The pantry room occupies a special place in our dwellings. Some there store old things, newspapers, equipment, but in most cases this space is used to save products. A variety of salt, cereals, canned food, flour - all this is ideal for storage within the above space. Accordingly, the pantry requires increased requirements in terms of hygiene norms. Thanks to small tips, you can significantly expand the useful area of \u200b\u200bsuch a room, as well as create an atmosphere that is best suitable for the products saved there.

The optimal place for the pantry

Not every space is suitable for storing one or another food. For example, salting should be in coolness. It is also important that the pantry is optimally suitable for regular storage of products. So that a jar or canned food can be easy to get at any time. Often such rooms are located in the corridor. This is an ideal territory, because it does not take the extra space from the main rooms. Also, the corridor is often located in those places of the dwelling that are optimally suitable for storing products in terms of temperature norms, although there are sometimes exceptions.

Even if the space for the arrangement of the pantry is small - it does not matter. You can always make special racks that will allow you to arrange many cans, bags with cereals, canned food.

Choosing material for the floor surface

Experts advise to overlap the surface of the pantry with ceramic tiles. This material is optimal for the reason that it is extremely easy to wash. Disinfection is very simple. However, the most important argument in favor of ceramics is the fact that it is a “cold” material that is ideal for these conditions. Even if there is strong heat outside the window, ceramic tiles will help preserve a low temperature in the pantry that prevents damage to almost any products.

Interior decoration of the pantry

Many do not know what kind of material is needed to cover the walls when arranging a pantry with their own hands. Some even prefer the "bare" walls. In any case, the paint will be a good option at least in terms of hygienic reasons. Often, experts advise using latex paint, and all because the composition of this material includes many additives that will not allow the fungus and mold.

In order to provide protection for the racks on which products are located, from decay and pollution, it is necessary to process the structure with varnish or special stain. In this case, you can be sure that these elements of the pantry will last as long as possible.

Proper protection of the pantry from insects and microbes

Most people know that the presence of insects and many bacteria means that the room is non -hygienic. Accordingly, such “residents” of the pantry may turn out to be a source of many dangerous diseases and ailments. To ensure safety in this regard, it is necessary to thoroughly block the net all present ventilation openings. It is advisable to periodically clean this grid of pollution, which quite often appear there.

Food shelf life

Often the reason for damage to the products is food, into which insects and other pests fall. In order not to find once that most of the food in the pantry is spoiled, the check should be regularly carried out. It is definitely important, if possible, look at each unit of products. When decaying or swelling of cans with pickles appears, you should immediately get rid of them. Rust on conservation covers can also be a serious source of pollution, which will amaze a lot of food.

INFORMATION OF Ventilation

Earlier it was said that ventilation can become a source of entering the pantry of insects that can spoil the products. Even when arranging a small pantry, similar problems may appear. At the same time, ventilation performs the most important functions, without which the pantry may not be the most suitable place for storing food. First of all, it is precisely the excess moisture in the room that may not in the best way affect the condition of products that are very sensitive to such factors.

Often the pantries are deprived of ventilation, so it is extremely important to regularly ventilate this space. There are also special ventilation units that everyone can install. However, it should be understood that often pantries have a specific design and a place in a living room, where it is simply impossible to equip air flow.

The location of the food

After the arrangement of the pantry in the apartment, difficulties associated with the storage of food clearly appear. Experts advise placing products according to certain criteria, which will allow you to store food as long as possible. There are several criteria themselves. Some suggest starting from the weight of the products, others from the type. However, it should be understood that on the lower shelves of the pantry, it is necessary to place heavy food, requiring relatively low temperatures. This includes conservation and large containers. Above you can arrange banks that have a small volume, dishes with loose products or conservation with low weight.

It is optimal to create shelves up to 30 cm high. Thus, you can provide a maximum of useful space. The lowest tier can be made more, large bottles and other food containers could accommodate it.

Other aspects of the arrangement of the pantry

Indeed, the issue of arranging the doorway of the pantry is really acute. In fairly old multi -storey houses, the pantry doors are not very convenient and their open position complicates the free movement of the home. In this case, experts advise making sliding doors. They are easy to open, but their most important advantage is the savings of space. There are also structures in the form of an accordion, which are also convenient. However, quite often you can hear reviews that such doors are short -lived. The solution of this issue is really very important, especially when access to food is often necessary.

In foreign countries, a full -fledged room is used as a pantry, which has a considerable space. Care for such a repository becomes somewhat more difficult, but the appearance of such a wonderful home warehouse of natural products has a positive effect on the health of the family. It is not worth equipping the pantry in most Khrushchevs, since their area is quite limited.