We all have Tupperware, plastic storage containers, and the never-ending lids. And, we need them. They are indispensable for storing leftovers, bulk groceries, and freezing meals. But then comes the chaos otherwise known as “the Tupperware drawer.”
Wouldn’t it be nice not to have to sift through tons of plastic lids trying to match them to tons of similarly shaped Tupperware containers? In other words, to have them organized? (Gasp!) Well, you can!
You can make an easy Tupperware organizer yourself, and stop having to play the memory game every time you want to store the leftover chicken soup. So, check out these great solutions on how to organize Tupperware and plastic storage containers once and for all!
How to Store Tupperware
Tupperware is so funny. Sometimes it feels like you have way too many empty containers, and other times it feels like you can’t find the right-sized Tupperware to save your leftovers! As you’ll see with these DIY Tupperware storage systems, it’s all about making your Tupperware easy to access and having a storage space that’s big enough to comfortably fit your containers. So, find the right system that works for you, and get to work with these Tupperware storage ideas!
DIY Tupperware Organizers for Small Spaces
In a cramped kitchen (and especially in smaller apartments), it can be tricky to find enough storage space to have beautifully organized food storage containers. These ideas are perfect for those cramped environments – you’ll be amazed by what you can do without a lot of room to work with! Psst – if it’s more than Tupperware you’re struggling with, check out our tips for organizing a small kitchen on a budget!
20-Minute Tupperware Organizer Project
Let’s get you started with a primer from Emily at ‘Small Stuff Counts’ on how to organize Tupperware and other plastic food storage containers. She has great tips on how to purge all those pieces with lost lids or vice versa, and how to get it all in hand in about 20 minutes!
Simple DIY Storage for Food Containers
This one isn’t strictly DIY, but you will have to fit the shelves inside your cabinet. If you do want to take things one step further and make your own pull-out cabinet organizer, the tutorial has a link for that too! Find everything you need for this one (including links to both the products used) over at “Love and Renovations.”
DIY Steps for Organizing Tupperware with Drawer Dividers
Julie over at “Frugally Blonde” has some great tips on how to store Tupperware to make it less chaotic. She recommends donating Tupperware you don’t use, discarding anything with a broken lid, and using drawer dividers to keep everything organized. Check out the tutorial to see how she did it!
A Tupperware organizer might not be the most exciting project you’ve ever tried, but it can make a big difference to your stress levels! Having Tupperware containers that are easy to access and that don’t come jumping out at you every time you open a cupboard brings a certain inner peace, and because most of these ideas only cost a few dollars, it’s definitely a worthwhile way to spend a couple of hours! So, learn how to organize Tupperware and de-clutter your Tupperware cabinet and your mind at the same time! Try our post on Dollar Store Organizing Ideas, and jump over to our sister site OhMeOhMy and check out our post on Kitchen Drawer Organizing as well!
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