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New Year, New Kitchen: 7 Things to Declutter Right Now for a
Clean Slate
[realtor.com: Larissa Runkle]
OK, it might not seem so attainable if your holiday decorations are still up and you have scraps of gift wrap and cardboard boxes everywhere. Before you start feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of spending weekend after weekend purging, know this: Decluttering doesn’t have to take days on end or a visit from Marie Kondo. In fact, there are some very obvious things you can throw out without agonizing for a minute about whether it’s the right thing to do.
“That’s why we’re launching a new series to help you give your home a total refresh, room by room. We’ll highlight what you can donate, trash, or sell to achieve ultimate organization goals in 2020. This week, we turn up the heat in the kitchen. Ready to get started? Grab a trash bag and check this handy list of things to toss, pronto.
“When I recently replaced my parsley flakes, my daughter said, ‘I didn’t know parsley flakes were that green’ – that’s when you know you’ve waited too long to replace your spices,” says Ali Wenzke, author of “The Art of Happy Moving.” “For a few extra dollars, you can enjoy the full flavor [and color] of your spices.”
“If a cleaning solution is ‘ancient’, it’s best to dispose of properly as the chemicals may no longer work as initially intended,” says Melanie Hartmann, owner of Creo Home Solutions.
Avoid nasty surprises, and read the labels on your cleaning solutions to find out how to properly dispose of them.
“A lot of time is wasted trying to find matching lids, and reheating leftovers in plastic can be unhealthy,” says Hannah Hearin, owner of Home Refreshment Professional Organizing. “I recommend that my clients get rid of the majority of their plastic Tupperware, leaving only the larger ones that aren’t stained, and purchased a set of glass Pyrex instead. Tupperware can typically be recycled, though my clients have also chosen to donate to those who may be in need.”
Donate your higher-quality plastic containers, and recycle single-use takeout containers. Trust us, the time you’ll save on searching for lids will far outweigh the time it takes to clean out this corner of the kitchen.
“Broken or unused appliances, like the fondue pot that was a pain to clean, are taking up valuable space under your cabinets,” says Hearin. “If these are in good working condition, you can donate them. If they’re broken, recycle.”
This also goes for the dehydrator and fancy (but overly complicated) coffee machine gathering dust under your sink. If you’re not using them or they don’t work, it’s time to reclaim that space.
“Our kids love freezer clean-out day because it means they get to indulge in copious amounts of frozen desserts,” Wenzke says. “Take out your frozen meat, and plan meals with them this week. If the food doesn’t look tempting to you this week, it won’t seem any more appealing to you next week or next month. If that’s the case, it’s time to toss that old frozen food.”
“Many of my clients find canned foods that are older than their children in elementary school,” Hearin says. “Keep your pantry stocked with only fresh products that are within their consumable date, and you’ll save time by being able to take inventory before hitting the grocery store.”
“Use the clothing rule: If you haven’t used it in a year, it should go,” says Julie Brooks, owner of Peaceful Place Organizers. “Be realistic: Are you ever going to have a ‘Downtown Abbey’ – style formal dinner party that would necessitate three sizes of wine glasses for 16 people?”
Keep the kitchen a clean workspace, storing items that are less frequently used elsewhere.
“I recommend setting up overflow kitchen storage, say, at the bottom of the basement stairs, for items which are only used quarterly or annually,” Brooks says. “Only things which are used per week or more have earned space on the countertop.”
Instant Pot Potato Soup
(4 Servings)
Prep time
(15 Minutes)
Cook time
(40 Minutes)
Ingredients:
Directions:
ENJOY!!!