Storing canning jar lid rings neatly can be quite a challenge. Typically, they end up in disorganized heaps within kitchen cabinets. If you have a collection of canning jar lid rings, you likely know this struggle all too well. Finding a designated storage solution that keeps them tidy and organized is tough. Fortunately, there’s a straightforward solution you might not have considered. By cutting the side of a metal hanger at the top with metal cutting shears and sliding the rings onto the bottom, you can neatly store your canning jar lid rings.
After lining up all the metal rings on the hanger, use pliers to reconnect the two sides of the hanger that you previously opened. You can then store this canning jar lid organizer in a storage closet or hang it on a hook. If you don’t already have a storage hook installed in your kitchen, consider adding one for this purpose. Depending on the size of your canning jar ring collection, you might need more than one hanger. Let’s explore how you can assemble this hack to prevent Mason jar lid rings from cluttering your cabinets.
How to use a metal hanger to organize canning jar lid rings
This kitchen storage hack is remarkably simple, allowing you to complete it quickly. Use a metal cutting tool, such as the TOOLMAK Aviation Tin Snips, to snip the top of the hanger. Ensure you cut next to the hook, as illustrated above. Once you’ve loaded your rings, seal the hanger with pliers or, if you lack the tool, duct tape. Just hold the hanger together and wrap tape around the cut section to keep it closed.
With your new organizer ready, you can hang it as needed. Whether you intend to use the rings for canning or to repurpose them around your home and garden, this DIY storage system simplifies keeping them organized between uses. When you need a ring, simply reopen the top of the hanger and reseal it with pliers or tape.
The content creator suggests hanging the organizer on a closet rack, but you might find it more convenient to place it inside a kitchen cabinet or pantry. Consider attaching a self-adhesive hook, such as an Adove Adhesive Hook, to the back of a cabinet door or your pantry wall. This way, your canning jar lid ring hanger will be stored out of sight but still easily accessible.
