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Even the tidiest housewife has a problem with bags in all closets. It's a pity to throw it away, because you can use it more than once. When opened, they take up a lot of space and create a feeling of clutter. Storing bags in the kitchen in purchased or homemade containers will free up space.
Features of storage of plastic bags
This household item pollutes the planet. One plastic bag decomposes eyelids, while poisoning the environment with toxic substances. Therefore, their storage is not only a matter of economy, but also a healthy attitude to the planet.
There are several types of products - packing, with handles, gift, with strings. For storage of each type, you need to make different devices. So it is more convenient to find the right one, you do not have to look for a product of a suitable size in the bag.
Discard old and torn copies during sorting. Wash and dry dirty. Arrange the bags in different piles in terms of density and functionality.
Do not keep them near the battery and the heater. The melting point of polyethylene products is 130 ° C, the battery has a lower temperature. But the bag can stick to it or the heating device when it gets hotter. When heated, monomeric phthalates (salts and esters of phthalic acid) are released.
They do not need any particular moisture. The main thing is to keep the storage area clean and wash them after use so that the inside or outside is not dirty or sticky.
Where to store bags in the kitchen
Possession of wild imagination and the ability to use thread with a needle will help create unique accessories for bags. It is convenient to store bags in containers, handbags and pouches made by hand, plastic bottles or in store accessories.
You can hold the bags in kitchen tables, hang them behind doors from the inside or outside, nail them to the tiles on the wall, or make space on the working surface of the kitchen corner.
How to fold the storage bag
To make them take up a minimum of space, you need to fold them before placing them in the closet. It is more convenient to place a bag in an organizer or a small box in a compact form. The advantage is to fit more, they will not take up a lot of space allocated for storing them in the kitchen.
Folding bags in a triangle
This method is suitable for folding T-shirt bags. The size of the product does not matter.
Algorithm of actions:
- Lay on a flat surface, level. Spread the handles, align the corners.
- Fold lengthwise twice. Turn the lower part towards you, bend the corner in the shape of a triangle.
- Bend the corner alternately from right to left and left to right. Expel air at the same time.
- Continue folding until the strip ends. Straighten the handles and tuck into the folded triangle.
The result is a tight, small triangle that doesn't unfold on its own.
How to fold a bag into a straw
Any product can be folded in this way. Convenient to roll up the shirts. To fold a plastic product into a tube, you need to do the following:
- Smooth out, expel the air.
- Fold in half lengthwise.
- Screw on 2 fingers. You will get a tube. Wrap the handles around it, fixing the shape.
This method greatly reduces the volume of the product, which means that you can choose a smaller storage space. The ideal option is a shoe box, and a metal container for coffee or tea is also suitable.
How to fold a bag into a square
You can fold dense products in the form of a square or rectangle. Procedure:
- Spread out on the floor or table. Expel the air.
- Fold horizontally, then vertically. You will get a square or a small rectangle.
When folded in this way, they take up a lot of storage space in the kitchen, but can unfold if inadvertently pulled out.
How to fold in an envelope
It is convenient to store bulky and rigid packages in this form. Algorithm of actions:
- Fold in three times the length, the width of the handle holes.
- Fold in half. Align the bottom with the top.
- Fold a second time, the bottom should cover the opening of the handles.
- Turn the other side towards you, push the handles inside the rectangular envelope.
The method is simple and takes little time. It is more convenient to store large-sized products if they are folded in this way.
How to fold packages "one inside the other"
This folding method is suitable for storing cellophane bags in a container or tissue box. Procedure:
- Flatten on the table.
- Fold lengthwise.
- Tighten from the bottom to the handle.
- Lay the second one folded in half lengthwise, continue twisting.
This way, you can add packages until you get the bundle you want. Place in a storage container by pulling out the handles of the latter.
How to store plastic bags
If the purchased bags take up a significant part of the space in the closet, it's time to start organizing their storage. When there is no room for small things in the kitchen, and there is not enough space for more important details, special containers and fixtures that can be made from scrap materials become the way out.
Store tools for storing bags
Storage containers are sold in the form of boxes, baskets and containers with holes. Accessories are made of plastic, metal or a leaky container. You can choose them by color and shape so that the container fits into the interior of the kitchen.
Purchased models are attached to the wall, door from the inside or outside. Other accessories are hung from rungs or placed on a work surface.
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Storage in such a container is convenient: everything is folded, you can place it behind the door, in the closet.
Homemade bag storage
You can create comfort in the kitchen with your own hands.It so happens that you can't find a suitable basket or you want to avoid unnecessary costs. To store bags with your own hands, you can make the following devices:
- Cloth bag... Cut a hole for easy access. You can make several homemade fixtures for storing specimens of different sizes. The method is the most economical and accessible to everyone.
- Knitted holder... If you have knitting skills, you can make your own storage product. There are many ideas for implementing this method. You can knit a simple bag, make a holder in the shape of berries, animals or fruits.
- Cardboard box... Cut a hole in the lid to take out disposable bags. To store products, you can use tissue boxes.
- Plastic food storage container... Place when folded. It is especially convenient to store in the kitchen in a plastic container with a hinged lid.
- Plastic bottle... Take a container with a volume of at least 1 liter. Cut off the bottom and the top at a distance of 5 cm from the neck. Stick the self-made device on double-sided tape to the inside of the door, or screw it with self-tapping screws. Store packages in a plastic bottle in roll form.
There are many more ideas for storing bags in the kitchen. For example, sew a doll or make a desktop drive from an old wooden box.
Useful Tips
Any organizer can be turned into a kitchen decoration.
Helpful hints:
- Always carry your bag with you in the inner compartment of your purse. Compactly folded, it doesn't take up much space.
- Large bags can be used in place of trash bags if there is no more storage space in the kitchen or hallway.
- Do not throw away containers of liquid powders and conditioners. They are also suitable for storing packages.
Conclusion
Storing bags in the kitchen in practical containers is convenient. They are always at hand and do not litter the room.