24 Kitchen Products That’ll Keep Your Fridge And Pantry Neat And Tidy
Your label maker is about to get a workout.
1. A stackable bin that'll help declutter and organize your fridge, without taking up a lot of space. Plus, they're completely transparent, so you can easily see what's inside.
2. A cabinet tray that'll spin like a lazy Susan and save you from reaching to the back of your cupboard or fridge for your food items. And it has a non-slip surface, so your jars and bottles won't fall off when you're spinning it.
3. A two-sided tea stand to sort your large collection of teas. It won't take a lot of space on your counter or shelf and it's a lot prettier than a jar of mixed tea bags.
4. A plastic storage bin for your eggs that are WAY more durable than the cardboard trays they usually come in. It has handles on the sides that’ll make it easier to take it in and out of the fridge, and it comes with a lid, so you can stack food on top without breaking any eggs.
5. A shelving unit that'll help maximize the storage space in your kitchen or pantry. The shelves are large enough to fit large containers and cereal boxes. And each shelf can support over 100 pounds, so it can hold your bulky kitchen appliances, too.
6. A pack of bin liners that'll protect your shelves from spills and keep your fridge smelling fresh AF. They'll absorb moisture from your fruits and vegetables, so they last longer. You can trim them to fit your bins or shelves and toss them in the washing machine when they get dirty.
9. A tiered shelf that'll transform your chaotic cupboards into an orderly oasis. Now you'll be able to see the cans and bottles in the back row, and it's expandable, so it'll fit almost any cupboard.
10. Or if you have drawer space, this insert will turn it into a horizontal spice organizer. Reviewers say it helps organize their spices, so it's easier to find exactly what they're looking for when they're cooking.
11. A nifty food wrap box organizer that'll give you a space to keep all your freezer bags, aluminum foil, and plastic wrap. You can stack four on each side, and the wire shelves are adjustable, so you can fit boxes of any size. And if you flip the boxes on their sides, it’ll make for a handy bag and wrap dispenser.
12. A silicone food storage bag that'll replace all your single-use plastic wrap, because you can use it over and over again. It’s great for storing snacks and other food items, especially when you’re meal prepping for the week. Plus, it comes in different colours, so you can organize food based on the colour of the bag.
"I recently ran out of plastic sandwich bags which lead to a discussion between my husband and me if we even really needed them in the house at all. We decided we did NOT and chose to try out reusable Stasher silicone snack bags instead. They've been great! They're super easy to clean, come in fun colors, and feature a really tight pinch-lock seal, so snacks stay fresh. We're definitely going to buy the sandwich bags as well. Welcoooooome to a plastic-free 2020!" —Heather Braga
Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Stasher silicone bags (#20 on the list).
Get it from Amazon Canada for $11.99+. Available in six sizes and eight colours.
13. A slim storage unit that’s thin enough to fit beside your pantry, between your fridge and counter, or really anywhere that there’s a little bit of room. It has wheels that’ll make it easy to pull out, so you can access all your kitchen supplies.
14. A two-piece container set with a bin that's large enough to hold an entire bag of pet food. The two bins stack easily on top of each other, and they have snap-and-lock lids that’ll seal in freshness (and stop your pets from breaking into it). It also comes with a two-cup food scoop that'll make it easier to measure and serve your pet food.
15. An over-the-door organizer that’ll store random the food items you don’t know where else to put. The pockets are large, so you can fit anything from tea bags and spice jars to boxes of pasta and condiment bottles.
Reviewers like that it's see-through, because they can see everything at a glance instead of rummaging through a drawer or cupboard.
Get a set of two from Amazon Canada for $14.87.
16. A lid organizer that'll change the way you store your food containers. It has adjustable dividers that'll hold small, medium, and large lids, and keep them all upright.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $31.58.
17. A rectangular storage container that'll keep your cupboards looking super tidy. The button on the lid locks the canisters with an airtight seal, keeping your dry foods fresh as heck!
"The sleek-looking containers keep food fresh and presentable, so you don't have to get a lecture when your mom visits and peeks into your cabinets. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate your various needs. So far I've used them for sugar, flour, cornmeal, Wheat Thins, spaghetti, pretzels, and almonds. Each container has a big button on top that you can press to open or seal the jar. It's so satisfying to pop these things open that I can't imagine using a different container system ever again." —Rebecca O'Connell
Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Good Grips Pop containers (#1 on the list).
Get it from Amazon Canada for $9.28+. Available in 17 sizes.
18. A space-saving drawer that'll store all your Keurig coffee pods, so you don't have to keep them in a box. You can easily sort them from light to dark roast, and even place your coffee maker on top for easy access.
The drawer can hold up to 35 Keurig coffee pods.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $26.37.
19. A set of glass containers that won’t absorb odours or change colour like traditional plastic ones. The snap-and-lock lids will prevent food from leaking, and the containers are oven safe, so you can use them as a serving dishes, too.
20. Or a food storage container that'll keep your fridge looking tidy and smelling fresh. It'll seal out moisture and control the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide, so your produce will stay fresher for longer.
"On March 5, I put half of my fresh strawberries in the medium-sized container and left the other half in the clamshell container they came in from the store. And here they are 10 days later, on March 15!!! And I'm convinced the only reason these didn't last 14 full days (or longer) is they weren't completely fresh when I bought them — a few of them had bruises, which had begun to mold when I checked the produce saver on day 14.
I did the same thing with a box of organic baby spinach, which I stored in the large size — and 10 days in, most of the spinach in the produce saver was mostly still crisp, with just a few softer leaves. And the leaves left in the original box were...well, flaccid." —Natalie Brown
Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Rubbermaid Food Storage Container.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $15.95+. Available in three sizes.
21. A stainless steel bag holder that'll finally give you a place to store all your plastic grocery bags until you're ready to use them again. It can hold up to 30 bags at a time, and has a wide dispenser slot, so you can grab them and go.
22. A plastic drink holder that'll keep all your juice boxes, pop cans, and other drinks in a neat pile inside your fridge or freezer. It can hold up to nine water bottles, and reviewers say they've saved a lot of space in their fridge by using one.
23. Or a silicone mat with small grooves that'll keep your cans, jars, and bottles from sliding around in the fridge or on a shelf. Now you stack them into space-saving pyramids, without worrying that they'll fall.
24. And finally, a handy label maker that'll fit into the palm of your hand and help you organize all the containers and bins in your pantry. It'll only take a few minutes to create a label and it prints any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
"There is nothing that satisfies me more than an organized home, and this Dymo Label maker has helped me achieve that. It prints out aesthetically pleasing little labels that you can use on storage boxes, meal prep containers, and everything in between. I especially like using it for my spice containers, pantry jars, makeup storage, and plant pots (so I know exactly what's growing where)." —Alice Prendergast
Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the DYMO Hand-Held Label Maker (#9 on the list).
Get it from Amazon Canada for $19.99.
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