Three Steps to a Neater Pantry

Having a place to store dried goods is an easy way to stock up on grocery store specials and always have it on standby. But sometimes, a pantry can become cluttered and disorganized, making it harder to find items and possibly leading to a higher grocery bill. With these three simple steps, though, pantries can be impeccably neat and organized.

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1. Step One: Start from Scratch


Although this step will take the longest, it’s also the most important. Take out everything from the pantry and sort it into various categories (e.g. canned goods, cereals and grains, etc.) This way, you can take an inventory of what’s in there, what has to be thrown out, and what needs restocking.

Next, perform a deep clean in the pantry: sweep thoroughly, wipe down all the shelves and walls, and then vacuum and mop the floor. Some of the food items, like cans, may also need a wipe down as well so as not to add any more dust into a now-clean pantry.

2. Step Two: Assess Your Needs


Are you using the pantry as a multipurpose storage unit for food and other items, and intend to store items that won’t be used very frequently? Or will it be a space that sees frequent action and is used as a room-temperature fridge alternative? Knowing exactly what your pantry will be used for makes it easier to organize it.

For example, if your pantry will be used on a daily or weekly basis, it might make sense to install pull-out shelves to be able to reach food items easily. But if there are going to be large items, like detergent or pots and pans, then installing large, wide shelving with hooks might be a better idea. Alternatively, using adjustable shelving can provide a happy medium if you’re in between the two options, or don’t exactly know how you want to use the pantry.

Wire Reach In Pantry
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3. Step Three: Finish Everything Off


Once you’ve got a clean pantry and know how you’re going to organize it, the next step is to make it happen. Creating a new pantry isn’t as big a home remodeling project as others, and it can often be a lot less expensive, too.

You can choose between wire shelving or pull out shelving, counters and racks, or shelves and hooks; the options are nearly endless.

Once you’ve decided what your new pantry is going to look like, give the highly-skilled professionals at Harkraft a call. We’ve helped hundreds of people efficiently restructure their pantries exactly how they want, and all new customers get 25% off their first order.