We spend a lot of time in the kitchen not only for meal preparation, but also potentially for eating, family meetings and more. It, along with the living room, is the major hub of the house. It’s easy to let the room get disorganized. We’re constantly taking things in and out of drawers and cupboards and they don’t always make it back to the proper place. Here are some ways to keep the kitchen tidy.
The silverware caddy
Silverware is so easy to misplace. How many times have you gone to grab a spoon or a fork and found them all in the sink or disappeared into the black hole along with socks from the dryer. We’re getting up over and over again during dinner because someone drops their fork or you need a big spoon for the green beans, etc. What you need is a silverware caddy.
The caddy itself can be wooden or metal and they can be found at most craft stores. The design is up to you, but it needs a handle, cubbies for the forks and is tall enough that the silverware stays in it. The most common configuration is one side is a single long area and the other is split into three. The long section is perfect for napkins. For the cubbies, you’ll need glass jars small enough to fit in the holes. If you want to keep the knives away from sticky little hands, use two of the holes for spoons and forks and the other for something like straws. Place it on the kitchen table and the silverware is at your fingertips. The handle lets you easily take it outside for picnics, barbecues and more.
Get rid of those paper towels
Paper Towels are pretty standard. The downside is they don’t look great. They’re basically military grade toilet paper. While they clean up spills, they’re also wasteful. We’re throwing away a ton of paper towels every day. Instead, think about using bar mop clothes. They’re thin, attractive and sturdy. Buy a few dozen and place them inside a container such as a mason jar. When you need to clean spills, then take one out. Toss them on a rack to dry and then put them in the laundry. They can last hundreds of washings.
You’re not only helping the environment, but also brightening up your kitchen. They don’t streak and clean better than paper towels.
