Do you ever find yourself rummaging through your pantry, struggling to find a place to store your garlic, onions, and potatoes? You're not alone! Many people face this challenge, and it's not uncommon to see an untidy heap of vegetables in the kitchen.

Fear not, members! A smart shopper has recently shared a brilliant and affordable kitchen tip that not only keeps your veggies neatly stored, but also saves a lot of space. And the best part? It involves repurposing a common office item from our favourite budget-friendly Swedish store, IKEA.

The innovative woman utilised the Drönjöns magazine files, typically sold for $15 for a two-pack, to store her vegetables in a neat and organised manner in her pantry. She ingeniously used four magazine files to store her garlic, onions, and potatoes separately in a wonderfully tidy fashion.

Now those are some organised veggies! Image source: Facebook.

Sharing her discovery, she wrote in a popular Facebook group: 'Don't know who posted this idea but thank you! Very practical and space-saving.'

The genius storage tip quickly went viral, amassing more than 6,900 reactions and 328 comments from fellow shoppers praising the creative use of an everyday item. Comments ranged from witty puns like 'I thought they were to organise stationary not statiONIONary!' to admiration for the neat and practical storage solution, with many expressing their intent to copy this tip for their kitchens.

Some fellow Facebook users chimed in with their ways of repurposing the Drönjöns magazine files, such as using them for saucepan lid storage, fridge organisation, or bathroom accessory holders. It’s amazing how versatile an everyday office item can be, transforming and conserving space in different areas of the home.

However, amidst the praise, a note of caution was raised by a few members, reminding others about the potential issue of storing onions and potatoes together, as this could cause the potatoes to spoil quicker. Despite this, the original poster of the hack reassured everyone that she has not had any issues with sprouting or spoilage, as her veggies 'don't get the chance' to go bad in her household.

Key Takeaways

• A savvy shopper used a $15 IKEA office item for an innovative kitchen hack to store veggies.
• The woman utilised four Drönjöns magazine files to neatly line up her pantry, attracting massive attention on social media.
• Some commenters raised concerns about the storage of certain veggies together, but the woman defended her idea.
• Other shoppers shared their own unconventional uses for the magazine files, showcasing their versatility.

It's always great to find new and creative ways to repurpose everyday items and make life at home just that little bit easier. We here at the Seniors Discount Club salute this brilliant use of the humble magazine file and encourage our members to consider this hack (plus any others you might think of) when organising your own kitchens.

Do you have your own success story of organising your veggies? Or something else in your home? Share your own little organisation tips and tricks with us in the comments below!

 

[Teddy is my boy]

I keep my onions, potato’s and garlic in the fridge crisper. The little white potato’s keep longer and chopping cold onions prevent tears.

 

[Two rubbish bins]

I’ve been storing mine exactly like this for many years. So convenient.

 

[VH904]

I keep my onions, potato’s and garlic in the fridge crisper. The little white potato’s keep longer and chopping cold onions prevent tears.

I kept my spuds in the fridge because I was sick of throwing them out. I noticed they tasted different, sort of sweet but still nice. I googled how to store them. Apparently when they are kept in the fridge the starches convert to sugar. I’ve moved them into a cardboard box in the pantry.

 

[ElleJay]

I do prefer my stationery to be stationary. It can be quite disconcerting when it starts moving around!

 

[MindyMac]

Wow! Cheaper than Kmart who have at $9.00 each. Ikea are $15 for 2. However, the Kmart ones look better.

 

[Vio Kot]

I keep my onions, potato’s and garlic in the fridge crisper. The little white potato’s keep longer and chopping cold onions prevent tears.

Yes I keep mine in the fridge also, definitely longer lasting

 

[RFG]

Do you ever find yourself rummaging through your pantry, struggling to find a place to store your garlic, onions, and potatoes? You're not alone! Many people face this challenge, and it's not uncommon to see an untidy heap of vegetables in the kitchen.

Fear not, members! A smart shopper has recently shared a brilliant and affordable kitchen tip that not only keeps your veggies neatly stored, but also saves a lot of space. And the best part? It involves repurposing a common office item from our favourite budget-friendly Swedish store, IKEA.

The innovative woman utilised the Drönjöns magazine files, typically sold for $15 for a two-pack, to store her vegetables in a neat and organised manner in her pantry. She ingeniously used four magazine files to store her garlic, onions, and potatoes separately in a wonderfully tidy fashion.

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Now those are some organised veggies! Image source: Facebook.

Sharing her discovery, she wrote in a popular Facebook group: 'Don't know who posted this idea but thank you! Very practical and space-saving.'

The genius storage tip quickly went viral, amassing more than 6,900 reactions and 328 comments from fellow shoppers praising the creative use of an everyday item. Comments ranged from witty puns like 'I thought they were to organise stationary not statiONIONary!' to admiration for the neat and practical storage solution, with many expressing their intent to copy this tip for their kitchens.

Some fellow Facebook users chimed in with their ways of repurposing the Drönjöns magazine files, such as using them for saucepan lid storage, fridge organisation, or bathroom accessory holders. It’s amazing how versatile an everyday office item can be, transforming and conserving space in different areas of the home.

However, amidst the praise, a note of caution was raised by a few members, reminding others about the potential issue of storing onions and potatoes together, as this could cause the potatoes to spoil quicker. Despite this, the original poster of the hack reassured everyone that she has not had any issues with sprouting or spoilage, as her veggies 'don't get the chance' to go bad in her household.

Key Takeaways

• A savvy shopper used a $15 IKEA office item for an innovative kitchen hack to store veggies.
• The woman utilised four Drönjöns magazine files to neatly line up her pantry, attracting massive attention on social media.
• Some commenters raised concerns about the storage of certain veggies together, but the woman defended her idea.
• Other shoppers shared their own unconventional uses for the magazine files, showcasing their versatility.

It's always great to find new and creative ways to repurpose everyday items and make life at home just that little bit easier. We here at the Seniors Discount Club salute this brilliant use of the humble magazine file and encourage our members to consider this hack (plus any others you might think of) when organising your own kitchens.

Do you have your own success story of organising your veggies? Or something else in your home? Share your own little organisation tips and tricks with us in the comments below!

Sory for the late post......I read somewhere to store an apple with potatoes to stop them from sprouting. Tried it and it actually works. Remember to change the apple every few weeks though.

 

[MindyMac]

Sory for the late post......I read somewhere to store an apple with potatoes to stop them from sprouting. Tried it and it actually works. Remember to change the apple every few weeks though.

I didn't know this and I hope a lot of people read this or it get's posted on the next newsletter from Senior's Discount Club. Thank you for the tip.

I still do not know how to email or send suggestions, even discounts that can be shared and if people are after the item(s) they can try and get the benefit of the discount.

 

[RFG]

I didn't know this and I hope a lot of people read this or it get's posted on the next newsletter from Senior's Discount Club. Thank you for the tip.

I still do not know how to email or send suggestions, even discounts that can be shared and if people are after the item(s) they can try and get the benefit of the discount.

With putting an apple in with potatoes...i use a green apple & my potatoes are inside a veg box. The apple seems to absorb the moisture/chemical that potatoes produce & they don't sprout. So don't end up eating the apple afterwards. Cheers

 

[MindyMac]

With putting an apple in with potatoes...i use a green apple & my potatoes are inside a veg box. The apple seems to absorb the moisture/chemical that potatoes produce & they don't sprout. So don't end up eating the apple afterwards. Cheers

Thank you. Helps to know a green apple and throw away afterwards.