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:
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
I also purchased this kitchen basket from Wilko to store the lids in. Having the different size compartments is perfect for different sized lids.
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.
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.
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.
How do you organise your Tupperware cupboard? I would love to hear.
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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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!
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
I SO needed this post!!!! My Tupperware cupboard is a disgrace! Every time I open it things fall out!! Such fab tips. #TheList
Oh thanks for the lovely comment Laura. Glad I could of been of some help. X
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
Those kitchen cabinet shelves are brilliant, they create so much extra space in your cupboards. Good luck with the new kitchen. X
I have a random collection on the kitchen counter, one day I’ll get round to organising it, I hope! #MarvMondays
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!
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.
Oh wow that’s clever and such a great idea! I need to do this! #MarvMondays
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
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
Some great tips! I can never find the lids to the kids sandwiches boxes. I need to have a good sort out!
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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
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
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
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