I keep mine open in several Rubbermaid blue lid containers; one for each size 1" - 2". I have a little strawberry pin cushion that sharpens the pins and add the little plastic dehydrators that come with my meds to keep the moisture out of the contains so the pins don't rust. Some times I use the basting spray and pin at the same time. When my pins get gunky, I clean them and the dehydrators help with the moister.