Hi again!
It’s been a month since my last post, and hopefully my hinge tips helped you out a bit in that department. This time, I wanted to go a bit more general, and talk about general kitchen organization.
Keeping the kitchen organized is a pretty difficult task, especially when you’ve got a whole family of hungry and messy people to deal with. Cooking, cleaning, eating, and general socializing all go down in the kitchen, so keeping it neat and tidy is very important. As with all organizing, the longer you wait to get things fixed up, the worse it will get, so I suggest taking some of these tips and getting started ASAP!
Drawers: Keeping the drawers organized is really important. Luckily, there are lots of kitchen drawer organizers available out there, such as cutlery trays and knife racks. Remember, keeping drawers organized is about cleanliness AND safety. Don’t want any little fingers getting cut on knives swimming around amongst forks and spoons, right? It’s also a lifesaver when you’re cooking, trust me.
Cabinets: You can purchase any number of cabinet accessories to help make things more accessible for you, even in hard to reach cabinets. One option is lazy susans for cabinets, or special shelving that increases available space and accessibility. Always remember to clean out the cabinets at least twice a year, since forgotten foods can get moldy and unsanitary, leading to health hazards.
The Fridge: Never let the fridge get too cramped and disheveled; that will quickly lead to spoiled forgotten food. Try labeling the shelves and drawers, and specify where you want to keep different groups of foods. For example, I have a shelf for meat products, a shelf for dairy products, and a shelf for produce. You don’t have to get that specific, but having a general plan for things is always helpful in keeping it tidy.
Counters: Counter tops are these vast open spaces, most of which goes unused due to inefficient planning. Try dividing up your countertops with artificial dividers, and keep appliances like mixers and the like in drawers and cupboards rather than out on display. Also, make it a top priority to keep these clean. Most food we eat will encounter our counter tops at some point, and they are a haven for bacteria. Use Lysol or another disinfectant DAILY.
The furniture: Most kitchens have your basic counters, stove, oven, and fridge. But there are other furniture options you can buy, to help organize and add counter space, such as kitchen cart islands. This kind of addition will create a whole extra surface for cooking, as well as give you extra drawers and storage space.
I hope these tips have been helpful in keeping the kitchen clean and organized!
‘Till next time, happy organizing!