We all need a little help when it comes to organizing underneath the kitchen sink . If you ’ ve got cleaning products scattered about or items seem to get lost in the abyss , it ’ s time to clean it up .
Toss expired cleaning products or bottles without labels .
Place a lazy Susan on one side of the cabinet . This space-saver will hold cleaning bottles and sprays .
On the other side of the cabinet , use a few small , clear bins to hold like items together . These include dishwasher pods , extra sponges , cleaning wipes and more .
SPICE IT UP
Spices and herbs can get pushed to the back of the cabinet , and nine times out of ten , they end up on the grocery store list over and over again . Before you know it , you have three jars of cinnamon , two jars of nutmeg and countless jars of oregano . To keep your spice cabinet tidy , think about purchasing clear jars to hold your spices . Then , place them on a three-tiered rack for an easier visual , and label each jar . Now , your spices and herbs are organized and ready to go !
Decluttering Days A guide on how to clean your kitchen and when .
DAILY
◆ Remove clutter from your countertops and put away any small appliances , food or containers that might be left out before bed each night .
◆ Hand wash all dishes in the sink or toss them in the dishwasher .
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WEEKLY
◆ Organize spices back where they belong in the cupboard or in the spice rack .
◆ Ensure that all dishware and glassware are neatly stored in the cupboard and that like items are grouped together .
MONTHLY
◆ Donate cookbooks that you no longer use .
◆ Discard dish towels that are past their prime . Wash kitchen linens that are still useable .
◆ Empty the fridge and toss food that is past its expiration date . Same goes for food in the cabinets and pantry , too .
◆ Match up Tupperware containers to their lids and toss anything that doesn ’ t make a pair .
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