By Ryan Coisson
When it comes to closet organization, the emphasis is usually on bedroom closets, kids' closets, and maybe even the front hall closet; but when is the last time you thought about cleaning and organizing your kitchen pantry? After all: it's a closet too, and frankly, one of the most important in the entire house. Here are a few tips on how to get it to really work for you instead of against you.
--Take everything out and start from scratch
There are probably things in your pantry that expired 10 years ago: get rid of them. If there are unopened packaged or canned items that are still good but that you realistically will never use, donate them to a food bank.
--With a clean slate, design with utility in mind
If you are lucky enough to have a pantry, you still may not be making proper use of the space. Now is the time to redesign that space with utility in mind. Hire a closet consultant or look for ideas online as well as pantry organizational products for sale. You can turn your pantry into an organizational marvel thanks to pull out baskets and trays and even enclosed drawers.
--Go for portability
Think about your kitchen routine when organizing your pantry. For example, put baking-related items into a pull out basket that can easily be removed, taken to your work space, and then slipped back into its proper place. You can use this system for spices, cookie-decorating items, and other similar supplies.
--Keep it clean
Once you get your structure and design in place, restock your pantry in categories: canned fruit, canned vegetables, snacks, etc so you can find things easily. Then make a commitment to keep it clean!
When it comes to closet organization, the emphasis is usually on bedroom closets, kids' closets, and maybe even the front hall closet; but when is the last time you thought about cleaning and organizing your kitchen pantry? After all: it's a closet too, and frankly, one of the most important in the entire house. Here are a few tips on how to get it to really work for you instead of against you.
--Take everything out and start from scratch
There are probably things in your pantry that expired 10 years ago: get rid of them. If there are unopened packaged or canned items that are still good but that you realistically will never use, donate them to a food bank.
--With a clean slate, design with utility in mind
If you are lucky enough to have a pantry, you still may not be making proper use of the space. Now is the time to redesign that space with utility in mind. Hire a closet consultant or look for ideas online as well as pantry organizational products for sale. You can turn your pantry into an organizational marvel thanks to pull out baskets and trays and even enclosed drawers.
--Go for portability
Think about your kitchen routine when organizing your pantry. For example, put baking-related items into a pull out basket that can easily be removed, taken to your work space, and then slipped back into its proper place. You can use this system for spices, cookie-decorating items, and other similar supplies.
--Keep it clean
Once you get your structure and design in place, restock your pantry in categories: canned fruit, canned vegetables, snacks, etc so you can find things easily. Then make a commitment to keep it clean!
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