Airtight boxes

This is why you choose airtight storage

Do you also have flour, pasta and cereal in half-open bags lying around in the cupboard? And did you open the last bag of oats, only for them to go soft before you had a chance to use them? You are not the only one. An airtight seal does two things at once. It keeps moisture, air and odours out, so the contents retain their taste and freshness for longer, and it keeps insects and dust out. This applies to both dry goods in the kitchen and the clothes and textiles you pack away in the attic or basement for longer periods. The result is less food waste, better overview and a tidy cupboard.

Airtight sealing for dry goods in the kitchen

In the kitchen, dry goods benefit most from an airtight seal. Flour, sugar, cereal, pasta, rice, coffee beans and nuts stay fresh when air and moisture cannot get in. A click-fast closure also keeps the flour inside the container rather than all over the shelf, and makes the cupboard easy to clean.

Our dry goods storage container is available in six sizes. The largest, at 3.5 litres, holds plenty of flour or pasta for a busy family, while the 0.8-litre container is ideal for things you use less of, such as seeds, baking powder or a special tea. The medium sizes of 2.25, 1.65 and 1.6 litres cover most things in between, and the small 0.35-litre container is good for spice blends and small portions. If you want to start fresh with the whole cupboard at once, the storage container bundle brings several sizes together in one set. It is also available in a large version.

Leftovers last longer with glass and bamboo lids

Dinner leftovers and prepared portions keep better when they are tightly sealed. Our square glass food storage box with bamboo lid is available in three sizes. The 800 ml size is good for a full portion of dinner or a salad for the next day's lunch. The 520 ml size is ideal for a single portion, and the 320 ml size holds dip, pesto or leftover sauce.

Glass does not absorb colour or odours from food, and you can see the contents without opening the lid. If you want all three sizes together, the glass food storage boxes with bamboo lids are also available as a set with one of each. The square shapes fit closely together without wasted space, and they are easy to stack in the refrigerator.

Wooden lids for a calm and uniform look

If you want a warmer and more natural look on the shelf, we have containers with wooden lids. Our storage container with wooden lid is available in a small 0.84-litre version and a larger 4.4-litre version. It provides the same overview as the other containers, but with a calmer look that fits well with the feng shui-inspired idea of natural materials in the home. Wood is a living material, so always wipe the wooden lid with a damp cloth and never leave it in water.

Clothes and textiles protected in the attic and basement

When you pack away winter clothes, bed linen or pillows for longer periods, moisture, dust, moths and odours are the enemy. An airtight box keeps it all out, so the textiles are fresh when you take them out again. Always wash and dry the clothes completely before putting them away, as trapped moisture is what causes mould and a musty smell. It is a good idea to lay the clothes loosely rather than packing them all together, so the air can circulate a little, and place the boxes somewhere without large fluctuations in temperature.

Stackable shapes provide order and overview

A large part of the calm comes from the fact that things can stand close and stable. The square glass boxes and containers are made so that they fit well against each other and make good use of the space in both the cupboard, refrigerator and on the shelf. When everything has a fixed place and a uniform shape, the cupboard looks tidy, and you quickly find what you need. It is both practical and aesthetic for the soul at the same time.

Keep your airtight storage clean and sealed

To ensure the seal remains airtight, it is a good habit to keep the rim and gasket clean. Follow a few simple steps.

1. Empty the container or box completely, and wipe crumbs and residue from the rim.
2. Wash with warm water and a little soap, and be particularly thorough in the groove where the lid closes.
3. Let everything dry completely before putting the lid on again, so that moisture is not trapped inside.

Wipe wooden lids with a damp cloth rather than soaking them. If a container has residue from a strong spice blend, give it an extra rinse before filling it with something new. If you want to keep track of what is where, labels can name the contents and make the whole cupboard easier to overview.