have problems opening it. Hope this helps.
1134364
There's a compartment on the side that you can slide open. I don't remember exactly in that I replaced this item with one that actually worked, so I don't have it to look at anymore. I gave this a poor review.
1220321
On the back of the top step there is a flat button to the left side, press it and at the same time pull up gently on the top step. Always a goog idea to read the instructions !!!!! Have a great day and God be in your heart.
1703924
Only one way, for safety reasons. For example, if it were placed at the top of the stairs - it would not swing open towards the steps - just in case little miss perfect got lucky and managed to open it. Of course, you can always unscrew it and turn it around to face the other direction if you like. Takes about 2 mins sober. There is no way to tell the difference, other than the direction the gate swings. Good product.
176129
The step stool is easy to open and is very sturdy. It's my favorite - I'm vertically challenged, so have them all around the house! It is heavier than my other stools, but since I don't move it around much that's not an issue for me.
809110
Just barely 'tap' that little button at the side of the top step. Don't force, just a 'baby-touch' moves it to the folding position. That's all it takes. Then it will fold closed again. Write back if you can't get it. It's easier than it seems! (That little button moves a lever.) Got it yet? :) I hope so. :)
176065
it's really easy. Just lift the very front lip edge of the top, the silver piece, and it unlocks and opens. It sort of snaps a bit.
2091515
It is easy access with the pull out shelves, but you will have to open the door fully to have the shelves be able to pull out entirely. Same as one of the previous review mentioned.The shelves are on tracks.
1565003
Yes,opens easy..push button and lift gate up and in or out direction..would recommend
1597498
Yes you have to step on the pedal to open it. I purchased it because I have a dog that I don't want getting into the trash. Works just fine and it looks nice.