The Taco Holder Hack That Will Keep Your Kitchen Clean And Stylish

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Cooking is a time-honored tradition and a necessity of life, but it also gets messy. One way to keep your kitchen clean during the chaos is to have a designated spot to keep the dirty culinary utensils you're using as you cook. While you could go with a standard spoon rest, there's an alternative that offers a chic twist on a classic –- a taco stand. The shape of hard and soft shells makes tacos notoriously difficult to stay upright, and the zigzag holders used to contain them are as sleek and eye-catching as they are practical. But tacos aren't the only things that the stands can contain. The design makes them a perfect mix of utility and decoration for your stove or counter.

The best part about this hack is that you don't have to do anything to the product to make it work. All the work is done for you. You might even have an old taco holder collecting dust at home already, but if not, they're available in most department and home supply stores. If you're crafty, you could even make your own ceramic version by creating a cardboard guide and laying clay over it before baking it into shape. However you procure your newest gadget, you can say goodbye to cluttered kitchen countertops and do so with style.

All you need for this simple hack is a taco stand of your choice. Go for a no-bells-and-whistles option with a Dollar Tree Cooking Concepts taco stand model when functionality is the goal, or spend a little more for something that matches your kitchen aesthetic. Pund'it tacodillo platters put an animal-themed twist on this classic gadget with colorful armadillo shapes, while Joie's sturdy cactus stands are a fun choice for garden enthusiasts. You can also opt for new countertop utensil holders that are chic and functional by going with wood, stainless steel, or painted porcelain products. You can even buy them plain and customize them yourself with paint or vinyl decals.

The key to leveling up your new spoon rest is to choose mediums that withstand heat and moisture. Choose food-safe paint that can handle the heat near the stove with this personalized utensil hack to elevate your kitchen look. A protective coating can shield your designs from moisture. 

Place your tortilla holder on the stove or countertop, and use it to hold spatulas, spoons, and more while you're cooking. Instead of placing the utensils flat, the taco stand holds them at an angle as the dirty ends rest in the zigzag compartments, which should be long enough to keep the end of the utensil off the counter. Whichever shape you choose or personalization you make, you'll have an affordable, stylish new way to keep counters clutter-free and dirty cooking tools off your countertops.