Glassware Storage Ideas Protecting Irreplaceable Glasses, Mugs, and More

We all have those favorite glasses and mugs that we use daily.
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Whether purchased years ago and discontinued… or through luck finding at a garage sale… once chipped, cracked, or broken… they’re unusable and and irreplaceable.

Here are easy glassware storage ideas protecting irreplaceable glassware while maximizing your storage in small kitchen cabinets. FREE and NO tools required!

You'll also find these ideas effective for glassware longterm storage that can withstand the rigors of a cross country move... as well as for other kitchen items. 

So let's get started!

Estimated Time to Complete

Less than 5 seconds per glass

Level of Difficulty

Beyond very easy.

Estimated Cost

FREE to less than $3 for an entire kitchen.

Items Needed

• Roll of paper towels

Instructions

• Cut paper towel in half (if not already perforated to split in half)

• Insert half-sized paper towel in glass with small part extending above rim

• Nest second glass inside first on top of paper towel ensuring small part of paper towel extends above rim of first… preventing a suction or seal of the second glass inside the first.

• Continue stacking process based on height and spacing of shelving.

​​Reuse ("halved") paper towels
​by storing in glassware between uses.

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This glassware stacking and storage method also works well with those cardboard wine cases (with lids and dividers) for more longterm storage or protecting your glassware from the rigors of a move. These cardboard cases are free for the asking at your local grocery and liquor stores.

This also works for...

stacking mugs, bowls & glass food storage containers for preventing breakage and chips on the rims

And
stacking cookware for preventing scratches and protecting surfaces

So give it a try for protecting those kitchen irreplaceables and everyday valuables. Safely store and stack those glasses, mugs, and more for everyday use. And check out free longterm glassware storage ideas that can withstand the rigors of a cross country move.

​Protect and keep enjoying those favorites keeping the fun in functional stylish living for a long time… in under an hour. Oops, I mean in less than 5 seconds!

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