If in your home your kitchen is more of a place of chaos than calm and organized, we understand. We’ve all been in that situation where our kitchen is a total disaster.
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Sometimes, you might even feel a bit embarrassed to take your visitors there. Well, we’ve got good news! With our clever hacks, you can get your kitchen in good shape again.
Declutter Your Kitchen
Look around. There’s a lot in your kitchen you haven’t used in weeks, months or even years! Now, go through your kitchen and toss out anything expired, or that you haven’t used in ages.
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Let’s be sincere, you won’t have any use for them again. You can choose to donate items that are still good but not your style anymore. This step might take hours but is key to getting your space organized.
Maximize Your Cabinet Space
Cabinets are a must-have in every kitchen but those same cabinets can quickly turn into a big mess. To get the best of them and keep them organized, use shelf risers to create more space for storing plates and bowls.
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Also, install hooks on the inside of your cabinet doors for pot lids and bigger spoons.
Label Everything!
You don’t need to be a perfectionist to label everything. Use a label maker or some cute little stickers to label your kitchen jars and containers.
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This simple and maybe a bit awkward act will help you find whatever you need faster, and also makes it easier to put things back in their proper position. Lastly, it adds fancy and a personal touch to your kitchen.
Keep Knives Sharp and Safe
Ever heard that a sharp knife is a chef’s best friend? It feels great using a sharp knife. It just has a way of making your job easier and faster.
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Hence, to always keep it sharp, use a knife sharpener regularly to keep your blades in shape. Also, store them in a magnetic strip to keep them safe and easily accessible.
Get a Spice Drawer Organizer
You will agree with us when we say spice collections can be unruly in the kitchen. This is why you need to invest in a good spice drawer to organize and arrange your spices.
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This simple hack saves time when you’re cooking and adds a touch of order to your kitchen. There’s also this satisfaction you have seeing your spices in order.
Freeze Leftover Herbs in Olive Oil
Herbs are at their best when they are fresh. But most times, they wither away even before we have the chance to use them. But that doesn’t have to happen again.
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Chop up your herbs and freeze them in an ice cube tray with olive oil. Take out a cube whenever you need it for cooking. This method keeps them fresh for weeks.
Prep Ingredients Ahead of Time
Meal preparation doesn’t have to happen the day you’re making the meal. For a quick and organized cooking process, prep your ingredients ahead of time.
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You can take a weekend to chop your vegetables and marinate your meat. Store everything in a clear plastic bag. When it’s time to cook, the whole process will be fun, quick and effortless.
Keep a Trash Can Close
Professional cooks do this and we think you should too. Get a trash bowl in your kitchen and keep it close while you cook.
This helps to save time. Instead of making multiple trips to the garbage dump, you simply toss it in this bowl next to you.
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It’s a small change that makes all the difference in keeping your space clean and organized.
Under Sink Hack
Even when every other place appears to be clean and organized, our under sink is often a disorganized mess of cleaning supplies and other equipment.
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Instead of tossing everything there in a pile, install a tension rod to hang spray. You could also get a basket to keep and organize every other thing for easy access.
Create a Cleaning Plan
We know cleaning your kitchen is one of your biggest fears. But we believe that if you can create a simple cleaning schedule to tackle it daily or weekly it won’t seem like a lot of work.
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Clean countertops and do dishes daily, during and after each meal. Clean the microwave and fridge weekly. Handling these tasks daily and weekly is the key to a clean and organized kitchen.
Enjoy the Process
Always remember to enjoy the process of cooking and organizing your kitchen. It should be a fun and enjoyable process every time. Making it a chore will only leave you feeling tired and unhappy.
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So, play some music, keep a glass of wine close, and just enjoy yourself while you make delicious meals and keep your space organized.
