subject: Organizing Your Kitchen [print this page] Food storage canisters always come in handy, especially around the holidays with all the prepping and leftover of holiday meals. Food storage containers are a convenient tool to store leftovers or future meals.
When storage canisters become disorganized and you waste time trying to find the right cover for the right container, it can become very inconvenient. Fortunately, there is an easy and time-saving method that will help you organize your storage canisters and lids.
Toss or recycle any containers that are missing lids, or covers that are missing the canister. This will save you a lot of time trying to locate them.
Keep containers piled together by shape, like rounds together, rectangles together, and squares together. You can also consider keeping lids in Ziploc bags.
Keep similar shaped lids together in the same bag, and keep bags standing upright to avoid spilling. To keep things organized, put containers and covers back where you found them.
Kitchens offer homeowners a lot of ready-made organization. For instance almost everyone knows that frozen items go in the freezer, pans go with pans, and knives go with knives.
That does not mean you cannot learn to organize your kitchen in a more efficient way. Some households do not have to worry about cereals, cookies, or crackers getting stale since they usually are not around that long.
But for a single, couple or small family, keeping an assortment of cereals or snacks on hand usually results in some of it spoiling before it is totally consumed. Food storage canisters come in all shapes and sizes with a variety of functions.
Some containers are even conveniently sized for a box of cereal, with an easy to open pouring lid. There are also smaller ones that are great for an assortment of cookies and crackers.
These not only keep out unwanted pests but keep foods fresh and tasty. They also look great in the cupboard, making everything look uniform and organized.
Some manufactured plastic canisters have excellent closing lids that remain snug and they are easy to handle and refill. The best part is that they hold an average large size box of cereal.
There are also smaller plastic storage containers that snap and lock to preserve freshness. They come in various sizes, with a snap-down cover that can be removed for easier cleaning.
They wash up easily and are handy to use for nuts, whole grains, snacks or noodles. Filling these canisters is no problem and they provide spill-proof serving for most ages, with easy to close lids.
Of course the clear plastic just makes viewing the contents easier and labeling optional. Also available for your kitchen organization needs are countertop jars with airtight screw covers.
These also offer an added convenience for storage containers in your kitchen. Your dry food supply is always ready to travel.
That is, when it is time to go camping, just pile your canisters into a carton and you are to go. This leaves you with no need to re-pack any food.
They are also ideal for storing and serving road-trip snacks. Say goodbye to ripped cereal boxes and torn bags in your car. When you see one of these in your cupboard, you will want enough for all your cereals and dry food storage.
The money you save preventing spoilage will quickly cover their initial costs. Storage containers are an easy solution to storing leftovers in the refrigerator and to maximize the space in your pantry too.
Consider eliminating bulky packaging by transferring items to clear, easy to view food storage canisters. A great option to accommodate and maximize your spice cabinet space is to consider a spice stack that conveniently fits in your upper cabinet, or a wall-mounted spice rack.
Bakeware and tray holders can be a challenge to organize because they take up a lot of space. You can either conceal these items on your countertops, or store them in your lower cabinets, to free up counter space.
