For most people, order is a dream that will come true after retirement. The kitchen is a magnet for clutter that can disgrace the owner. Here are thoughts on how to eliminate chaos in this part of the apartment.
Think like a minimalist
The first step to order in the kitchen is to give an objective assessment of the condition. Think of minimalists who try not to buy more than they need and get rid of what is not useful. Apply this logic to the situation. This will create a starting point for organizing your kitchen space.
Throw away broken, rusty and dirty items
Forget about the sentimentality associated with unnecessary things that you have stored for years. This is difficult for people who treasure the memories associated with property. Use the formula: “We store memories, but not things.” Think seriously about what you actually need for everyday cooking.
Tidy up what you don't use
If you have a toaster on your counter but can't remember the last time you made toast, it's time to find a place for it in the cupboard. Excess items on work surfaces add to the clutter. Remove everything unnecessary at this moment. By the way, cabinets and shelves are useless when they are impossible to reach. If it means leaving the kitchen and fetching a stepladder, you'll never put anything there.
Everything is in its place
Not at all the words of a grandmother embroidered on tulle. Sort and store kitchen utensils using the wise rule of “like with like.”This will speed up cooking and optimize appearance. By placing, for example, the ingredients for making coffee and the cups in one cabinet directly above the coffee maker, you will cut the time it takes to complete the mentioned task in half.
Use the walls
Store fruits and vegetables in a hanging basket rather than a traditional vase on the table. Attach the sponge to the suction cup above the sink. A wall-mounted recipe holder is a great idea. Most types of cookware can be securely mounted on the wall. Attach the knives there using a magnetic strip. This will free the countertop from the bulky knife block. In general, if it is possible to hang an item on the wall, hang it.
Cut down on cleaning products
There are probably more of them than are actually needed. Select those that you use regularly. Most likely, there will be two or three of these. The rest should be disposed of or put under the sink. Consider using natural cleaning products such as baking soda, vinegar, and lemon.
Less packaging
When there is a lot of it, there is a lot of waste. This makes the mess worse. Try to shop in bulk and use reusable containers and bags. After returning from the store, immediately get rid of excess wrappers. Collect them in a garbage bag and take them to the appropriate place.
Leave a better kitchen than you found it in.
A casually wiped down table or a washed glass from the sink is an “iron” rule of good cooks. This means looking at the workplace with an appraising eye and asking yourself: “What can we do now to make it better?”
After putting your kitchen in good order, you will be surprised to discover how much free space was hidden there.Now you can enjoy the useful space to your fullest, and it was worth the effort.
