But like any home project, kitchen decluttering requires a little prep work before getting started.
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Where’s the Best Place to Start?
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What Can You Declutter in the Time That You Have?
Assuming you might declutter your entire kitchen in an hour or two will only lead to frustration.
Decluttering an entire kitchen will probably take about half a day.
Which Appliances Do You Really Need?
Appliances can be a major space-waster in kitchens when they’re rarely used.
Review each small appliance you have and take a stab at remember the last time it was used.
If it’s been over a yearand it’s not an especially expensive or hard-to-find applianceconsider donating it.
This goes for bulky single-use appliances like egg cookers too.
What’s Just Taking Up Space on the Counters?
Decluttering involves more than editing and auditing what’s in your cabinets and drawersyourcountertops should be declutteredtoo.
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What Food Do You Need?
Don’t forget to declutter the pantry.
give a shot to cook the soon-to-expire items ASAP and toss the expired food.
Gomasi says), donate them to a food pantry instead.
How Can Your Kitchen Work Harder?
Would weeknight cooking be simpler if pots and pans were kept next to the stove?
