SUPERMARKET SWEEP
Mums go wild for 24p supermarket hack that doubles as great storage solutions for food as well as the kids toys at home
Scroll down on a quick guide for storing your food
KEEPING your space at home tidy can sometimes feel like an uphill battle.
But with a few savvy hacks, you can turn your home, kitchen, or office into an organised haven.
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One mum reckons she has just the trick to keeping your home tidy, and other parents can’t get enough of it – especially as it only costs 25p.
The mum, who is known as on TikTok, shared a video of her supermarket discovery and revealed exactly how she uses it at home.
Other mums chimed in to explain how they also use the hack for various things, including food storage.
The Early Years Finds account captioned the video: “My toy storage hack! 25p each from Aldi.”
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She filmed herself picking up the single-use reusable bags from the vegetable aisle.
Aldi, which is the fifth largest supermarket in Britain, became one of the first supermarkets to commit to banning single-use plastic bags for produce.
Instead, shoppers are encouraged to bring their own containers or buy a reusable drawstring produce bag.
But the Early Years Finds account has also said these bags are great for tidying up the kids' toys.
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She revealed that she uses them especially for the little bits and pieces like puzzles.
And she’s not alone as many parents rushed to the comments section to share how they use these bags, which can also be bought from Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's.
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One mum said that they are “also great for bath sponges and toys.”
Whilst another parent added: “I have loads of these reusable bags from Sainsbury’s and use them for nursery bags and going out.
“So much better and organised.”
A parenting account added: “That's what I store all my died pasta and rice in.”
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They can be great for personal use as well, as one TikTok comment read: “I use these in my backpack so everything stays together and I don't have to root around for anything.”
And they are great for food storage, as a fan of the reusable bags wrote: “I got mine from Lidl I put potatoes in it.”
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“Great for travelling, use as cubes,” said someone else.
But it’s not just the reusable bags that are great for storing the kids toys, but also the “large zip sandwich bags” work.
The 'right' way to store food
1. Use Airtight Containers
This helps to prevent exposure to air which can cause your food to go off. A glass container can help to be more hygienic and a sustainable option.
2. Label Everything
By labelling your food it helps to keep track of expiry dates and avoid food waste.
3. Store Like Items Together
This makes it easier to find what you are looking for. Use fridge dividers or reusabale bags to help section your fridge.
4. Use the Fridge and Freezer Wisely
Keep raw meat on the bottom shelf to avoid contamination, and use the freezer for longer-term storage.
5. Rotate Your Stock
Place newer items at the back and bring the older ones forward. This will mean you will be able to notice the foods that need eating first.
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