HOW Old is this?

I am cleaning my kitchen pantry. Keep in mind that I live alone and don't eat much. I have 5 shelves in my pantry and they are full. I have no idea why. When I look in there it seems to be all staples, such as spices, oils, vinegars, pastas. I have some canned veggies that I swear are from before the time the stores put on expiration dates, but surely that can't be, right? I clean my pantry several times a year.

The dogs are ever optimistic. They are sure, every time I do this, that I am simply preparing them a huge meal. They can't believe that I take everything out, wash the cupboard down, and then put the stuff back. This does not fit doggie logic. Wiz, of course, wants to crawl into the bottom shelf for a warm nap. Those bags of dry beans just need a nice towel to make them into a perfect kitty bed.

My problem is shelf liners. I have never found any I am happy with. Disposable paper ones are nice, for obvious reasons, but require regular buying, cutting and folding. Plastic reusable ones are nice because they are washable, but then drying time is involved. I find myself washing them with soap and water, then sticking them in the dryer while I get the next shelf ready. Using no liner is too noisy and subjects the shelves to staining. Stick on stuff isn't going to happen in my house. It would have to be removed at some point and that sounds very nasty.

Is anyone happier with the coated wire shelves than with basic wood? The dust and washing issue would be greatly improved. Spills sound annoying. I am sure I could spend a day putting in wire shelving. I much prefer home improvement work to cleaning. Well, not counting that room downstairs I started painting over a year ago. Can I trade someone some laundry time for housework? I like laundry. I even iron.