Pantry organisation
There’s one area where almost everyone has the same products and the same storage problems – the kitchen pantry.
It’s pretty safe to assume that most people have the usual things in their kitchen cupboards; cans, bottles, boxes and packets.Considering this list is rather short and very standard, it’s amazing how quickly a clean pantry can slide into chaos if left unattended.
Here a few ways you can keep your pantry organised.
Start by removing everything from your pantry and throw away anything that is expired or inedible. Place the remaining items on your kitchen bench or table. Give your shelves a good dust and wipe them down with a damp cloth. Then divide your pantry items into the following categories.
- Cans
- Cereals
- Baking goods
- Snacks
- Spreads
- Sauces and oils
- hardly used items
- Frequently used items
Similar items should be stored together for convenience.
Invest in storage drawers
Buy clear plastic drawers so you can see what’s stored inside and use them for organising snacks, baked goods and even bottles and cans.
Boxes can become a dumping ground for items that don’t have a place of their own and are easy to over fill, which defeats the purpose of them in the first place.
Kmart, Big W, and Howards storage world all sell clear plastic storage containers.
Consider a Lazy Susan
One reason why kitchen cupboards can become messy is because it’s often difficult to find items you’re looking for. We also tend to forget what’s in our kitchen cupboard and we can create a lot of chaos looking for items that aren’t there.
You simply spin the Lazy Susan to get a full view of whatever you have in your cupboard rather than constantly scrambling around to find what you’re looking for.
‘Stack’ your pantry items
If a Lazy Susan isn’t your style you could try creating fake shelves inside your pantry. If you place a large rectangular plastic container upside down on your cupboard shelf, you can stack cans in front of it and on top of it to create ‘stacks’ where you can see everything at a glance. This minimises the need to create chaos in your pantry every time you need to look for something.
Store dry goods in labelled jars
This system can take a little while to set up but once you have it will revolutionise your pantry organisation. For example if you frequently use desiccated coconut and you store your coconut in a labelled jar, it’s very easy to see when you run out of this product and when you need to buy more.
Good luck! We hope you find out organising tips helpful!
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