10 Ways to Conquer Clutter in Your Kitchen Pantry

The first thing that you need to do before you can begin reorganizing your pantry is to clean it out. This means emptying it out entirely, cleaning every nook and cranny thoroughly, and tossing items that aren’t frequently used or have expired.

After doing away with the old and unused items, you can now clearly see what’s left to organize. This will also help you from purchasing containers or racks that you may not need. Make a list of the staples in your pantry and regularly update it. When it’s time to go to the supermarket, bring your list with you.

Group like items together. For example, keep all of your baking items in one area and all of your spices together on another shelf or rack. This will help you find exactly what you need quickly and easily.

Once you have all of your items categorized, use chrome baskets and shelf racks to keep them together. Not only do these baskets and rack add functionality to your pantry, but they also add some much-needed aesthetics to any kitchen pantry.

For smaller or looser items, use clear glass or plastic containers and canisters with sealed lids. These make ideal storage vessels for decanted dry food, including cereal, rice, grains, and nuts. With these neatly organized clear containers, gone are the days of having four partially open bags of chips.

It’s not just you that needs to know where everything is in the pantry. Your family should be informed as well. Label your containers, baskets, and racks to allow everyone in your household to know where every item’s home is. You can use a Bluetooth label maker for quick and easy labeling or chalkboard labels so you can effortlessly change the writing as needed.

When you finally begin putting your labeled baskets, bins, and containers back in your kitchen pantry, keep the items that you use for everyday cooking at eye level for easy accessibility.

If you have young children, use the bottom shelves for their groceries so that they can easily and safely grab their own snacks. The labels will come in handy to help your kids know exactly where all of their favorite treats are stored.

If you have extra wall space in your pantry, install hooks to house non-essential items such as reusable shopping bags, brooms, and aprons. Consider using a bag dispenser to hold grocery bags so they won’t take up space.