The Sleek & Stylish Storage Cart You Can Use To Organize Kitchen Produce Like A Pro

When it comes to storing fresh produce, you may or may not be aware that some fruits and vegetables are best stored in the fridge, while others will last longer at room temperature. While there are plenty of refrigerator organization hacks you didn't know you needed, let's talk about how to best store the produce that does better outside the fridge. Items stored at room temperature — like potatoes, sweet potatoes, bananas, onions, limes, lemons, and garlic — need adequate airflow to stay fresh longer. So it wasn't surprising that this JAQ Rotating Kitchen Storage Rack for $90 on Amazon is popular for being a perfect produce storage solution in a small kitchen. The reason, you might ask? The baskets on the JAQ rack have holes that allow for plenty of airflow, thereby keeping produce fresh.

The separate baskets on this rack also mean that you'll have plenty of space to store different types of produce separately, depending on if they produce ethylene gas. In general, you should keep produce that's sensitive to ethylene gas away from items that give off these gasses. This is because, when stored together, the sensitive produce is prone to spoiling faster. Being able to store these separately makes this rack particularly good at preserving your produce's freshness. For example, you should keep potatoes in one basket, while keeping onions and garlic in another. And you'll want to keep bananas separate from potatoes as well.

Beyond preserving produce, there are plenty of features that make the JAQ storage rack a great addition to your kitchen. The sleek, minimal design comes in both black and white finishes, which means it can fit into a number of interior design styles. The several tiers of rotating baskets make it easy to access the fruits and vegetables you have on hand in small spaces. But even in a larger kitchen, it can still help to organize your space and keep your small kitchen counters clear. There are different size options with three, four, or five baskets, depending on your storage needs. And it even has caster wheels so it can move easily around the kitchen.

The storage cart also has a surface on top, which you can utilize for more kitchen goods. If you're trying to maximize produce space, consider adding a freestanding banana hanger like the Yamazaki Banana Stand to this surface space. The top shelf is also the perfect size to fit a small indoor herb garden like the iDOO Hydroponic Growing System. You could even make it into a zone for kitchen spices, oils, and vinegars by adding a turntable like this 10-inch Oroyutor Lazy Susan to double the organization factor. If you don't need to use the tabletop for more storage, consider adding a potted plant for a touch of decorative greenery. Make it a thrifty DIY by using one of the many common household items you can turn into beautiful planters.