\nEvery pantry worth its salt (pun intended) is divvied up into \u201czones,\u201d or various cooking stations based on your day-to-day needs. Once you settle on the categories\u2014such as weeknight dinners or holiday baking\u2014assign an area in your pantry for each zone and label it. Not only will this trick keep your pantry neat and organized, but it also guarantees you\u2019ll find what you need in a pinch.\n
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Now that you have mellowed out the messy pantry, take your organization to the next level by sorting the pantry foods within each zone, too. We recommend separating items into basic groups, such as grains, sauces and canned goods.\n
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Clear, labeled containers are a cluttered cook\u2019s best friend. Store bulk cereals, rice and other dry goods in plastic jars or buckets to effortlessly tidy up your pantry. Better yet, keep a small measuring cup on the side of each container with a command hook for convenient scooping.\n
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Believe it or not, onions, garlic and other room-temperature produce belong in mesh laundry bags\u2014not your pantry shelves. But this kitchen organization hack does more than reduce clutter; you can prevent the dry skins from littering the pantry floor and shelves, too. Plus, the mesh bags also boost air circulation, keeping the produce fresh for much longer.\n
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Thanks to the various sizes of plastic containers and lids, it\u2019s all too easy for your Tupperware collection to run amok. Try grouping the bottoms on one shelf and stacking the lids vertically with a plate rack on another. You\u2019ll never have another runaway lid again.\n
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If you keep any cooking utensils in your pantry, a few extra dollars can save you tons of time down the road. Loop zip ties through the handles\u2019 holes and hang the cookware on a rack or hook. That way, they will be easier to grab the next time you need to whip up a busy weeknight meal.\n
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Deep shelves can often cause food items to disappear. Pull-out drawers, on the other hand, will allow you to stock your pantry to its brim\u2014no frantic searching required.\n
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Let\u2019s be honest: We all have an ever-multiplying pile of plastic grocery bags, and it can be a serious eyesore in our kitchens. To keep the bags tucked away but still easily accessible, roll them up and stuff them in an empty wipe container.\n
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Dishes that aren\u2019t used every day, such as cake stands, can double as extra storage. Simply place small bowls and ramekins both on top and underneath them on the pantry shelf.\n
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Instead of letting random snacks, seasoning packs and drink packets clutter up your pantry (and hog valuable shelf space), hang a shoe organizer on the door and fill the slots with those loose items.\n
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Home cooks in a hurry might appreciate a pantry pegboard. You can use the hooks to hang everything from heavy pots and pans to random utensils and gadgets. Suddenly, your meal-prepping session just got so much faster (and more organized!).\n
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Looking to maximize your shelf space? Look no further. Whether you live in a mansion or studio apartment, keeping dry goods in tall (or flat), skinny containers will help you get more bang for your buck. But what about if your kitchen doesn\u2019t have a pantry?\n
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Just a few wire baskets can clean up a cluttered pantry. Attach them to the back of the door to display small jars and bottles or place them on a shelf to store canned and dry goods. Voila! You have magically freed up one shelf\u2019s worth of extra storage in seconds.\n
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Magazine holders aren\u2019t just ho-hum accessories for your desk; they can also be nifty fixtures for your pantry. Use them to store your cereal boxes, canned goods or even tubes of aluminum foil and plastic wrap. If you\u2019re tight on cash, empty soda boxes can do the trick, too.\n
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You can finally put those pesky clip hangers for clothing to good use. Rather than letting bags of chips and other snacks pile up in your pantry, clip and hang them up on a small curtain rod underneath a shelf.\n
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While a regular bowl is probably your go-to for produce storage, a shower organizer might be a better alternative. Hang it on an empty wall and line up your fruits and veggies accordingly. Doing so can clear the shelves for more important items, like your secret stash of cookies. That\u2019s not the only way to tidy up your space, though.\n
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