Self-made jars will help to create coziness in the kitchen. And if tea or coffee can be stored in the same purchased packages, then this will not work with cereals.
Banks from other products
The content of the article
- Banks from other products
- What materials are best to use
- How to arrange
Often people buy canned food in a glass jar, and then don't know where to put the container.It can be used to store cereals. Other volumetric containers made of plastic, glass or ceramics are also suitable. You can also use cans (for example, packaging of canned pineapples).
This way you can improve not only the hygiene of storage, but also decorate the kitchen.
The main condition is a tight lid, which can be decorated with a beautiful ribbon. Thanks to this, harmful insects will not be able to enter the container.
It is recommended to store them in a kitchen cabinet to avoid direct sunlight. In addition, there is relatively little humidity, which is also a good condition.
For rational use, consider the number of family members.
If there are a lot of them, then opt for capacious jars, but with a small amount, you can use small tanks.What materials are best to use
There are no particular restrictions on the choice of material. Perfect for:
- plastic;
- glass;
- steel;
- ceramics.
The cereals must be immediately poured into the jar and not left in polyethylene bags.Otherwise, mold may appear, which is fraught with the emergence of toxic microorganisms, and just an unpleasant odor. The product can no longer be eaten.
Before you pour the cereal into the jar, be sure to check it for insects (especially flour). A Surinamese flour eater may live there, which not only eats the product, but also contaminates it. The use of such cereals can lead to poisoning.
If you choose a plastic jar, make sure it is of good quality. Otherwise, an unpleasant odor may occur, which will eventually be transmitted to cereals. It is also worth remembering that metal containers keep old smells for a long time.
How to arrange
In order for the jar to be bright, beautiful and original, it should be properly decorated. Ideas:
- decoupage style;
- hand-painted;
- sackcloth.
If you decide to use the first method, then any style is allowed. Cut a beautiful pattern out of a napkin or card, and then attach it to the jar.
It is best to choose an opaque container for this technique. But transparent fragments will do as well. This will show the contents of the jar.
It is recommended to cover the entire surface with varnish for extra shine. In addition, this way the jar can be wiped with a damp cloth.
Handmade painting will make the jars original and unique. You can draw simple geometric patterns or complex ones, depict your favorite animals, people, or draw flowers.
If you don't have any special artistic skills, then decorate the container with a simple pattern. In the middle, you can write the name of the cereal in a beautiful font.
There is also a simple and quick decoration option - burlap. It will fit into the interior of the kitchen and give it a country style. Burlap itself is rough therefore, it is better to use lace, buttons or small shells.
You can decorate the whole jar with burlap, or part of it. It is worth remembering the disadvantage: such containers are difficult to wash on an ongoing basis, so you will have to frequently update the interior.
Despite the correct storage, it is important to remember that any cereal has a shelf life. Its appearance can remain unchanged, but the smell changes. It is recommended to attach a label with the time of purchase of cereals on each container.
