The storeroom 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 pickles, cereals, canned food, flour - all this is ideal for storage within the above space. Accordingly, the pantry requires increased requirements in terms of hygiene standards. Thanks to small tips, you can significantly expand the useful area of ​​such a premise, as well as create an environment that is best suited for the products stored there.

Optimal space for storeroom

Not every space is suitable for storing this or that food. For example, pickles should be kept cool. It is also important that the pantry is optimally suited for the regular storage of products. To a can or canned food it was possible at any time to get it easily. Often such premises are located in the corridor. This is an ideal area, because it does not take away excess space from the main rooms. Also, the corridor is often located in those places of the dwelling, which are optimal for storing food in terms of temperature norms, although there are sometimes exceptions.

Even if the space for arranging the storage room is small - it does not matter. You can always make special racks that will allow you to place a lot of cans, bags of cereals, canned food.

Selection of the material for the floor surface

Specialists advise to cover the surface of the pantry with ceramic tiles. Optimum this material is for the reason that it is extremely easy to wash. Disinfection is very easy. However, the most important argument in favor of ceramics is the fact that it is a "cold" material ideally suited to these conditions. Even if the window is very hot, ceramic tiles will help keep a low temperature in the pantry, which prevents spoilage of almost any product.

Interior decoration of the pantry

Many do not know what kind of material is needed to cover the walls when installing the 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 considerations. Often experts advise you to use latex paint, and all because the composition of this material includes many additives that will not allow the appearance of fungus and mold.

To ensure the protection of the shelves on which the products are located, from decay and contamination, it is necessary to treat 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 storeroom from insects and microbes

Most people know that the presence of insects and many bacteria means that the room is unhygienic. Accordingly, such "residents" of the pantry can be the source of many dangerous diseases and ailments. To ensure safety in this regard, all the ventilation openings must be carefully covered with a grid. It is advisable to periodically clean this grid of contaminants, which quite often appear there.

Shelf life of food

Often the reason for spoiling food is food, which infects insects and other pests. In order not to find out once that most of the food in the pantry is spoiled, regular checks should be carried out. Unambiguously important, whenever possible, look at each unit of production. When rotting or swelling of cans with pickles occurs, you should immediately get rid of them. Rust on preservation lids can also become a serious source of contamination, which will amaze a lot of nearby food.

Ventilation arrangement

Earlier it was said that ventilation can become a source of entry into the storeroom of insects, which can spoil the production. Even with the arrangement of a small pantry, such problems may appear. At the same time, the ventilation performs the most important functions, without which the storage room may not be the most suitable place for storing food. First of all, it is the excess moisture in the room that can not influence the state of products that are very sensitive to such factors.

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

Location of food

After the arrangement of the storage room in the apartment, there are definitely difficulties in storing food. Experts advise placing products according to certain criteria that will allow storing food for as long as possible. There are several criteria. Some suggest building on the weight of the products, others suggesting the type. However, it is worthwhile to understand that on the lower shelves of the pantry it is necessary to place heavy food, requiring relatively low temperatures. This includes conservation and large capacity. Above, you can place cans that have a small volume, dishes with bulk products or conservation with low weight.

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

Other aspects of the arrangement of the storage room

Really urgent is the question of arranging the doorway of the pantry. In fairly old multi-storey houses, the pantry doors are not very comfortable and their open position makes it difficult to move freely around the dwelling. In this case, experts advise making sliding doors. They are easy to plow, but most importantly their dignity is the economy of space. There are also designs in the form of accordion, which also differ in convenience. However, quite often you can hear feedback that such doors are short-lived. The solution of this issue is really very important, especially when access to food is often needed.

In foreign countries as a storage room use a full room, which has considerable space. Carrying out such storage becomes somewhat more difficult, but the appearance of such a wonderful home storage of natural products positively affects the health of the family. To equip a pantry in most Khrushchev is not worth it, because their area is rather limited.