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Customer reviews for GladĀ® ForceFlex Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags, Gain Original scent with Febreze Freshness, 13 Gallon, 160 ct. for
GladĀ® ForceFlex Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags, Gain Original scent with Febreze Freshness, 13 Gallon, 160 ct.
4.6 out of 5 stars
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Mar 16, 2026
Reviewer name: Teresa
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

These trash bags are terrible!!! When you attempt to lift and pull the full trash bag out of the trash can, it just tears apart. Not sturdy at all! I have been buying these for years, and never had any problems, that is, until now. I won't be buying this brand anymore!

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Mar 5, 2026
Reviewer name: CB
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Meh. Not worth your money.

I'm used to Hefty brand bags and these were a serious downgrade from that. They rip so easily I have resorted to lining the trash 2bags at a time. They're stretchy and hold weight, but anything pierces them and what good is a drippy, overfilled bag? :/ Will not buy again!

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reply from Glad

We appreciate you giving us a try, and we're sorry to learn our ForceFlex Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags didn't offer superior strength. We hope you'll give us another chance by giving us a call at 800-835-4523 with #260305-000270. Hope to hear from you soon. Alexandrea from The Glad Team

Feb 4, 2026
Reviewer name: HustinDay
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Bag ripping every time = Huge mess

I had been buying the Member's Mark version of these but thought I'd splurge one day and went with the Glad. HUGE mistake. Everything single time I go to take the can out of the trash, it rips around the top where the draw string is. I'm more than half way through the box and I do mean every single time. The garbage bags are themselves, garbage.

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reply from Glad

Thank you for your feedback on our Glad ForceFlex Trash Bags. We're sorry to hear that they tore near the drawstring, and we'd like to improve your experience. Please call 800-835-4523 and mention ref# 260226-000505. We hope to hear from you soon. Shannon from The Glad Team

Feb 14, 2026
Reviewer name: Robert
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Not the Same as in Other Stores and they Rip

The first thing you'll notice is these appear grayer than what you're used to if you buy them elsewhere (where they appear white). The reason for that is they are noticeably thinner. No savings is worth a bag that rips all around the top when you try to remove it from the trash bin's inner liner (this doesn't happen with the whiter/thicker versions I buy elsewhere). First time I bought these here. Last time I buy them here. No small savings is worth the hassle. These should be considered light duty only.

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reply from Glad

Thanks for reviewing our Glad ForceFlex Trash Bags, Robert. We're sorry to hear they fell short of your expectations and ripped, and we'll share your feedback with the rest of our team. To assist you directly, please call us at 800-835-4523 and mention ref# 260225-000628. We appreciate your business and hope to regain your confidence in our products. Shannon from The Glad Team

Jan 20, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Don't Buy - They're Worthless‼

They are not worth the box they come in and I hate I spent that kind of money of them; needless to say, I am unhappy. I picked these bags over the others because I thought the name was trustworthy. Someone has failed miserably in the design department and really ought to answer for it. There is a flaw in the construction. The top of the bag that contains the drawstring obviously is attached in production, so the bag is not one piece. When you pull the bag out of the trash can (no matter how gentle you do it) it tears at the perforated line. So I put it into another bag and the second bag tore also. This has happened on three different occassions starting with the first bag I used, meaning I have used at least three bags for no reason. They smell great but I need it to hold trash so I don't have to clean up the floor because the bag broke. No, these bags are only strong enough to carry out tissue paper. I would tell you to make kites out of them but they wouldn't hold up to the wind. What a waste.

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reply from Glad

Thanks for reviewing our ForceFlex Trash Bags and bringing this quality issue to our attention. We're sorry to hear they ripped near the top and fell short of your expectations. We want to learn more. Please call us at 800-835-4523 and mention ref# 260213-000537. Talk to you soon. Shannon from The Glad Team

Mar 10, 2026
Reviewer name: Mohamed
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Do yourself a favor and don't buy them

Those are by far the worst garbage bags I've used. I have been using the Sam's Club brand and they have been great, but I decided to switch to these to try them, thinking they were stronger. They are too thin and break every single time I use them or try to take them out of the garbage can. Do yourself a favor and don't buy them. I'm switching back to the Sam's brand.

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reply from Glad

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Mohamed, and please accept our apologies for the disappointment with our ForceFlex Trash Bags. We're sorry they tore so easily and didn't meet your expectations. We're here to help. Please call 800-835-4523 and mention ref# 260311-000465. We look forward to speaking to you soon. Shannon from The Glad Team

Mar 23, 2026
Reviewer name: SAMUEL
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Do not buy

These bags are terrible! They were $4 off so we grabbed these versus the Members Mark equivalent. If you enjoy leaks, tears, and cleaning up your can after each bag change these are for you. 2/3 bags tear every single time!!!!! I'll be throwing this entire box unused in the trash and will go back to Members Mark.

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reply from Glad

Hello, Samuel. We're sorry to hear about the disappointment caused by our ForceFlex Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags, and we appreciate you bringing this to us. We hope you connect with us soon. Alexandrea from The Glad Team

Feb 13, 2026
Reviewer name: LISA
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Horribly weak

I do not know how these bags have such a high rating. They are the worst trash bags I've ever used, no exaggeration. Any time you fill it more than half or3/4 at most with kitchen trash, it rips while trying to lift it out. We've had to use almost double the amount of bags due to it. The Equate brand drawstring bags are far superior and less expensive. I bought these to try the scent, but we'll go back to equate ones.

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reply from Glad

Thank you for your feedback on our Glad ForceFlex Trash Bags, Lisa. We apologize that they weren't durable and tore. We want to improve your experience. Please call 800-835-4523 and mention ref# 260226-000504. We hope to hear from you soon. Shannon from The Glad Team

Feb 27, 2025
Reviewer name: Disappointed customer
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

The worst bags EVER!

I don't understand all the positive reviews. I normally buy the Sam's brand, but bought these in hopes they would smell better. The trash bags are so weak 3 out of my first 4 have torn. The draw strings aren't even center so I'm sure that isn't helping. Highly disappointed that I have 156 more bags to deal with. I've had stronger bags from the dollar store.

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reply from Glad

Thanks for sharing your experience with our ForceFlex Trash Bags. We're sorry to hear you had to deal with them coming apart and the drawstrings not being in the center of the bag. So we may lend a helping hand, please reach out to us at 800-835-4523 and mention #250304-000517. Hope to hear from you soon. Monique from The Glad Team

Jul 7, 2025
Reviewer name: Bama55
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Not worth the extra money

I purchased these "Name brand" trash bags just to try them out and because of the advertised Gain smell, even though they cost more. Word of advice, don't do it, they are not as good as the Member's Mark trash bags, there are fewer in the box and they cost more! Big mistake on my part.

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reply from Glad

We appreciate you sharing your feedback. We're sorry to learn of your disappointment with our ForceFlex Trash Bags, and we'd like to help. Please reach out to us at 800-835-4523 and mention #250717-000639. We hope you'll connect with us soon. Monique from The Glad Team