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What to Add, Keep and Remove from Your Summer Pantry

Hot temperatures and sunny weather call for a rearrangement of your wardrobe. Well, you probably don’t need a reminder for that. What most people forget is that their pantry also needs some editing once the warmer months arrive. Today we are talking about what you need to add, keep and remove from your pantry in the summer.

 

What to Remove from Your Pantry

 

Let’s start with the items we can get rid of for the season. Summer is a good time for detoxing and cutting on some comfort foods you probably enjoy in colder times. That said, leave less space for pasta, highly processed snacks and cereals. You can also get rid of some teas that are associated with winter. If you normally keep your eggs in the pantry, now is a good time to take them out and store them in the fridge. This will help you avoid nasty infections and serious stomach problems.

 

While you are removing stuff from the pantry don’t forget to clean up. There might be some spills or crumbles on the shelves. You won’t find a better time to wipe and disinfect this space. If you use labels on containers, replace those that are worn out with new ones.

 

What to Keep in your Pantry in Summer

 

Obviously, all your condiments can stay right where they are. Salads are very popular during summer, as well as seafood dishes. Your pantry is a good place to store some salad dressings, cooking sauces and canned fish. Check the best before date on all items. Those that expire sooner bring forward. If something is already gone, just toss it in the bin. It will create space for the new things you need to add.

 

What to Add to Your Pantry in Summer

 

Remember we said it’s a good time to get rid of foods with high carb contents? Well, if you chucked your pasta out, you can add quinoa. It is a fantastic ingredient for a variety of salads and light meals. Brown substitutes are also a good idea - brown sugar, brown rice, brown pasta. Detox tea can make a new appearance in your panty, along with some cold brews. Tinned coconut milk is an invaluable addition to any summer fruit smoothie.

 

Since it is also the season of garden parties, you may want to get a few more bottles of your favourite spirits or cocktail mixers. They can be safely stored in the pantry.

 

Last but not least, if you like growing or collecting herbs from fields and green areas, create some space in your pantry to keep and dry your natural health gems. Towards the end of summer you can put them in jars or paper bags and prepare for autumn and winter when hot herbal tea is almost a daily essential.

 

 

What do you currently have in your pantry? How do you organise the items? If you need help with bringing some structure to your storage space, give us a call. We are specialists in home organisation.

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Summer Home Organisation Ideas

Summer Home Organisation Ideas

Those of you who follow our blog know that we are not focused only on cleaning topics. In fact, even in our day-to-day work, home organisation and making a living place more cosy and inviting is a big thing. Since the sun is finally out and we can all feel the summer vibes, we thought a piece with some new home organisation ideas would be really cool.

 

Why change the look of your home every other month? Simply to feel more energised, excited and in the present moment.

 

Closet Reshuffle

 

First point of action, of course, is the closet. As the weather changes, it calls for a change in the wardrobe. Winter clothes and accessories should be neatly placed at the back and the lighter, brighter garments will now become the centerpiece of your closet arrangement. It is also a perfect opportunity to get rid of some items that no longer fit or have simply lost their magic for you. Let’s face it, you spent an entire year mostly at home. It’s perfectly normal if you put on some extra pounds since last summer.

 

Even More Free Space

 

Don’t hold onto things. We understand the emotional value of some items, but that’s no reason to clutter your living space. Especially during summer. Your home needs to breathe, so it can make breathing easier for you. Your ultimate goal for the warmer months should be to organise your home in a way that creates maximum free space. Objects that are not used frequently go in the garage, garden shed, storage space or are given away. Opt for minimal decorations, except for living plants. These are a great home interior enhancement idea for summer.

 

Pantry and the Fridge

 

Your pantry needs reworking. Hot days and strong sun call for lighter foods. Make sure you take the time to check for any expired items, clear potential spills and organise again in jars or containers, carefully labelled for convenience. The fridge will need more frequent checks than during other periods and you may want to introduce an organising system that helps you cycle foods easily, based on their shelf life.

 

Bright Colours Galore

 

If you want to be in a constant good mood at home, bring more bright colours in. Neon and electric shades scream summer. If you want something a notch more subtle, opt for the traditional sunny yellow, orange, sky blue and turquoise. These are all mental and mood stimulators, which means you will feel more energised and creative. No wall redecoration needed (unless you are down for it). Simply change the cushion covers, put up new paintings or removable wall decorations. If you are feeling more adventurous, you can exchange the arm chairs for comfy bright beanbags.

 

Garden Shine

 

You certainly can’t ditch the garden work anymore! The weather is inviting you outside and you need to take care of the lawn, the outdoor furniture and probably organise the shed. If you have a patio, invest in professional high pressure cleaning. It will brighten up the look of your garden and make it safer for outdoor play.

 

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10 Home Organisation Ideas for the Summer

With summer comes sun, heat and longer days to enjoy it, but it also brings the inevitable clutter that has been accumulating itself since this time last year. And before it's time to get back to school, we want to give you 10 home organisation ideas for this summer and many more to come.

1. Put the winter stuff away

First step of summer home organisation is putting winter out of sight and out of mind. That includes all of the coats, boots, gloves and sleds that come with it. Ideally, this means packing them into boxes labelled with the season and putting them in the attic or garage. However, if you don't have that space, the back of a cupboard or wardrobe is just as good a place. Let's not forget summers in the UK are not particularly long, so you might need those items sooner than you expected.

2. Preserve the stored clothes

Here's a useful home organisation idea not only for the summer, but whenever you are in the mood for organising. Use cedar, lavender, and/or chamomile to ward away moths and leave your clothes smelling fresh. No one likes musty sweaters when it's time to pull them out again.

3. Put the summer items in the spotlight

Your next step of summer home organisation would be to pull out the summer equipment. Sunscreen and insect repellent bottles should be moved to the front of the toiletries cupboard. In our opinion, the best place for them is in the bathroom, next to the toothpaste to serve as a daily reminder to put your long-term health first. Soothing gels against mosquito bites and sunburns should also find their way to the forefront of the toiletries this season.

4. The garden needs some organising too

Summer is the season of barbeques and long weekends with friends and family at a house party. Preparing your garden for guests is a valid home organisation for the summer. Start by mowing the lawn and perhaps, invest in sprinklers if the weather forecast doesn't predict much rain in the coming weeks. Pull out and clean the grill and make sure all the clutter is put away. It's always worthwhile checking with your neighbours before you send out invitations for a party.

5. Fridge decluttering

Take advantage of the pleasant weather and its influence on your body. Restock your fridge with lighter foods; get rid of the heavy (and expensive!) cuts of meat that are more suited for the colder months.

6. Do you have enough shade?

Back to the garden organisation ideas - be sure to invest in an outdoor umbrella or garden canopy. Especially if your garden greenery doesn't provide enough shade to.

7. Wardrobe organisation and decluttering

Make use of the longer summer days and take that opportunity to declutter your wardrobe. You know that dress has been sitting there for too long. You won't wear it soon, so why don't you just give it to charity? Perhaps there are clothes that don't fit you anymore or are incredibly out of fashion. All they do in your closet is preventing you from getting new ones. So, do yourself (and others who are less fortunate) a favour - take those old or unused clothes to a charity shop.

8. Have a carboot sale

Well, if you aren't feeling all that kind-hearted, you can always sell your unwanted items in a carboot or a garden sale. It is a great aid to summer home organisation and it could earn you some extra cash to spend on your next holiday.

9. Give your tumble dryer a break

If you don't have allergies to pollen or other things found in nature, use the nice summer weather to help save the planet. Substitute the use of your tumble dryer with a drying rack or clothes line outside. As a bonus you get of a pleasant, fresh scent.

10. It's finally time for renovation

A good home organisation idea for the summer is to plan and execute your home renovations. Order by necessity and check deals with multiple local companies or even DIY it!

Good luck with your summer home organisation and don’t forget to have fun around it! Don’t get too caught up in the chores, after all, it's time for joy and relaxation.

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