Your kitchen countertop is probably one of the most used (and sometimes abused) parts of your home especially if you love to cook. However, it can also end up with a lot of clutter and mess. Find out how you can keep your kitchen counter clutter-free at all times.
Your clutter speaks a lot about your personality. While all of us have some form of clutter at home, wouldn't you love to see your kitchen at its tip-top shape with enough space to work in?
According to Apartment Therapy, it is important to make cleaning a part of your routine while cooking. While some people may leave it until after dinner to clear their countertops, the outlet suggested on doing this while cooking; this way, you will have more space to prepare your meals and do whatever you need to do.
Your countertop can also sometimes be flooded with unnecessary items, or things that should not exactly be in your kitchen. Because of the advent of open floor designs, some people immediately head over to their kitchen the moment they step into their homes.
Given this fact, some people can leave their keys, phones, wallets and other items on the countertops, adding to the unnecessary clutter. This may be a sign for you to add an organizer at the foyer or just right before the kitchen.
Huffington Post also advised to keep those appliances that are rarely used. While appliances like the mixer, blender or a deep fryer can certainly add to the appeal and look of your kitchen, if you're not using them as often, then they're also adding clutter and taking up space.
If you have not used a certain appliance or tool for at least four months, then it may be time for you to toss them out. The publication recommended on the use of multi-functional appliances and tools instead such as a food processor, which does not solely functions as a chopper and mixer, but it can also function as a blender.
