Description of plastic storage box
The presence of a storage system in any interior creates a feeling of coziness, comfortable living, order. The right plastic container will play a key role in the logistics of the kitchen, pantry, hallway, playroom and bedroom.
Description of plastic storage box
The plastic used in the manufacture of boxes, boxes, bags for industrial purposes and household use predetermines the purpose of the product:
- food
- household
Food containers, bread boxes, kitchen drawers and bags inevitably come into contact with food. Therefore, the plastic of the PP marking must comply with the declared standards, be environmentally friendly and safe.
Attention! Tableware made of propylene (pp) also has a logo in the form of a glass and a fork. This packaging is made of non-toxic plastic and the container for storing this sample is considered safe to use.
In shape, size and color, you can choose a plastic box for almost any design. Rectangular, square, round plastic storage containers are available with or without lids, with high sides, similar to wicker boxes made of vine. There are mini dressers ideal for storing toys in a children's room.
What are
Choosing the right plastic box is not always easy. The abundance of products makes a confused buyer think. It is necessary to highlight some criteria that affect the specific division of plastic storage containers for their intended purpose:
- food (they are marked with the temperature at which plastic can be used for freezing or microwave, dishwasher)
- household (with and without a lid, indicating the useful volume, plastic density)
Important! BPA free labeling indicates the absence of bisphenol, the effect of which is associated with the development of cancer.
The storage system includes both transparent open boxes and models with lids, made of dark material.
Pros and cons of plastic containers
The undoubted advantage is the low weight of the product, its mobility, which determine the universal qualities of the product. The variability of shapes, sizes, colors is a positive addition to the convenient use of plastic containers.
Among other advantages, products made of compacted plastic are distinguished, which meet increased strength and durability.
The pricing policy for storage containers pleases the buyer with democratic financial proposals.
Nice is the fact that any plastic container can be thoroughly washed, no matter what purpose it is used for.
But not everything is so good in the market of plastic products. You should be especially careful when choosing products for food purposes. Here it is worth considering the factors of environmental safety, resistance to high or low temperatures. Appropriate markings will help you make your choice. Unscrupulous manufacturers often pass off cheap plastic for food, so you should refuse to buy this product in advance.
Another disadvantage of plastic products is its fragility and fragility in comparison with other materials.
For what purposes to use
Boxes, boxes and containers will harmoniously fit into the interior of any room. You can use them:
- for storing small things (cosmetics, bathroom accessories, threads, linen)
- utensils (large boxes are used)
- food (stationary large boxes, miniature lunch containers)
- clothes and shoes (in a modular dressing room)
- toys, things in children's playrooms
- goods on store shelves
- things in the car
Plastic boxes are widely used in offices. It is also convenient to store and transport things to a new house or apartment using lightweight packaging.
When considering vacuum plastic bags as storage media, there is no better way to save space. Bulky items, blankets, blankets, pillows, when placed in a vacuum bag, are compressed tens of times, the main thing is not to violate the integrity of the package.
Folding boxes are indispensable for cars. They take up a minimum of space when assembled, and, if necessary, are transformed into volumetric boxes that hold small items that would otherwise just roll around the cabin.
How to choose storage boxes
Universal containers are designed for storing various things. It is this criterion that underlies the choice of a particular product. Before buying, be sure to:
- Determine the size and shape (volume, height, width, length).
- Take into account the communicative features of the content (for small things, improvised devices, transparent boxes with partitions are chosen in order to immediately see the necessary object, easily remove it).
- For clothes and shoes, you should take care of the same size resealable boxes that fit comfortably on top of each other.
- When choosing products for the playroom, they prefer bright boxes of different colors and sizes.Children easily associate the size of the toy and the box (small objects fold into small shapes). You can additionally mark the storage places for toys with special stickers.
- The appearance of the box is important when choosing. Even in storage rooms, a single style defines a sense of order and organization. In the kitchen, with the help of beautiful plastic products, you can achieve an accented exposition, which is an organizer in the appendix.
When purchasing a storage system, individual boxes, you need to focus on the cost of the goods. Plastic, cardboard and fabric are the cheapest materials, but the former is the most durable. In general, the ratio of consumer qualities to the price predetermines the choice of the buyer.
The market offers a wide range of plastic boxes, any color, imitation wood, weaving, metal. Taking into account the design features of the room, the style, the dimensions of the items intended for storage, the suitable cost, it will not be difficult to make a choice.
Today, there are a lot of environmentally friendly products made from high quality polypropylene, and in the future, the manufacturing technology will allow the launch of biodegradable products on the market. The main thing is to buy a quality product.
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