A well-organised kitchen can make your cooking and dining experience amazing. When everything has its designated place, you save time, reduce stress, and even make meal prepping more enjoyable. But let's just agree – keeping the kitchen neat and tidy isn't always easy, especially when it comes to flimsy water bottles. At home, we have all types of water bottles – from stainless steel bottles to plastic ones – and our bottle collection seems to multiply every other day. So, how do you ensure that they are well organised in your kitchen!? If like us, you also struggle to keep your water bottles in one place, then read on to know simple storage solutions to this everyday problem!
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Here Are 5 Easy Ways To Organise Your Water Bottles For A Cleaner Kitchen
1. Use A Steel Utensil Rack
If you have a steel plate or dish rack, then use it to organise your bottles. These racks usually have slots and sections for plates and other utensils, but they can work perfectly fine for storing bottles upright. This keeps them from toppling over and easily grabbable when you need it. Place the rack on your countertop, inside a cabinet, or even near the sink or water purifier for convenient refilling. This works great for all bottles, especially steel and copper bottles.
2. Use A Wine Rack
No, wine racks aren't just for wine. A horizontal wine rack can be used as a stylish water bottle organiser. Wine racks are designed to hold bottles tightly, preventing them from rolling around. Place one on your kitchen counter, inside a pantry, or an open shelf to access it anytime. Plus, if you have kids with colourful bottles, this can make their school and sports bottles look more organised.
3. Stackable Water Bottles
If you have limited space in the kitchen, it is a good idea to invest in high-quality, reusable water bottles. Look for BPA-free plastic, stainless steel, insulated bottles that suit your family's needs. Not only do these last longer, but also help reduce clutter that is often made by flimsy, everyday plastic bottles.
4. Make A Dedicated Drawer With Dividers
If your kitchen has deep drawers, dedicate one just for bottles. Use adjustable dividers to separate the bottles neatly so they stand upright without falling down. You can organise them by type – plastic, steel, thermos, or sports bottles. This way you'll know where to find them when you need them. This is especially great if you have multiple bottles for various uses like office, school or travel.
5. Lay Water Bottles Flat
If you don't have the space to stand bottles upright, store them horizontally in a well-placed basket. Lay them flat, and stack them carefully to avoid tipping. This is especially useful for fridge storage, where the vertical space is limited. Or, if you have several bottles lying around the house, that you don't want to throw away, then this method will help you store these bottles easily.
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