Decluttering Tips: Mastering Clutter in the Kitchen

Decluttering Tips: Master Clutter in the Kitchen

Clutter sucks. (Can I say that?) It overwhelms us, steals our joy; it creates irritability; it stresses us; it clutters our thoughts; it causes more clutter and so much more. But why do we do it? Without creating a 229 page dissertation of the psychological profile of a clutterer (that you won’t read anyway ), my theory is simple: it’s easier. But deep down in us we don’t want to do it or be that way. I’ve learned that (at least for me) it’s an ongoing process that I have to work on daily. Hi, my name is Kelly, and I create clutter. Did you have the urge to say, “Hi, Kelly?”

Okay moving on… :0). I know if I set mini goals for small cleaning projects I will get things done. Try these ideas:

Decluttering Tips for the Kitchen:

  1. Create a Master Kitchen List

   a. List each drawer, cabinet, shelf, counter, microwave, refrigerator, freezer and so forth.    i.Eg: 1st cabinet above stove, 2nd cabinet above stove, silverware drawer, etc.

  2. Plan to invest just 7 minutes each day cleaning/organizing just one drawer or cabinet. (it’s a great psychological trick I do with myself – because I know I can squeeze 7 minutes in any part of my day).

In just one month you will have an organized kitchen!

You can do this with any room too. Just create a Master List for whatever room you want to declutter and in no time you will have a clean and organized home.

Happy Organizing!

Kelly

P.S. Don’t forget to let me know how you did. And if you have any fun organizing tips tell us about it! I love, love, love reader comments.