A messy kitchen, with countertops overflowing with gadgets not regularly used, a disorganised fridge and cupboards that are crammed full of stuff leads to stress, and makes meal prep much harder. A day of decluttering is time well spent and will ensure your kitchen returns to the haven it once was.
Get rid of gadgets
If your worktops are cluttered with gizmos, consider putting some of them away in a cupboard or drawer. While you may think it makes it easier to have them to hand, you should question how often you actually use them, and if it’s not every day, put them away. If there are any you never or very rarely use, get rid of them.
No doubling up
If you’ve bought a new pan or kitchen gadget, make sure you throw an old one away to make space. Only keep your most used and favourite items – you really don’t need 4 wooden spoons, for example.
Clever storage
You can organise food and other items into transparent containers or baskets, which are easy to pull out of a cupboard. And, if you’re planning on having a kitchen refurbishment Guildford, there are plenty of clever storage options available that you can explore.
Check use-by dates
Remove all food items from the fridge and cupboards and throw out anything that is past its use-by date. Then you can group items in a logical way, by putting all tins together, for example.
Clear zones
It’s a great idea to have at least one small area which is completely clear or is only used for a specific thing, such as making tea and coffee. Don’t let any mess pile up by always putting items away as soon as you’ve finished using them.
Non-kitchen items
Most of us use our kitchens for more than just cooking and eating. So, if you’re planning a kitchen refurbishment in Guildford or elsewhere, make sure to install storage for other items, such as shoes, games and homework, to keep the clutter at bay.