The busiest room in the house. The kitchen and pantry quickly become disorganised and messy as family members come and go.
It takes a lot of effort during pantry organization. To sort through all of the canned goods, cereal boxes, snack pouches, and various small baking ingredients that have piled up, you'll need patience and a keen eye. Then, once everything is in order, you'll need the help of the entire family to keep your pantry tidy.
But first, you'll need a strategy, which is where we can help. Here are 10 easy steps to organising your pantry to get you started.
1. Begin with a clean slate:
Before you begin the pantry organisation process, empty and thoroughly clean your pantry. Examine expiration dates and discard anything that has passed its expiration date or is no longer in use. This will free up space in your pantry and make it easier to keep things organised.
2. Take a look around:
After you've gotten rid of the old stuff, you'll be able to see what's left to organise and begin assigning storage containers. Make a list of your pantry essentials and keep it up to date. Take your shopping list with you when you go grocery shopping.
3. Make use of clear containers:
Packaging that is too busy can make your pantry organization appear cluttered. Decant dry ingredients into clear canisters, discarding any plastic bags or cardboard boxes. Chip bags and root vegetables, for example, fit nicely in bins rather than being stacked loosely on the shelf. To keep everything looking neat, use clear food storage containers.
4. Labelling:
Label bins, containers, and shelves with labels so that everyone in your family knows where to find things. For quick labelling, use paper stickers or chalkboard labels that can be updated easily.
5. Doors and wall space should be used:
Hang organisers over the doors of your pantry to free up shelf space. These organisers work well with canned goods, spices, oils, and jars. Wall space, if you have it, can make a huge difference in pantry organisation. Aprons, brooms, and reusable grocery bags can all be hung from hooks. You can also store trash bags in a wall-mounted bag dispenser and easily replace what's in the can.
6. Create a kid-friendly area:
Fill a bottom shelf with water bottles, snack bins, and cereal dispensers so that your kids can help you put groceries away and grab a snack. To provide a variety of healthy options, use bins with built-in dividers (like protein bars, fruit gummies and crackers). So that kids can keep up with the organisation, visibility and labelling are essential.
7. Continuously upgrade:
After a while, your pantry may become disorganised. Always put items back in their proper place to help maintain your space, and get the whole family on board by keeping food accessible and visible. Schedule a quick cleaning twice a month to ensure that everything is current and in its proper place, so you don't have to spend hours on pantry organization again.
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