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How to organise Tupperware in 5 easy steps

20th January 2017 by Organisedjo 17 Comments

Tupperware, love it or hate it, it is an everyday essential for family life. It’s great for leftovers and packing up packed lunch boxes for school and picnics. But trying to keep it organised is not fun.

Today I have for you a quick 5 step plan to help you organise your Tupperware. And once you have all your supplies it will only take you 15 minutes to achieve an organised cupboard or drawer. I have recently done this to my own Tupperware cupboard and the difference is amazing.

So here is the obligatory before photo:

Tupperware cupboard before being decluttered and organised

Close up of Tupperware cupboard before it was decluttered

Step 1 – Take everything out

The first step is to work out what you actually have. Take everything out of the cupboard and lay it all out. This really shows you what you have.

Step 2 – Match tubs with lids

Make sure every tub has a lid that fits. If any are cracked or you can’t find a matching lid or tub, throw it out. Also clear out containers that you don’t need any more. When I did my recent de-clutter I found weaning pots that are too small for us now, so I passed these onto someone who needs them. Everything left should now have a lid.

Step 3 – Group like for like tubs together

Stack together tubs of the same size. Then work out which stacks could fit together to save space. Also stack together the lids. This gives you an idea of what will be going back in and will help with step 4.

Step 4 – Look at how to create more stacking space

The cupboard where I store our Tupperware is thin but tall, and there was a lot of wasted space. In our food cupboard I have used cabinet shelves to create extra shelves, so I thought I would give this a go in this cupboard. I found this one on Amazon and it fitted the cupboard perfectly.

Inter Design Cabinet Shelf which will help store the tupperware

I also purchased this kitchen basket from Wilko to store the lids in. Having the different size compartments is perfect for different sized lids.

Two compartment kitchen basket to store Tupperware lids in

From my extensive research on Pinterest, and believe me it was extensive, I also saw that others had used sink drainers or CD holders to hold their lids. When you have your supplies you can then move onto step 5.

Step 5 – Putting everything back

Add your shelve and start to put back your Tupperware. Make sure the tubs that you need to access regularly are easy to get to. Add your lids to the kitchen basket, or however you are stacking them.

Tupperware being put back into the cupboard using the new cabinet shelf

Because the shelf I purchased doesn’t take up the whole cupboard I can place the lids at the front, but I can still easily access the Tupperware behind it.

Lids stored in the kitchen basket

And that’s it, one organised Tupperware cupboard. I can now see what I have got, where the lids are and grab what I need quickly. I now love this cupboard, and I really don’t know why I didn’t do it sooner.

A neatly stored and organised Tupperware cupboard

How do you organise your Tupperware cupboard? I would love to hear.

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If you are looking for inspiration on how to organise other parts of your kitchen check out this post for ideas. Also, don’t forget to take a look at my De-clutter in 15 minutes a day post for a list of other 15 minute tasks around the house.

Let’s get organised.
Jo
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Comments

  1. Natalie Williams says

    20th January 2017 at 1:35 pm

    Your before picture is far neater than my organised tubs! I love tupperware but can never find a lid and then it all falls out on me when I open the door. Great post!

    Reply
    • Organisedjo says

      27th January 2017 at 6:22 pm

      The amount of cursewords that used to come out of my mouth when I opened this cupboard was massive! Mine always used to fall out on me, but this has made such a difference. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. X

      Reply
  2. five little doves says

    20th January 2017 at 7:32 pm

    I SO needed this post!!!! My Tupperware cupboard is a disgrace! Every time I open it things fall out!! Such fab tips. #TheList

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    • Organisedjo says

      27th January 2017 at 6:23 pm

      Oh thanks for the lovely comment Laura. Glad I could of been of some help. X

      Reply
  3. Fran Back With A Bump says

    23rd January 2017 at 11:01 am

    Ooh that shelving is good! We’re just about to design our new kitchen and I’ve been writing lists of all the things we need storage for! Thanks for joining us for #marvmondays

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    • Organisedjo says

      27th January 2017 at 6:24 pm

      Those kitchen cabinet shelves are brilliant, they create so much extra space in your cupboards. Good luck with the new kitchen. X

      Reply
  4. Fiona Cambouropoulos says

    23rd January 2017 at 1:04 pm

    I have a random collection on the kitchen counter, one day I’ll get round to organising it, I hope! #MarvMondays

    Reply
  5. Matthew Blythe says

    23rd January 2017 at 1:17 pm

    So, ok. How do I stop the tubs eating the lids, or vice versa. No matter how I organise, a lid with vanish, only a the container to appear! It’s a mystery, that and the sock eating monster too!

    Reply
    • Organisedjo says

      27th January 2017 at 6:25 pm

      Ha ha Matthew I totally agree, lids and containers vanish in front of your eyes! And if you find the answer to the sock eating monster please let me know.

      Reply
  6. Life as Mum says

    23rd January 2017 at 9:51 pm

    Oh wow that’s clever and such a great idea! I need to do this! #MarvMondays

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  7. Claire says

    25th January 2017 at 7:54 am

    This couldn’t have come at a better time as I’m just trying to organise my cupboards! One at a time as I have a new-walker who likes taking everything back out again! #bloggerclubuk

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    • Organisedjo says

      27th January 2017 at 6:26 pm

      That’s definitely the best way to tackle kitchen cupboards, one at a time. Good luck with the little helper, at least you could send them in 1st to take everything out! X

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    27th January 2017 at 10:30 am

    Some great tips! I can never find the lids to the kids sandwiches boxes. I need to have a good sort out!
    #sharingthebloglove

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    • Organisedjo says

      27th January 2017 at 6:27 pm

      Good luck with the sort out Laura. It used to drive me nuts when I couldn’t find the lids, this has certainly helped. X

      Reply
  9. Becky, Cuddle Fairy says

    27th January 2017 at 11:18 am

    Now that is tidy! Well done you. Tupperware is a constant mess in my house since appointing the two boys in charge of emptying the dishwasher. I’ll have to get them to read your post! Thank you for linking up with #BloggerClubUK

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  10. Katy - Hot Pink Wellingtons says

    29th January 2017 at 12:49 pm

    Oh wow, my tuppaware collection is an absolute state, I really needed to read this post! I have to admit I thought your before shot looked really organised! I’m definitely going to take on board some of these tips – I love the idea of having everything to hand and accessible. Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove

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  11. Laura - Dear bear and beany says

    29th January 2017 at 9:49 pm

    Why do the lids go missing?? Tuppaware is always the things that just get thrown into the cupboard, probably because you know they don’t break. I really need to sort our and these tips are great. Thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove x

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