If your kitchen cabinets are in a state of disarray, don’t worry! In this post, we’ll help you organize your kitchen cabinets in just five simple steps!
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a well-organized kitchen. Everything in its place and easy to find when you need it.
But achieving that level of organization can seem like a daunting task, especially if your cabinets are currently crammed full of everything from pots and pans to half-empty notebooks and cooking utensils.
Don’t worry, with a little time and effort, you can get your kitchen cabinets looking neater than ever before.
Why Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets?
If you’re like most people, your kitchen cabinets are probably a cluttered mess. Pots and pans are crammed into one cabinet, while Tupperware is stuffed into another. Spices and dry goods are scattered throughout the cupboards, making it difficult to find what you need when you need it.
However, there are several good reasons to take the time to organize your kitchen cabinets. First of all, it will save you time in the long run. When everything has its own designated place, you won’t have to spend precious minutes searching for the right pot or lid.
Secondly, an organized kitchen will be more efficient and enjoyable to cook in. You’ll be able to find what you need quickly and easily, meaning that meal prep will be a breeze.
Finally, an organized kitchen just looks nicer. Even if your cooking skills are lackluster, a well-organized space will give your kitchen an air of sophistication.
So if you’re looking to save time, money, and your sanity, it’s definitely worth taking some time to organize your kitchen cabinets.
Empty Your Kitchen Cabinet
That’s right, take everything out of your cabinets. This will help to remove any built-up grime or grease.
You won’t be able to efficiently clean and organize your cluttered kitchen cabinets without removing everything first.
This will help you take stock of what you have and purge the items you don’t need.
Wipe and Disinfect Your Cabinets
Wipe down each cabinet and give it a good cleaning. If it’s been a while, put a little elbow grease behind it.
Use a damp cloth and mild dish soap to help remove anything sticky that’s accumulated. Make sure to get all those grains and crumbs, including the little cracks and crevasses.
Check Expiration Dates
Most of us haven’t been diligent about checking expiration dates on items shoved to the back of the cabinet. So, now’s the time to do that and to create a new habit of keeping up with the task.
You may find you’ll free up quite a bit of space tossing out expired spices. Don’t forget to add expired items to your shopping list and plan to keep a space in mind for where they will need to go.
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Toss Out Broken Items
Now is the ideal time to get rid of broken items. Whether they are chipped dishes, broken bottle tops, or cracked storage containers, use this opportunity to start fresh. Plus, you’ll avoid future leaks and spills!
Group Like Items
Life in the kitchen is so much easier when you organize your kitchen cabinets by like items. We like to reserve a cabinet for dishes with a special section for coffee mugs.
We recommend keeping cooking and baking products organized in a cabinet, but separated by designated shelves for easy access.
Think about the flow of your day and where you prefer things while you’re preparing meals, baking, or entertaining. Mapping out your cabinets before replacing your items will help you improve the flow.
We also recommend relocating the items you don’t use very often. Try to reserve the kitchen cabinets for the items you tend to use most, especially if you have a smaller space to work with.
Holiday dishes, gravy boats, and entertaining platters may be better off in a pantry (if you have the extra space), the top, unused cabinet shelf, or on display on top of your cabinets.
Use Organizers and Labels
Organizers are great for keeping spices arranged and easy to see. You can utilize clear containers and labels to keep your cabinets cohesive and clutter free.
Opening a cabinet to a well-organized zone keeps you motivated to stay organized and more productive.
Ready to tackle those cabinets? Follow these helpful steps and you’ll have organized kitchen cabinets in no time!