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| Much like a refrigerator, pantry shelves are prone to residue rings from sticky, syrupy ingredients. No matter how well you wipe them down after use, jars of honey, corn syrup, maple syrup, and molasses often leave behind a trail of sweetness. Unlike a refrigerator, however, pantry shelves are notoriously difficult to scrub, so doing what you can to prevent a mess is essential. Taking a moment to secure your syrup bottles will save you the headache of scraping off dried, hardened substances later. |
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| Keep Pantry Surfaces Spotless |
| In addition to inspecting ingredients and wiping down jars and bottles before putting them back on the shelf, try placing a basket coffee filter under the base and securing it around the container with a rubber band. For smaller jars and bottles, a cupcake liner works perfectly — and even makes for a great makeshift lid if you happen to misplace the original. |
| Coffee filters and cupcake liners act as a barrier between the bottle and shelf, catching drips before they collect in a ring shape. Just remember to remove the filter before using the ingredient to keep it from getting covered in sticky residue itself. This hack works just as well for leaky cooking oils, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and chili crisp. You can even use it in your fridge for greasy salad dressings or sticky jam jars. |
| Get a Grip on Stubborn Lids |
| Securing the filter with a rubber band also comes in handy if the jar is glued shut by sticky residue. The rubber material helps create a firm grip, similar to a gripper pad. Simply wrap the rubber band around the lid a couple of times and twist it open. Running the jar under hot water for 30 to 60 seconds can also help melt the crystallized sugar, making it easier to open. |
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 | | Simple Houseware Stackable Can Organizer Rack | | With their long shelf life and low cost, canned goods are among the best items for stocking your pantry. The downsides? They take up precious shelf space, and stacking them too high can result in dropped and dented cans. This metal organizer fits up to 36 cans in a compact footprint — 11.5 inches deep, 17 inches wide, and 13.75 inches high. It features three adjustable tiers and six movable plastic dividers to accommodate a variety of sizes. The angled shelves also ensure a new can rolls forward every time you grab one. — Kelsey Morrison, House Outlook Editor |
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| Jessie Quinn is a Los Angeles-based lifestyle journalist with words published in PEOPLE, StyleCaster, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, Byrdie, and more. She has a Bachelor's Degree in fashion journalism from Academy of Art University and her work spans across many categories, including style, beauty, home, health, crafts, and more. |
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