Many do not care about storing packages, so they just throw them away. And they do it in vain. This is not about “huge” cost savings and the impossibility of buying a new plastic friend – this is pollution of the planet.

A plastic bag takes one to two centuries to decompose. Other scientists claim that the decomposition process lasts a thousand years, and during this time it poisons the environment with toxic compounds.

Since such a household item appeared only in the second half of the last century, it is too early to talk about empirical data.

Packages harm not only nature, but also people. For example, in Bangladesh, they blocked sewers, causing flooding and killing thousands. You can often come across photographs where turtles or fish are entangled in plastic, cannot get out and suffer from their limited abilities.

Storage of polyethylene is not a matter of economy, it is a matter of a healthy attitude towards your planet and yourself. To understand how to store packages nicely and compactly, you first need to understand their classification.

What are the different packages?

The question is not difficult, many will themselves list the types of packages that they encounter. But both the storage method and the functionality depend on the type, so this is worth repeating:

packing – usually fruits, vegetables, sandwiches are wrapped in them. Presented both for free in stores and sold in packs. Most often, they are bought for household needs on their own, so they do not require special storage. Transparent, no handles;
polyethylene with handles – those copies that are either given out free of charge or sold at the checkout. They are strong enough, so they should be kept in order to go further with them to the store or take out the trash;
the rest – paper, plastic and others, which are issued when buying shoes, clothes, equipment. Often they are large and dense enough material, therefore they are used when transporting things, moving. This also includes gift items that can be donated to other people. The main thing is not to get confused, from whom the present was received.

For storage, different types are separated for convenience: small separately, large separately. The same applies to the material, since plastic specimens are much thicker than polyethylene ones. And paper ones cannot be rolled up at all. When sorting, it is worth getting rid of old, torn or dirty specimens.

How to store?

Some provide a separate box for packages. But not all housewives have such an opportunity, because according to the layout of apartment buildings, kitchens most often turn out to be small, where every centimeter is important, and a separate shelf for polyethylene is an unaffordable luxury. Therefore, it is worth familiarizing yourself with more compact storage options.

Package with packages

The classic option for storing plastic store friends, which is in 90% of apartments in our country. Yes, it is more compact and more convenient than a separate drawer, but it still takes up a lot of space due to the voluminous content. The advantage is that the bag can be put on the door of the headset – and thus the whole drawer is unloaded. Simple, no hassle, but voluminous. Suitable for those who have not been involved in storage yet.

Bottle

This option is already more “professional”. Any plastic bottle is required, ideally 1.5–2 liters. The bottom is cut out, and the neck, if desired. The bags are folded into the resulting container, which can also be hung on the cabinet door. Fasten either with glue or a self-tapping screw, or make a hole in the plastic and hang it on a hook. They are hung in such a way that the neck is at the bottom – you will have to pull out the bag through it.

You can do it easier – just cut off the neck, creating such a “vase” for the bags: they put them on top, and took them out on top. And you don't have to push anything anywhere.

The size of the bottle is selected individually, but most often it is proportional to the size of the bag. For example, a 6-liter bottle is not needed for filling.

Cardboard

There is even more room for imagination. You can take a finished paper napkin box with a hole on top. Or build something like this with your own hands from a carton of milk, shoe and others. This option takes up little space, looks so neat that you can put it right on the countertop.

You can also hide the box in the closet or glue the headset to the door. You can use not only cardboard boxes, but also plastic containers from under wet wipes.

Container

The storage principle is similar to the use of cardboard boxes. The only difference is that plastic containers are more durable and take up even less space. It is better to choose models with tight snaps to prevent bags from falling out. The more neatly the “filling” is folded, the more it will fit inside.

In this case, just use whatever plastic container you use the least.

Dolls for packages

Such products are called pouches because their lower part is designed specifically for storing bags. The more it is laid inside, the more magnificent the doll's skirt will be. These products can be sewn independently or purchased ready-made from craftsmen. There is only one drawback of such a fake – a small capacity.

Cute products can be beautifully placed in the interior of the kitchen. Nobody would guess that this is a place to store packages.

Pouches

Bright compact bags made of natural fabrics will surely fit into the interior and add zest to it. How to store plastic bags in the kitchen: The storage principle is the same as for the bag. There is one major difference – the fabric base quickly collects dust on itself, so it will have to be washed often.

If you have the time, have a craving for sewing and creativity, then sew homemade handbags or pouches for bags.

Knitted bags

Such bags have one invaluable advantage – they are transparent, so you can immediately get the right package. They are often placed on the door handle, but knitted bags will look best in pantries or kitchen cabinets. They will have to be washed at least as often as cloth bags.

Small bags can help you store your bags properly so you don't clutter up the space and find space for other kitchen utensils.

Other options

Each housewife adjusts her life for herself, so there can be a huge variety of storage options.

If you do not want to deal with homemade devices, you did not like any of the ideas, then use ready-made plastic or metal containers.

How to store bags in the kitchen life hack ideas:

Pull-out shelf. If possible, you need to allocate a whole “floor” for packages in the kitchen set – for sure they will be able to place everything there.
Tights. If aesthetics does not matter, you can decompose the bags in old tights. It is better to store such a composition in the farthest corner of the pantry.
Closed dish drainer. This life hack involves the use of an old unit, which the owners simply gave a second life to. It is not worth removing the active element for these purposes.
Special stand or container. At the stage of buying custom-made furniture, you can think over the place where the plastic bags will be stored.
A saucepan or pan, covered with a lid. Do not expect many bags to fit inside. But such an organizer looks very interesting. Especially if you place it in the kitchen and lightly decorate it with decor.

Tips & Tricks

With each new trip to the store, the number of packages in the house increases by an order of magnitude. In order not to get bogged down in a ton of polyethylene, you need to use a few simple rules:

Before storing bags in the kitchen, you need to check them for integrity. Those with even small holes should be scrapped. It is advisable not to throw them in the trash can, but to hand them over to special recycling centers.
If possible, it is better to replace plastic bags with biodegradable, organic materials.
Packages that are planned to be stored for a long time should be perfectly clean, without sticky spots. Otherwise, they can stick together, forming a continuous polyethylene lump. Then all of them will have to be thrown out.

Plastic bags for future use should be in any home. The task of a good housewife is to arrange them in such a way that they do not take up space. Sometimes packages can be played up with ideas using a fancy container or other device that will become a worthy element of the interior and decorate the room.

To make the ice clear, freeze boiled water

The ice served in restaurants is usually crystal clear and clear. And the cubes from your refrigerator are cloudy and white. But this can be fixed: first boil the water (you can twice), only then pour it into the mold.

Always check the age of the eggs to make sure they are fresh

To do this, dip them into water:

the newly laid egg will lie sideways to the very bottom;
an egg from a week ago will float up with a blunt end up;
an egg at the age of 2-3 weeks will stand in a glass perpendicular to the bottom;
a very old egg will float to the surface – it should never be eaten.

A large number of eggs can be cooked in the oven

In an oven preheated to 160 degrees, they will cook in 15-30 minutes.

Press down on the lemon and roll it a little on the table surface

This will make it much easier to squeeze out the lemon juice.

Place some frozen grapes in a glass of wine

The drink will turn cold, but not diluted.

Using a spoon, you can peel ginger in a couple of minutes

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Ginger has a rather bizarre shape, so it is not very convenient to clean it with a knife: a lot of excess is cut off. A regular tablespoon will do the job better.

Store ice cream in a plastic bag

To prevent ice cream from turning to stone in the freezer, first put it in a bag.

Shake the garlic well to peel it.

Place the garlic in a bowl and shake well with the palm of your hand. Most of the husk will fall off by itself. You can use a jar with a lid instead of a bowl.

When grilling fish, place a few slices of lemon underneath

Any fish will be tastier if cooked with lemon.

Place a wooden spoon on top of the pot

Then, when boiling, the water will not pour out onto the stove.

To prevent the meat from getting dry

After cooking, you do not need to immediately cut the meat into pieces.

After you have fried the meat, you do not need to immediately cut it into portions. Let the steak rest for 5-7 minutes. If you don't, the dish will be very dry as all the juices will drain onto the cutting board.

To enhance the taste and aroma of spices

Spices need to be fried in a pan to enhance the flavor.

Spices and nuts will turn out to be more tasty and aromatic if, before adding to the dish, you fry them in a dry hot frying pan. The frying process will draw out essential oils from the food, which means it will improve their taste.

To make the sauce glossy

The butter will add shine to the sauce.
You've probably always wondered how professional chefs manage to achieve the perfect texture and glossy shine of the sauce. It turns out that they wait for the gravy to cook and add a few chunks of cold butter to it. The most important thing is not to let it boil. Wait for the butter to completely melt and immediately remove the sauce from the stove.

To quickly peel vegetables and fruits

Cleaning vegetables and fruits will be facilitated by the microwave.

Do you spend a lot of time peeling vegetables and fruits? Try to make cross-shaped cuts on them and send them to the microwave for 20-30 seconds. After the time has elapsed, take out the food and peel the peel with your hands in a matter of seconds.

To dry the meat

The meat can be dried with a regular paper towel.

If you want to cook meat with a delicious crispy crust, then it must be dried before placing it in a hot skillet. Moreover, this advice applies to any type of meat, regardless of what you have in the refrigerator – pork or chicken. Professional chefs advise using a paper towel for drying, since this device is the most cost-effective and effective.

How to equip a small kitchen

In addition to hangers and related kitchen cabinetry, there are other ideas for a small kitchen to organize the space to conveniently store all the accessories.

one). Plastic containers for dry food. They are especially useful in cabinets where it is difficult to place a large number of packages of flour, rice and cereals. When scattering bulk products into containers, you can place them on top of each other, which will significantly save space in the cabinet.

2). Various organizers will make it easier to store in the kitchen, especially those items that take up too much space in the closets. For example, you can install an organizer for sauces and spices on the wall, put a container for spices on the countertop.

Additional shelves – you can hang them on the walls in places where it was impossible to place other furniture.

Adjacent territory

If the size of the kitchen decisively does not allow “squeezing” even the most necessary, use the adjacent territory: the space at the entrance to the kitchen, balcony or loggia, corridor. “On the way” you can place a refrigerator or additional storage systems. Transfer the lion's share of storage of kitchen utensils, small household appliances for non-daily use and some products to the balcony.

Space expansion techniques

Don't ignore proven ways to visually expand the boundaries of a room. White color, mirrored and glossy surfaces, good lighting, maximum use of the height of the room – these techniques are a win-win and indispensable in a tiny kitchen.

Drawers

In the kitchen of a very modest size, drawers will become a more practical solution than swing doors. In addition, it is more convenient to organize storage and maintain order in them.

Abandoning the table

If there is not enough space for a full-fledged dining area, give up the idea of placing it in the kitchen.

… or mini table

Does the size of the kitchen still allow the whole family to sit at a small table? Alternatively, you can use a hinged folding table, which, when folded, is a neat narrow shelf.

Side walls of cabinets

As we remember, in a miniature kitchen you need to make the most of all the available space. The side walls of kitchen cabinets are no exception.

Roof rails, hooks, shelves

Additional open shelves, rails and hooks help expand your kitchen storage options.

How do I organize my package storage?

That is why they “breed” in our homes at a tremendous speed that most people visit stores every day, bringing a new package home every day. As a result, a pile of unnecessary bags accumulates in the box very quickly.

Typically, packages are stored in one of the following ways:

bags nested in one;
special shelf;
basket;
drawer.

Important! In any of the proposed options, as a rule, all the bags are crumpled and lying around as needed. The storage of packages does not have any classification and distribution by color, size or density.

I suggest organizing your shopping bag storage system to see how much storage space is being “eaten up” by this messy pile of bags. And most importantly, how beautifully and neatly you can fold them so as not to get annoyed every day from the mess in the kitchen.

How to fold store T-shirt bags

To ensure that the packages take up a minimum of space, do not store them randomly. It is much more convenient to fold them neatly and place them in a small box, drawer or organizer.

How to fold a bag into a triangle

The method is quite scrupulous, however, very effective. Each bag must be folded separately, and then you can define it in one container.

Scheme of actions:

Unfold the bag and place it on the table or floor.
Fold the bag in half lengthwise.
Repeat the action to make a narrow strip.
Bend the corner from the bottom to make a triangle.
Likewise, fold the triangles up to the top edge with the handles.
Bend the handles into the hole that you made from the last triangle.

How to fold

In this way, the bags can be folded a little faster. For this:

Spread out the plastic and place the bag on the table.
Bend the bag lengthwise several times to form a narrow strip.
Roll the strip around your fingers.
Wrap the resulting tube with handles to secure it.

How to fold in an envelope

It is convenient to fold bulky and dense packages with an envelope.

Procedure:

Straighten the bag.
Fold the bag horizontally and then vertically.
You should get a square or a small rectangle.

It is convenient to fold such blanks into a box or box.

The benefits of creating storage spaces for packages

Regardless of whether you organize a place for storing bags with your own hands or purchase ready-made containers, the kitchen will only benefit from this. There are several advantages here:

Saving space in drawers or cabinets;
Neat appearance of the room and furniture;
The ability to stylishly decorate the kitchen interior;
Saving money on buying new bags instead of discarded ones.

Classical

This is the so-called banal package of packages. To prevent it from lying in a heap in a drawer, fasten it to the back of the table door or cabinet with two hooks. Put all other packages in it. They can be pre-folded with a rectangle or triangle.

How to fold the package

It is important that all bags are dry and relatively clean before folding. If any of them retains moisture or edible fat, the bag will become rotten from the inside and will spread specific odors.

Carton boxes

Absolutely any, any size are suitable. You can use a rectangular shoebox as an idea. Divide it inside into two or three compartments. And already there fold the bags by type or color. As you may be interested.

Or you can use several square boxes of the same size. Cover them with decorative paper before doing this. It is sold in office supply stores. You can even use sticky paper. Match colors to match your kitchen finishes. This will complement the interior design of the room. Make small holes in the box lids so that the bags can be removed through them. Then just put your bags in each of the boxes and close them. You can fix such cardboard containers on double-sided tape in a place convenient for you. For example, on the window, on the kitchen table, cabinet.

Plastic bottles

And there is an interesting idea to store bags in the kitchen in a plastic bottle. Moreover, the bottle can be of very different sizes from a small liter to a large eggplant. The principle of such storage is simple. You need to turn the empty, clean bottle upside down and cut off the bottom, but not completely. So that it opens like a lid. Then place your plastic bags in the eggplant. You can fold them one by one. You just have to pull the bags from below through the neck of the bottle. This storage is very convenient. It is better to mount a homemade plastic container on the wall in a place convenient for you or on the inside of any cabinet door or table.

You can fix a homemade container on double-sided tape on foam or on a self-tapping screw.

Bright covers

In this case, you will have to delve into the mezzanines and pedestals around the house. Surely in every family there is a couple of covers for folding umbrellas. As a rule, they are lying around unattended. It's a pity to throw it away. However, we rarely or almost never use them. It is especially good if the covers are made in different bright colors. You can even ask around for covers from neighbors or friends. Choose a few of these bags by color for your furniture and design. Just hang them on the hooks on the wall. Load folded bags there and remove as needed.

This is how you can store bags in the kitchen, as shown in the photo.

Plastic containers

In this case, just use whatever plastic container you use the least. Fold the bags in a rectangle or triangle and place them in a container. Remove as needed. If desired, the plastic box can be beautifully finished on the outside. So it will also become an interesting addition to the interior.

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