If you are short on time, here is the basic installation procedure for your wall mounted Dolce Gusto pod holder, however I do believe that reading the full article would be highly beneficial:
Firstly, find a suitable smooth surface, remember to consider the height of the holder for access, you will need to be able to reach in and remove the capsule from the top of the holder. Also consider access to other moving elements in your kitchen, such as cupboard, fridge doors or people etc.
Next, ensure the surface is free from dust and grease by cleaning with a mild dishwashing liquid/water mix. Then allow the surface to dry completely. This is important because the tape will not adhere to grease or dust and will fall off the wall.
The next step is to remove the backing from the self adhesive strips on the back of the holder and position the wall mounted Dolce Gusto Capsule holder on the surface/wall making sure that it is level. Remember that due to the self adhesive mounting method this product can only be installed once so it is essential to make sure the holder is in the correct position.
Once on the wall you should then remove the protective film from the front surface of the wall mounted Dolce Gusto Capsule holder.
At this point you can slot in the identifier capsule clips into the slots located at the bottom of the holder. Locate the top edge of the identifier pod in the clip and rotate the pod down until the round feature on the bottom of the pod locates into the hole on your holder.
All that is left to do is fill the holder with your favourite blends and relax with a well deserved coffee!
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The installation of the wall mounted Dolce Gusto Capsule Holder is extremely straight forward and I am going to talk you through the process in six simple steps. The process is simple but I would highly recommend reading through this article first to ensure your holder is installed in the best location for you and all preparation has been completed to ensure the Dolce Gusto Capsule Holder stays in place for years to come.
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If you are short on time, here is the basic installation procedure for your wall mounted Dolce Gusto pod holder, however I do believe that reading the full article would be highly beneficial:
Firstly, find a suitable smooth surface, remember to consider the height of the holder for access, you will need to be able to reach in and remove the capsule from the top of the holder. Also consider access to other moving elements in your kitchen, such as cupboard, fridge doors or people etc.
Next, ensure the surface is free from dust and grease by cleaning with a mild dishwashing liquid/water mix. Then allow the surface to dry completely. This is important because the tape will not adhere to grease or dust and could cause future problems.
The next step is to remove the backing from the self adhesive strips on the back of the holder and position the wall mounted Dolce Gusto Capsule holder on the surface/wall making sure that it is level. Remember that due to the self adhesive mounting method this product can only be installed once so it is essential to make sure the holder is in the correct position.
Once on the wall you should then remove the protective film from the front surface of the wall mounted Dolce Gusto Capsule holder.
At this point you can slot in the identifier capsule clips into the slots located at the bottom of the holder. Locate the top edge of the identifier pod in the clip and rotate the pod down until the round feature on the bottom of the pod locates into the hole on your holder.
All that is left to do is fill the holder with your favourite blends and relax with a well deserved coffee!
When you receive your wall/surface mounted Dolce Gusto Capsule holder expect to receive the following items:
A single piece holder with the self adhesive strips pre-assembled.
Pod identifier clips to suit the number of columns that you have purchased.
Instructions on the front surface of the holder (these are to be used in conjunction with this article).
Finally, packing strips (depending on the holder size purchased), Please note these strips are for packing purposes only and are not required for the installation of your holder.
As mentioned previously in "Modern Dolce Gusto Capsule Holder - Simple, Elegant storage that works" article there are numerous suitable surface areas on which to install your capsule holder. Walls, inside of cupboards, ends of cupboards, they are all possible places. An important question to ask yourself is "Do I want to see the holder or would I prefer it to be tucked away?" Personally, I like to display the capsules as they are very eye-catching, if this is the case then a wall or cupboard end would be the best place to locate your Dolce Gusto Capsule holder, but make sure the surface is smooth and not heavily textured. Some tile surface are quite rough and therefore would not be suitable for installation. If you would prefer them to be tucked away then the inside of a cupboard is perfect, however it is still worth considering the surface roughness, however cabinet surfaces tend to be fairly smooth and therefore would be perfectly suitable for installation.
It is important to choose the correct installation height. As your wall mounted Dolce Gusto capsule holder is filled from the top and when in use capsules are also removed from the top, ensure the capsule holder is installed at a height that all users can reach.
Another consideration that sometimes gets overlooked is the movement of people or doors in a kitchen. For example placing a wall mounted Dolce Gusto capsule holder near a door way that gets a lot of traffic through could be a bad idea as the holder may get knocked. When installing on the inside surface of a cupboard door may be fine when the door is open but you need to be mindful of shelves and items in the cupboard as the door is closed. These are just a couple of examples but it's worth considering such things when choosing your installation surface.
The wall mounted Dolce Gusto capsule holder has pre-installed double sided foam tapes on the rear surface, these are used to hold the capsule holder on the selected installation surface.
The wall mounted Dolce Gusto capsule holder has pre-installed double sided foam tapes on the rear surface, which are there to hold the capsule holder onto the selected installation surface. For these tapes to adhere effectively it is important that the installation surface is completely free from dust, dirt and grease etc. So the surface must be cleaned and dried before installation. For cleaning the installation surface we would recommend using a mild dishwashing liquid/water mix, followed by a reasonable period to allow the surface to dry completely.
Remove the backing from the self adhesive strips and position the wall mounted Dolce Gusto capsule holder on the surface/wall ensuring that it is level and positioned correctly. Once you are happy with the position press down firmly along the lengths of the adhesive strips to ensure good adhesion. Please remember that due to the self adhesive mounting method this product can only be installed once so it is essential to make sure the holder is in the correct place.
The wall mounted Dolce Gusto Capsule holder is shipped with a protective film on the front surface. Once you have installed your capsule holder gently remove this film by lifting it at one corner and then pulling the film away across the face of the capsule holder. Do not pull the film away perpendicular to the wall as this may pull the newly installed holder away from the wall.
Firstly remove the protective films from both sides of the identifier capsule clips to show a transparent clip. Slot the identifier capsule clips into the slots at the bottom of the holder. To install the identifier capsule itself, locate the top edge of the identifier pod in the clip and rotate the capsule down until the round feature on the bottom of the pod locates into the hold on the holder.
Now comes the fun part! Filling your wall mounted Dolce Gusto pod holder could not be easier. Simply fill the holder from the top and slide the pod to the down towards the bottom of the column near the identifier pod, then repeat this process until the column is completely full. Removing the pods for use is exactly the same process in reverse, starting at the top. And that’s it you're all done, now the tricky part is to decide which blend to drink!
In general your wall mounted Dolce Gusto capsule holder should not need any maintenance other than the occasional clean. This is a very simple process, just remove all the identifier capsules and identifier clips. Wipe clean with a lint free damp cloth using a mild dishwashing liquid/water mix (do not use chemical cleaning products). The same method is used to clean the individual clips. Then replace all clips and capsules.
If you do happen to lose a clip under the cooker, behind the fridge etc, don't panic we sell spares! Click here for spare clips.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post and hopefully you have found it informative and useful. However, if you still have questions please do not hesitate to contact me via The Coffee Pod Holder Shop contact form. Alternatively, please leave any thoughts in the comments section, and of course please feel free to share this post via the social media icons below. Take care... Darren
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If you are like me and space is at a premium in your kitchen, then finding room for yet another must have gadget, that wonderful new Dolce Gusto coffee machine with its endless stream of amazing blends isn't helping! The coffee machine has to live on the side for practical purposes, however, there must be a better solution for those numerous capsules, so where do you look for a simple modern Dolce Gusto Capsule holder that won't take up worktop, drawer or cupboard space?
In my opinion the ideal place to store Dolce Gusto capsules without using any worktop, drawer or cupboard space would be in an area of the kitchen that doesn't get used at all. I know what you're thinking - "there is no unused space!" Think again! How about the inside of your cupboard doors, on the side of your cupboards, that empty wall space between your work surface and bottom of your cupboards, I am sure you can come up with many more. In fact there is so much wasted space in a kitchen that never gets used. With the self adhesive Dolce Gusto Capsule holder from The Cofffee Pod Holder Shop all of these unusable surfaces become potential capsule storage gold.
]]>If you are like me and space is at a premium in your kitchen, then finding room for yet another must have gadget, that wonderful new Dolce Gusto coffee machine with its endless stream of amazing blends isn't helping! The coffee machine has to live on the side for practical purposes, however, there must be a better solution for those numerous capsules, so where do you look for a simple modern Dolce Gusto Capsule holder that won't take up worktop, drawer or cupboard space?
In my opinion the ideal place to store Dolce Gusto capsules without using any worktop, drawer or cupboard space would be in an area of the kitchen that doesn't get used at all. I know what you're thinking - "there is no unused space!" Think again! How about the inside of your cupboard doors, on the side of your cupboards, that empty wall space between your work surface and bottom of your cupboards, I am sure you can come up with many more. In fact there is so much wasted space in a kitchen that never gets used. With the self adhesive Dolce Gusto Capsule holder from The Cofffee Pod Holder Shop all of these unusable surfaces become potential capsule storage gold.
On the market you will find many different types of Dolce Gusto capsule holders these will mostly be the bent wire style which sits on your worktop surface next to your coffee machine or the drawer style which the coffee machine sits on. The problem with both of these storage solutions (which is due to the reasonably large size of the Dolce Gusto capsules) is that they take up a considerable amount of your valuable worktop surface and not only that they are quite limited on the quantity they can hold, which may mean as well as having pods stored in your worktop holder you will also be storing partially full boxes in your cupboards!
Alternatively, you could ditch the holders altogether and store the Dolce Gusto Capsule boxes just in your cupboard, however this option really does zap the most cupboard space and is not the most practical idea when storage space is already tight.
As mentioned previously, take a look around your kitchen, in the drawers and cupboards and I am sure you will find that there is a considerable amount of storage surface or space that never gets used. Maybe it is the wall surface that runs around the kitchen with no other purpose than to look good, or in a cupboard with a stack of plates on the lower shelf with a 6 inch void until the next shelf, or on side of a cupboard. These are just a few examples but would all be perfect for the wall/surface mounted Dolce Gusto Capsule holder which takes advantage of those dead areas and adds a stylish modern display for all of your favourite coffee blends!
I know there are a lot of articles out there showing people with a flair for DIY how they can build their own Dolce Gusto capsule holder from scratch with various items purchased from their local DIY store, the big questions is, is it worth it? After researching a couple I found one that used strips of PVC plastic which were taped using double sided tape to the underside of a kitchen cabinet, a quick search for the PVC strip gave a unit cost of £2.99 for 2.5 metre length. OK, well that’s not too bad, but then there is the double sided tape to hold it in place and you know you're not going to be buying just the 2.5 metres you need. The smallest amount of suitable double sided that I could find was a 5 metre roll and came in at £4.99. Then there’s the cost of fuel to get to and from the local DIY store, for me this a 12 mile round trip, so there goes another £1.85. When you take into account these three elements the total is coming in at £9.83 and at this point you have a strip of PVC and a roll of tape. Now all you need is the tool kit and a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon and you have your very own pod holder creation.
Completing a DIY project can be very rewarding however with many Dolce Gusto pod holders on the market and with a £9.83 starting budget there is going to be a holder that you can buy straight off the shelf. So to answer the question of “DIY Dolce Gusto pod holder, are they really worth the effort?” from a financial saving point of view the answer would probably be no, however if you fancy the challenge there are ways of creating your own.
Taking all of the above into account, I would like to tell you more about the wall/surface mounted Dolce Gusto capsule holders which are available from The Coffee Pod Holder Shop.
The wall/surface mounted Dolce Gusto capsule holders that we offer come in two different sizes, a full height version (455mm tall) and half height version (247mm tall). Both versions of the Dolce Gusto capsule holder are manufactured from 3mm thick acrylic with self adhesive double sided strips on the rear for quick and easy installation. They are available in the following high gloss colours black, white, red, pink and lime. Along the bottom edge of the capsule holder is what we call the identifier capsule, this allows you to easily identify which blend of coffee is in which column. The identifier capsule is held in place with a small clear acrylic clip and can be easily removed if you get down to the last one.
Our full height Dolce Gusto capsule holder has been designed to be applied to surfaces where there is a larger area available such as on a wall between the lower and upper kitchen units. These pod holders are available in six different sizes starting at two columns of eight pods (holding 16 capsules in total) and going up to twelve columns of eight pods (holding 96 capsules in total). Pricing starts at £15.19 and includes the single piece Dolce Gusto pod holder with self adhesive tape pre-assembled and indicator pod clips to suit the number of columns purchased. Find out more about this holder.
Our half height Dolce Gusto capsule holder is designed to be applied to surfaces where a smaller area is available such as on the end of a kitchen unit or maybe on the inside of the cupboard door. The capsule holders are available in six different sizes starting at two columns of 4 pods (holding 8 pods in total) and going up to twelve columns of 4 capsules (holding 48 pods in total). Pricing starts at £9.49 and includes the single piece Dolce Gusto capsule holder with self adhesive tape pre-assembled and indicator capsule clips to suit the number of columns purchased. Find out more about this holder.
You will see that both of our Dolce Gusto capsule holders are loaded and unloaded from the top (the other end to the identifier pod). To load the pods simply place in from the top and slide the capsule down to the identifier pod, this process is then repeated until the column is full. To unload the process is exactly the same but in reverse.
Thank you for taking the time to look at this post, I hope you have found it interesting and also informative. However, if you have any questions in relation to any part of the above please do not hesitate to contact me via The Coffee Pod holder Shop contact form. Please feel free to leave any comments or suggestions in the comments section and if you have enjoyed our post please share this via the social media icons below. Thanks again for reading ..... Darren
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