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.
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.
