- 1). Purchase plastic storage containers. Plastic storage containers make it easy to clean your pantry. Instead of having opened bags of chips and candy lying around, you can pour food into containers. These containers keep your pantry neat and organized. They also make it easier to see which foods you have on hand.
- 2). Shop for canned food organizers. It can sometimes be hard to find canned foods, even in an organized pantry. This is when canned food organizers come in handy. You can find organizers that create more than one shelf of canned foods on a single shelf in your pantry.
- 3). Remove everything from your pantry. Starting with a blank canvas is essential. As you clear everything from the pantry, you also have the chance to check expiration dates. You can then throw away any items that have expired. Organize foods so that older items can be used up first.
- 4). Empty opened and oddly shaped packages into storage containers. Oddly shaped packages, such as bags of rice or beans, can cause your pantry to look cluttered.
- 5). Borrow a mail sorter from your home office to sort small envelopes. A mail sorter is a great way to store soup and taco mixes. Since these mixes come in small envelopes, they often get lost. That can all change. Just slip the different types of mixes into each slot alotted and sort by date.
- 6). Organize packages and containers by type. Be sure to store items so that they are easy to find. For example, place all the canned foods in one area. Organize them by type and expiration date. This step promotes organization and keeps the pantry clutter free.
- 7). Check your pantry each week before going shopping. This can save you money since you won't be buying items already there. It can also give you an opportunity to re-organize anything that has become disheveled during the week. Be sure to take a look at each and every section.
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