Housekeeping tips: Declutter your kitchen

27.01.2024 00:30
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21

When you feel like your kitchen has too many items lying around, or you don't have enough space for new items, then it's time for decluttering!

Kitchen is a place that usually has lots of various items and food, so it can be easily cluttered and turned into a mess.

Here are a few useful tips that can help you.

Empty and Assess Cabinets and Drawers

Begin by taking everything out of cabinets and drawers. Assess each item's condition and usefulness.

Sort Items by Category

Group similar items together, such as utensils, pots, pans, and dishes. This step streamlines the decluttering process.

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Evaluate Expiry Dates

Check the expiration dates on pantry items and spices. Discard anything that is expired or no longer safe to consume.

Optimize Accessibility

Arrange frequently used items in easily accessible places. This improves efficiency during daily cooking and meal preparation.

Clear Storage Containers

If you store food in containers, opt for clear ones. This enhances visibility, allowing you to identify contents without opening each container.

Organize the Pantry

Systematically organize your pantry, placing frequently used items at eye level. 

Consider using baskets or bins to group similar items together.

Manage Kitchen Appliances

Limit the number of appliances on your countertops to those regularly used. 

Store infrequently used appliances in cabinets to free up counter space.

Establish Kitchen Zones

Designate specific zones for various activities, such as a baking zone or a snack station. 

This organization system simplifies the retrieval of items.

Label Storage Spaces

Labeling cabinets and containers helps everyone in the household quickly identify where items belong, promoting a consistently organized kitchen.

Consider Space-Saving Solutions

Explore space-saving solutions such as drawer organizers, lazy Susans, and stacking containers to maximize storage efficiency.

Evaluate Small Appliances

Assess smaller kitchen appliances. If some are seldom used, consider if they are worth keeping or if they can be replaced by more versatile alternatives.

Previously, we talked about getting rid of pantry odors.

Kate Yakimchuk Author: Kate Yakimchuk Editor internet resource


Content
  1. Empty and Assess Cabinets and Drawers
  2. Sort Items by Category
  3. Evaluate Expiry Dates
  4. Optimize Accessibility
  5. Clear Storage Containers
  6. Organize the Pantry
  7. Manage Kitchen Appliances
  8. Establish Kitchen Zones
  9. Label Storage Spaces
  10. Consider Space-Saving Solutions
  11. Evaluate Small Appliances