Kitchen Storage & Glass Preserving Jars

Health & Hygiene! Avoid mould, bacteria and staleness by storing your food products safely and hygienically. And don’t forget about your utensils! Using dedicated racks and stands for cutlery, knives, spatulas, and ladles is important for them to dry properly after washing to avoid bacteria getting transferred to food.
Time! Don’t waste time looking for items that have been put back in the wrong spot! With an organised and labelled pantry, missing items will be a thing of the past – so will buying pantry items, only to find a packet hidden at the back of the cupboard.

Features to consider when choosing storage jars and canisters:

Size – Selecting an appropriate size container for each item you wish to store will ensure you maximise your available space. Having less air in the container will also help to keep your items fresher for longer.

Seal – What you are storing will determine the type of seal you need in your container. To keep grains and cereals fresh you will need an airtight seal, if you are wanting a storage container to store liquids or oils, you will need to make sure the seal is secure enough to store liquids without leaking.

Material – The most common materials for storage containers are glass, ceramic, plastic, or stainless steel. Choosing the material for your storage container can depend on several factors, from sustainability, durability, use and price. It is important to consider all these factors when choosing your containers.

Heat Rating – If you are going to be storing food to re-heat later or pouring hot food or liquids into your containers, it is important to ensure the container is designed with these purposes in mind.

Style – While practicality should be prioritised over style when choosing storage containers that will be keeping food fresh, with so many different shapes, styles and materials available choosing a style that you like will ensure you are investing in storage containers that you will love using for years to come.

Choosing glass jars for preserving:

WECK Preserving Jars  

Ideal for home preserving, the sturdy German Weck range is made of glass and is heat resistant, dishwasher & microwave-safe - the first choice for someone searching for a Scratch-free durable jar. The anti-rust glass lid and airtight rubber seals ensure the best hygiene while preserving food.

Not only for preserving, the Weck range can also store pantry items like gains and herbs or be used to transport soups, salads or snacks without the fear of spilling.

Fido Preserving Jar

This strong 1 Litre Jar made with the most delicate Italian glass would remind you of grandma's pickles and fruit jams.

Airtight and easy to open, these jars are practical – their rounded cubical shape and flat stackable lids, adds up to space saving storage – but they also look great in your kitchen, or even as a gift.

Mason Jars

Retro styled mason jars are not only perfect for storing pasta, homemade jams and preserving fruits, but their cute style and patterned lid makes them ideal for eco-friendly and recyclable gift packaging or to use as a drinking glass.

Available in sets of 6, 250ml and 500ml

Countertop Storage

A clean and organised benchtop not only looks pleasing but creates a calm and relaxing workspace space in your kitchen.

Whether you use spice racks or containers to display herbs, grains and pastas, or use a ceramic pot to store your cooking utensils, Wheel and Barrow have solutions for all your kitchen storage needs.

Choosing A Dish Rack:

Like choosing a canister to store your pantry items, there will be a number of considerations when choosing a dish rack.

Will it sit on your sink or directly on your benchtop? If your dishracks is going to sit directly on your benchtop, then it might be worth considering an iron dishrack with a plastic drip tray to catch water drips.

Wheel&Barrow dishracks can also be used to store plates vertically, protecting them from the scratches and chips that can occur when stacking them on top of each other.