Let’s talk about which corner of our home is particularly likely to become the “hardest hit area”. Guess what, the kitchen will undoubtedly be at the top of the list. Every day, when we are about to start cooking, we need to use quite a lot of things, including the soup pot for making soup, the wok for stir-frying, and the matching pot lids. There are several of them, roughly speaking, in large and small sizes. In addition, there are all kinds of bowls, plates, dishes, and that's not all, there are also a bunch of densely arranged bottles and jars of seasonings. As long as you don't notice it for a little bit, the entire kitchen countertop will be filled to the brim in an instant. Once the number of items increases, not only will it make you feel bored, but you will also have to rummage for a long time to find an item. What is even more complicated is that a messy kitchen can easily hide dirt, which will even affect your mood when cooking. In fact, the key to keeping your kitchen in order is not the number of items, but whether you have a convenient and convenient storage method. Today, I will share some kitchen storage tips that have been tested by many families and are practical and practical. Starting from pots, to spices, to dishes, I will explain them in detail one by one. If you follow them, your kitchen can become tidy and fresh.
Hanging pots and lids saves space rather than stacking them
Many people are accustomed to stacking woks and soup pots together, and the pot lid is even more embarrassing. It is either leaning against the wall or spread flat in a drawer. The pot lid alone takes up less than half of the countertop. If you use two or three pots at home and spread the pot lids horizontally, there will basically be no room for chopping vegetables. A more feasible way is to "stand" or "hang" them. Install a set of pot lid holders on the wall that do not require drilling. Insert commonly used pot lids vertically for easy access. They can also drain water naturally to prevent mold. To store woks and soup pots, you can use multi-functional storage racks, especially the cabinets under the sink. Many people leave them empty because they feel damp and difficult to use. In fact, as long as you take moisture-proof measures and place a double-layer storage rack, you can properly put pots, dishwashing liquid and cleaning brushes that are not commonly used. The inside of the cabinet door should not be wasted. A few hooks can be used to hang shovels and egg beaters, as well as insulated gloves. In this way, the golden operating area around the stove is liberated. When cooking, when you turn around to pick up the pot, you can easily get the pot lid. The whole process is smoothed and the cooking efficiency is improved.
Food and condiments are packaged in sealed boxes to prevent moisture and insects.
The main source of clutter in the kitchen is often the open seasoning bags and packaging of ingredients, such as purchased peppercorns, star anise, dried chili peppers, as well as rice, grains, and flour. If they are stuffed into the cabinet with their original packaging bags, not only will they look messy, but they are also particularly susceptible to moisture and breeding of insects. As long as a little bit of residue leaks out, it is the most favored food source of cockroaches. The most worry-free way is to prepare a batch of storage boxes with high sealing performance, and give priority to square and transparent boxes. Compared with round ones, square ones can better use the corners of the cabinet, and there is no wasted space. The advantage of transparent materials is that you can see how much is left inside at a glance, without having to search over and over again. Pour the purchased ingredients into the box, stick a label on the lid or the box, write your name and the date of purchase. When it comes to daily spices such as oil, salt, sauce and vinegar, the most convenient way is to use a rotating spice rack or a multi-layered storage rack and place it next to the stove where it is easily accessible. Whenever you finish cooking, you can put the condiments back to their original places without spending time cleaning them up. This way, the countertop can always be kept tidy. One of the key points is that no matter which storage tool you choose, its sealing must be good. The lid should have a silicone sealing ring and seal tightly after being buckled. Only in this way can it effectively prevent moisture, insects and odors.
Placing dishes and dishes vertically makes them easier to hold and less likely to break than stacking them.
When there are more people in the family, there will naturally be more dishes. In the past, the traditional method was to stack the dishes one by one and set them very high. To get the bowl below, you had to move the top ones one by one. This not only takes a lot of effort, but also the bottom of the bowl can easily scratch the glaze of the bowl below. If the dishes are stacked without being completely drained, the moisture trapped inside will become a conducive environment for bacteria to breed. Nowadays, more and more families are beginning to solve this problem with the help of dish racks or drain racks. Choose a double-layered dish rack with a large capacity on the countertop. Each layer has an inclined drain design. After washing the dishes, place the bowl upside down on the rack, and the water will flow down the slope to the drain pan below. The key point is: when placing bowls and plates, keep them upright as much as possible. With the help of the wavy-shaped slots on the shelf, each bowl and plate can have an independent placement "position" without contact with each other. When taking the bowls and plates, you can just pull them out without worrying about touching the adjacent bowls next to them. The space below is high enough to place a large soup bowl or fish plate. Most dish racks made of this material are made of thickened plastic or stainless steel, which are strong and durable, so there is no need to worry about deformation. If there is really no space on the kitchen countertop, you can also choose the storage rack above the sink and set it up above the sink. After washing the dishes, you can easily put the bowl on it to drain the water. The water droplets will fall directly into the sink and the countertop will stay dry, which can achieve the effect of killing two birds with one stone.
In fact, kitchen storage is not as difficult as imagined. The most important principle is to "put everything in its place" and "easy to use". Hanging the pots and pans, putting the ingredients into sealed boxes, and placing the bowls and plates vertically seems like adding a few storage tools, but what they get in return is refreshment all day long and a good mood every time you cook. Spend an afternoon establishing these small habits, and then put things back in their fixed places every time you use them. This way, you no longer need to set aside a large amount of time for "spring cleaning." A clean and tidy kitchen makes the meals more reassuring, isn't it?
