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But it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation. Container storage requires maintenance. “You have to ask yourself the realistic question:NEAT Method BostonTo help you decide whether container storage works for you, we talked to some organizing experts to get their honest assessment. Here’s how to start decanting like the pros, along with the ingredients that work best—and also some info on what you shouldn’t bother decanting.
. Because ingredients like flour, sugar, and baking soda are measured out instead of used all at once, and frequently come in bags that aren't resealable, they’re excellent candidates for decanting.in New York City, the decanting habit took hold with her kids’ snacks. After too many times discovering a pantry stuffed with “bags of popcorn with four kernels left at the bottom, or empty boxes of Cheerios,” she shifted to container-based storage.
can nibble through cardboard boxes and plastic bags. If you’ve ever suffered their presence in your home, you’re probably a decanting convert already.As a rule of thumb, “if you’re not going through the entire box in one meal prep, it makes sense to decant that,” says Moynihan.