Organizing a pantry can be a daunting task but with a few products and time, you can have your pantry in ship-shape order sooner than you think.
- The first thing to do is take everything out of your pantry.
- Take inventory of food items and check expiration dates. Throw anything away that is past its best used by date. If there's an item that you know you won't use and it's not expired, give it to a local food pantry.
- Clean the shelves and floor.
- If you need to replace shelf liners, this is the time.
ClosetMaid 12" x 10' Shelf Liner Roll - Walmart.com - Walmart.com - Categorize like items. Invest in some baskets or containers to store your items, the Dollar store, Ikea, Amazon, and Walmart are great places to go. They have all kinds of containers to choose from. You may also need to add labels to your containers for ease of use. Using clear bins in different sizes because you can stack them and see through them. It makes life much easier.
Bulk Essentials Plastic Geometric Slotted Storage Baskets, 9.75x7.125x3.75 in. | Dollar Tree Bulk Jot 1x3-in. White Removable Multi-Purpose Labels, 72-ct. Packs (dollartree.com) - Once you've decided what goes where start packing those containers with like items.
- Utilize the inside of the door. You can hang a rack on the door for small items and items that you would use frequently.
- If you have space on the inside wall, use hooks to hang aprons, brooms, etc.
Amazon.com: Holikme Mop Broom Holder Wall Mount Metal Pantry Organization and Storage Garden Kitchen Tool Organizer Wall Hanger for Home Goods (4 Positions with 4 Hooks, Silver): Home & Kitchen - Have a kid's spot in the pantry. It could be a basket of snacks they can retrieve themselves and not have to ask mom.
20 Incredible Small Pantry Organization Ideas and Makeovers | The Happy Housie (porch.com) - After you have cleaned and sorted it, keep it up. Your pantry can get disorganized over time. Always put items back in their appropriate spot, and get the whole family on board by keeping food accessible and visible. Twice a month make sure everything is clean and in its place so you don't have to spend hours organizing it again.