We've never actually used these in the kitchen, and perhaps we'd be a little skeeved out by this idea if we had. But free from association with actual food, the bamboo steamer strikes us as particularly well suited for cotton ball and Q-tip storage.
Bamboo Steamer for Bathroom Organization?
And it doesn't stop there. Rolled up washcloths and hospitality items for guests would fit in a larger one. Chunky jewelry might look nice against the slatted bottoms.
Appealing, natural and renewable — check; compact and stacking — check; inexpensive — check, check, check. Has anyone tried this before? Or is even suggesting such a use for the bamboo steamer an offense to chefs everywhere?
Image: Legend Cookshop
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No. No no no. They are for food, not anything else. But I am really quite traditional...
view siongchinchan's profile
I was also looking at Bento boxes for bathroom storage. http://www.plasticashop.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=BNTOBX&Category_Code=OS2
Another option are the big dim sum steamers. I have a vintage aluminum rack like the one in this picture except mine stands on the floor in my studio and I use it to store paints etc.
http://indo2007.blogspot.com/2007/06/breakfast-in-kota-bunga.html
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I love the idea.
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The only concern with the steamers that I would have is the cotton balls, q tips, etc becoming moist/moldy if they're in a wet environment (like, say, a bathroom with a shower). For that reason alone I'd stick with glass or metal containers.
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Actually, they're great for jewelry storage!
view Jane's profile
Those Bento boxes are great! I'm going to get one for all my random sewing/mending notions.
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