10 Proven Hacks to Organize Tupperware Lids and Containers Like a Pro

Is your kitchen overwhelmed by Tupperware® containers and lids spilling out of drawers and cabinets? No matter how you stack them, lids always seem to scatter. We've all been there.

These versatile food storage heroes keep meals fresh longer, but their disorganized storage turns cupboards into chaos. The solution? Simple, affordable hacks using items you likely already own. As a home organization specialist with years of helping families streamline their kitchens, I've curated 10 expert storage ideas for Tupperware®. Watch how easy it can be:

Contents

• 1. Use a rack to store lids upright
• 2. Use an underwear storage box
• 3. Use extendable curtain rods for lids
• 4. Use drawer dividers
• 5. Use pegboard to keep your Tupperware® in place
• 6. Hang a magazine rack behind a closet door
• 7. Recycle a cereal box
• 8. Use a roll-up draining mat
• 9. Use a special storage basket
• 10. Use a toy storage net

1. Use a rack to store the lids upright

A simple dish drainer works wonders. It's ideal for storing food container lids vertically, sorted by size for effortless matching.

You can snag an affordable bamboo dish rack and place it in a cabinet or on the counter for quick access.

2. Use an underwear storage box

This is a straightforward fix for varying container sizes. Repurpose an adjustable underwear organizer—place it in a deep drawer or cabinet shelf for neat, customizable Tupperware® storage.

3. Use expandable curtain rods for lids

Say goodbye to lid clutter. Extendable curtain rods fit most drawers perfectly, holding lids upright side-by-side. They also work great for baking sheets and pot lids.

Bonus: Explore 27 clever uses for extendable curtain rods.

4. Use drawer dividers

Adjustable dividers create custom zones in your drawer, transforming chaos into order. A quick setup yields lasting tidiness.

5. Use pegboard to keep your Tupperware® in place

For a DIY approach, line your drawer base with pegboard and secure wooden dowels as dividers. It's customizable and effective. Find materials at any hardware store—or opt for pre-made organizers using the same principle.

6. Hang a magazine rack behind a closet door

Mount a wire magazine rack inside a cabinet door with adhesive hooks. Lids slip right in, staying accessible and out of sight until needed.

7. Recycle a cereal box

The quickest budget hack: Cut the top of an empty cereal box diagonally, line it if desired, and use it to corral lids upright.

8. Use a roll-up draining mat

Top your lid bin with a roll-up draining mat. Slide lids into the grid for vertical, space-saving storage—simple and genius.

9. Use a special storage basket

For a polished option, dedicated multi-compartment baskets from manufacturers keep lids sorted without the DIY hassle.

10. Use a toy storage net

Hang a bath toy net behind a door with hooks. Toss in lids and small containers for hidden, effortless organization.