My Kitchen Stays Organized Thanks to This Decluttering Trick (It's So Smart!)

"As one of the most-used spots in your home, the kitchen is prone to getting messy - from the cabinets to the drawers and everything in between. That's why it's so important to regularly tidy and declutter this busy spot to prevent clutter from taking over. And the best way to get your kitchen organized is to declutter one spot at a time. Here's how."

"Day 4: Tackle one spot in the kitchen. Today, we'll declutter one spot in the kitchen - whether that's the cabinets (one or all of them), the drawers, the entire fridge, or a part of the pantry. Pick something that can be done in one session. (Or you can go above and beyond and tackle as many projects as you like.)"

"You'll need a timer and a temporary bin or basket (not your outbox!) to collect things that need to be tossed, recycled, or reexamined (to be donated or relocated) as you go. Set aside 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or an hour - whichever timeframe works best for you. Once the basket is full, you'll sort through it and see if it needs to go in one of your outboxes"

The kitchen accumulates clutter quickly due to frequent use across cabinets, drawers, counters, fridge, and pantry. Declutter one specific spot per session—cabinet, drawer, fridge, pantry, or bar area—to make the task manageable. Use a timer and a temporary bin or basket (not the outbox) to collect items to toss, recycle, or reexamine for donation or relocation. Set aside 15, 30, or 60 minutes depending on available time. Once the bin is full, sort items into outboxes or discard as needed. Use a five-question assessment for uncertain items and set aside sentimental items for later decisions.

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