One of the most annoying things to come across when you’re trying to cook a nice dinner is clutter. While it’s normal for things to pile up, especially in your kitchen area, it’s no fun to undo. The kitchen is a common landing spot for so many items, but here are the most common things that are actually making your kitchen look more cluttered.
We’ve rounded up five common items to remove from your kitchen countertops, so you have a tidier space.
Dishes
Probably the most common of them all would be dirty and clean dishes on your countertop. Dishes take up a ton of space and no matter if you are working on cleaning your dishes or working on putting them away, it’s a good idea to declutter your dishes before they pile up.
It’s better to clean up a small pile of dishes versus a week’s worth of dishes that have gone days without attention. Although it’s not the most fun task in the world, you will breathe a sigh of relief once all your dishes are out of sight and out of mind.
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When you’re coming into your house, it’s highly likely you are too busy to put away your mail properly and instead throw it on your kitchen countertop. And while this is totally fine (and understandable) to do, this will turn from a few envelopes to a mountain of mail before you know it.
To counteract this habit, make a space by your entryway or perhaps in a kitchen drawer to be the designated spot for mail. This way, no matter how busy you are, you will have a specific place for your mail to go.
Cooking Appliances
Much of your kitchen counter space is already taken up by appliances like your microwave, coffee maker, and more. Give yourself more space and room to use your kitchen and put away appliances you don’t use daily. Personally, I keep my crockpot and air-fryer away from my countertops and in a cabinet that is easy to access.
Spices
While spices may seem like a tiny thing to worry about, your spice collection actually does take up a lot of your free space. To combat this, have a drawer or Lazy Susan that is solely dedicated to all your spices. This way, you won’t have random spices lying around everywhere.
Pantry Items
Sure, it’s nice to have easy access to things like your favorite bread or snacks on hand, but these pantry items are supposed to be in your pantry, not spread all across your kitchen countertops. To help with this common problem, do a pantry deep clean and throw out any pantry items that are expired. This will ensure there’s a lot more room in your pantry for all your food and baking items.