How to stock up on groceries and household cleaning products and save

Packed to capacity shelves in the closet - it is a guarantee that will not have to constantly run to a neighbor, because salt is over, and the soup is already boiling. Great, but there is one thing.

Wholesale purchase - almost art. All you need to plan carefully to evaluate the pros complete home storage.

Pros bulk purchases

If you have ever browsed the price tags on favorite foods, you'll notice that in large packages of goods are usually cheaper than in small ones. Wholesale - savings on the obvious, on the difference in cost.

What other advantages are at wholesale?

• Buying groceries and things in bulk, you save on fares, gasoline and other overhead costs.
• You save time in the regular races in supermarkets. Even if you're tired after work and do not want to go to the store, you know exactly what you have of what to cook dinner.
• Wholesale purchases are helping to adhere to the power plan. Judge for yourself: fewer trips to the store - are less likely to take with a yummy junk.
• So fashionable reason. Less packaging - less waste, less pollution. Frankly, like everything that is connected with concern for the environment, this reason is controversial.
  instagram viewer

What to buy

It makes no sense to buy in bulk perishable products. What look?

products:

• Cereals, cereal, instant oatmeal.
• Peas, beans and lentils.
• Nuts.
• Vegetable oil.
• Spice.
• Pasta (all types and forms).
• Dried fruits.
• Sugar and a salt thereof.
• Flour.
• Candies.
• Tea and coffee.
• Honey.
• Ready-made sauces: ketchup, mustard, soy sauce.

Vegetables and fruits can also be taken in bulk. This is advantageous in that case, if you buy seasonal fruit (most useful), and then they are processed: dry or freeze.

Meat profitable to buy, if you have a large freezer. Then you can work hard and find a farm where you can directly buy large parties. But it is important to ensure that the farmer did not neglect the veterinary control. Given the current prices and the quality of meat on the shelves, a trip to the reliable suppliers worth your time.

Household goods:

• Laundry detergent, dishwashing, cleaners.
• Toothpaste, soap, shampoo.
• Toilet paper and wet wipes.
• Batteries.
• Packages.
• Foil for baking.
• Sponges for washing dishes.

All only according to plan

Of course, each person has a set of products and products that are used every day is different.

If you are four times a week, cook, such as buckwheat, is it worth buying in large quantities. And if you use peas once a month, then a large bag will deteriorate long before all of you eat.

Write what and how much you need to buy. And no more. The process is easy to pick up and hawking excess. Remember that you are going to save money and time, rather than a military reserve are building a country.

Where and how to buy

need to go shopping in the large hypermarket, On the market or distribution center. There are several life hacking for additional savings:

• Go shopping with their packaging. This is especially true if you decide to go to the wholesale hypermarket. In such places there are always bags, bags, bags and boxes. But if every time to buy them again, then the whole economy on opte will fly into the pipe.
• If you prefer one brand of products, call the company's sales point and specify a minimum lot size for sale.
• In large convenience stores buy the night: at this time less queues.
• Do not allow yourself to give light weight in the markets. Check the goods on the test weights or take it with a spring balance.
• And do not let the sellers to gain goods in packaging: do everything yourself, not to hit the spoiled product.
• Markets and distribution centers ask for a sample. Typically, sellers are going to meet, if possible. Product appearance is deceptive, do not miss the opportunity to check that you are buying. Just do not forget about hygiene.
• In the markets and haggle more accepted, especially in the evenings. And if you constantly buy from one seller, then the discount will be bigger.
• Unite. Make a joint list with friends and family: a large stack of separate product, saving on cost.

How to store

Before going for the wholesale purchase, you must decide where you place it all. There is no universal advice, because there is no level playing field. Someone there is only free on the shelf tiny kitchenSomeone can highlight the huge basement houses a warehouse. But it is more related to the quantity of goods that you can buy.

Look for the free space, which can be converted into a warehouse. Up until the voids under the beds, where you can safely send household goods.

If we talk about preserving the freshness and convenience store, the principles are the same here.

1. Pick good packing

Keep products in bags is not the best idea. It is better to keep all the food products in plastic or glass containers, with cereals and flour - not in a huge container, and in a multitude of smaller ones. The same applies to oils. Pour them in small bottles clean, and do not store a hefty one. If part of the product will deteriorate due to improper temperature or humidity, you can save the rest.

Most likely, the containers have to be spent. But only once, then it will be easier. They also purchase wholesale. At the same time, make sure that they are compatible: about the same size and shape. So it will be more convenient and easier to group storage capacity.

All containers should be washed, dry well (very important!), And then resealed.

2. Dismantle what is already there

First clean the kitchen table completely. Put next to the trash.

Then open all the cabinets, drawers and shelves. All contents Put on the table.

Already on the table sort out all the stocks, ruthlessly throwing spoiled. Think about why it went wrong, to not repeat the mistakes.

Before putting the food back into the cabinets, wash the shelves.

3. Increase shelf life

If you buy seeds or grains, especially in the market, it is necessary to treat them prior to packaging. Dried, calcined or freeze for a few days (only in the dry state). Thus you destroy microorganisms, ie prolong shelf life. Sift the flour needed.

4. label the containers

Each container must write that there is, when it was laid. Ideally - to use or even when to revise the contents to a deadline. So you insure yourself against nasty surprises.

5. Stuck on the containers instructions for use

This is true if the repository uses a large number of people. For example, someone uses only special brown rice. And some do not care of what to cook a side dish. Then it is better to write a warning: "Do not touch it, if you do not, Sasha."

6. Make a general list of products

Not only mark all containers, a common list is still needed. Write in a column the names of all the products that you have stored. In front of each place as many points or ticks many containers have filled. As the contents of the container will come to an end, you will be expunged from the list. And always will notice in time that has already ended.

7. Cook according to plan

Sense in storing large quantities appears if all purchased time to spend. To do this, and use the products you need to plan. Make a rough menu for 2-3 weeks and stick to it to avoid distortions when you use one type of product and does not touch the other.

Save time on cooking. Meat, fish and vegetables are just carve and turn into semi-finished goods.

8. spend accounting

If you have not yet tired of restoring order and accounting, remember that the checks must also be preserved. Then look at where to buy more profitable, how many manage to save.

Share "wholesale" life hacking! How do you help save home storage?