Ditch Cluttered Cabinets: IKEA Has An Affordable Storage Solution For Glasses

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You finally decluttered your kitchen with the KonMari method. You love, need, or use everything in the cabinets and each has its own special storage place. But there's one cabinet that refuses to stay organized: the one holding your glassware. No matter what you do, the juice glasses, wine glasses, and other stemware constantly looks jumbled. No, you're not doing it wrong; glasses are tricky to keep tidy, due to their varying (and occasionally unique) shapes and delicate material. That's where the IKEA PÅLYCKE multipurpose rack comes in.

We're calling it now: the PÅLYCKE multipurpose rack will be a sleeper hit, especially for those who are trying to keep their glassware tidy. With only about 20 reviews at the time of this writing, this $4.99 under-cabinet rack has a high rating, averaging at 4.8 stars. The powder-coated steel has the strength needed to hold the glasses and rack in place while still being flexible enough to slide over and secure onto your kitchen shelf without using a drill. In our book, this makes the PÅLYCKE multipurpose rack the ideal (and among the most budget-friendly) organization method for wine glasses and other stemware.

Are there downsides? Kind of. Storing your glassware out in the kitchen can leave it vulnerable to dust, food, grease, and whatever other particles are floating in the air in your cooking area. The solution is easy: simply give your stemware a quick wash to get it sparkling clean again before using.

After you remove everything from your glassware cabinet and wipe it down, measure the depth of the shelf. Make sure it is at least 13 inches deep so the PÅLYCKE rack sits nicely. Then check the thickness of the shelf itself to make sure it's between ½ and ¾ inch. Slide the rack on the shelf and check for fit. Adjust the prongs so the rack sits snug against the material. The rack should be secure at the point, but if you'd like a little more hold, try using heavy-duty double-sided tape, like EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty Adhesive Tape. Keep in mind, however, that this may damage the shelf if you try to remove it, so it may not be the best solution for renters.

Once it's secure, slide on your stemware. Be careful to not overload the rack; the PÅLYCKE can only hold about three wine glasses at a time (plus, overcrowding glasses can increase the risk of damage). Storing heavier stemware? Take a moment to weigh it on your kitchen or bathroom scale. Each rack can handle just over 3 pounds, so plan accordingly. From there, you can return your tumblers and other glassware to the cabinet shelves and organize them. Thanks to the stemware relocation, this cabinet will look much more organized and tidy.