How To Store Plastic Containers

So be mindful of the amount of containers you think you will need and set aside the rest.

How to store plastic containers.

I find for the most part that the easiest way to store my containers is to separate the containers from the lids. Adding pegboard to drawers or slide out cabinet inserts is another clever way to keep different food storage containers separated and tidy. The organizer holds 12 plastic containers and their matching lids. You can pull this together with simple hardware store supplies or buy a ready made pegboard kit for 20 and assemble it flat inside your drawer.

Organize the containers and lids you have left. And it works with most major brands think. I know this goes against everything that most storage container organization system creators believe but it s what works for me. No it s not the most efficient use of space if you re looking to fit as much as possible into your cabinet.

To use a baby wipe container for plastic bag storage use the roll method. Lay out a bag and fold it in half. Continuing making this bag chain with all of your bags and then roll your bags the long way leaving the handle of the first bag sticking out. We have a very long cabinet where we keep all of our plastic containers.

Store containers with the lids on. As handy as plastic containers are for storing leftovers and sending yummy lunches to school or work they can also be a pain in the neck to try and corral.