I find for the most part that the easiest way to store my containers is to separate the containers from the lids.
How to store plastic containers neatly.
Lay out a bag and fold it in half.
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.
Commit to your system.
Organize the containers and lids you have left.
No matter what organisational idea i give you if you re not prepared to consistently keep putting the containers neatly within the system then all hope is lost.
Place a second bag with its handle over the bottom of the first bag.
These containers are square and uniformly sized so they can be.
Pile your containers in and then neatly line up the lids between the ridges.
Plastic shields clothing from the elements such as a damp basement or a dusty attic.
The organizer holds 12 plastic containers and their matching lids.
So be mindful of the amount of containers you think you will need and set aside the rest.
Another option is a vacuum storage bag.
The advantages are numerous.
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.
Adding pegboard to drawers or slide out cabinet inserts is another clever way to keep different food storage containers separated and tidy.
Everything stays neatly stacked and the lids stand upright so you can easily see what you ve got.
Plastic storage containers are the best way to store and organize out of season or specialty clothing items such as halloween costumes or your unfortunate but just can t quit them collection of holiday sweaters.
The gods of decluttering and organising love the humble plastic container and the opportunities for using them are endless.