The Simple Measuring Cup Hack That Makes Storage So Convenient

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For experienced cooks and bakers, it's a no-brainer that once you bring home a new set of measuring cups, the first thing to do is detach them from the ring to keep them separate. This way, it's easier to use the individual pieces when baking, and cleanup afterward is a breeze. The only problem is that once that binding ring is gone, storage becomes a nightmare. Your drawers feel cluttered, and having to rummage through all your cutlery to find one size of spoon or cup can turn into a wild goose chase. To avoid all that headache, one of the best places to store these loose measuring cups is hanging them on individual hooks behind your cabinet door.

This simple storage hack will help you declutter your kitchen without going overboard because it's simple and budget-friendly. And since measuring cups are lightweight items, even these Command Small Clear Wire Toggle Hooks will do. Having your measuring cups behind the cabinet door keeps them hidden yet still easy to reach, plus it's a great way to utilize vertical space in a small kitchen.

To set up this hanging storage for your measuring cups and spoons, first determine how you'll position them on the cabinet door. The key is to make sure the cups won't hang directly in front of the cabinet shelf and hinder door closure. To do this, place your largest measuring cup against the door first. Once you've confirmed it's not at the level of the shelf, mark its top end as the spot to install the hook. This is the level at which you'll place the rest of the hooks. You can either eyeball it or use a level and colored tape to mark that horizontal line.

Now install the command hooks on that marked horizontal line one by one. Space them out so the measuring cups won't touch when hanging on the individual hooks. With your hooks in place, you're all set to hang up your cups and spoons. However, there's one additional step you might need depending on the handle design of your set.

Measuring spoons with very small holes will be difficult to hang up. Take, for example, these DAJLFA Stainless Steel Measuring Cups. An easy solution is to get necklace chain extenders, pass one through each hole, and clasp to create a fancy chain loop you'll use to hang up your measuring tools. Alternatively, you can use book binder rings like these Decymis Binder Rings. The bigger loop you create will make hanging your cups much easier. Now have fun arranging your measuring cups on your new hanging storage spot.