How having an organised kitchen can save you time
By Kate Kachor|
A clean kitchen is more likely to improve your mood, however, did you know having a clean and organised kitchen can actually save you time??
This is the claim made by two cleaning experts?, Karl Huckerby and Hannah Ginns.
?Huckerby from Spare and Square and Ginns from Dishmatic believe having a kitchen free from clutter could save you a staggering 52.5 hours a month in cleaning.
That equates to just over two days a week in cleaning.
The experts, who were commissioned by British design company Joseph Joseph, also offered a series of useful tips.
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Organising food in your kitchen?
Huckerby advises always using the crisper in your fridge for fresh food storage. ?
"If you choose to store unprepared fruit and vegetables in the fridge, you should always store them in the crisper drawer as it helps prolong their freshness," he said.
As for dry foods, organising your food cupboard is also key.?
He said the ideal position for jars of spices is near your preparation area. This simple act "could save you two minutes per meal". This equates to 36.5 hours a year.
Pots and pan storage in the kitchen
It's not secret that not organising the pots and pan cupboard or drawer can cause frustration.
"We're all guilty of hoping that someone else opens that cupboard before you, so they don't all come falling out on your feet," Ginns said.
Both experts agreed an organised pan space can save around five minutes a day of fussing about in the kitchen. That's about 30.5 hours a year.?
Under-sink cleaning cupboard?
Huckerby also said making sure the cupboard or area under your kitchen sink is organised could save "up to 10 minutes a day".
Decluttering your kitchen, decluttering your mind
Huckerby said organising your kitchen does not start and end with draws and cupboards, decorative areas also come into play.
"One thing a lot of people have in the kitchen is vases and other decorative items so, if you're using nearby space to prepare, cook and serve meals, you're at risk of potential knocks and breaks," he said.
"A good rule to follow when storing things in the kitchen is: If it's not practical for kitchen use, don't keep it in the kitchen."
While it might seem a little daunting, Huckerby also said decluttering and organising your kitchen can ?be a form of self-care.
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Cleaning is good for our mental health, and clutter and mess can lead to negative feelings of depression and anxiety.
"The actual process of decluttering and organising is therapeutic, not only because it's a task that doesn't involve too much thinking, but because you get to enjoy the benefits once you're finished," he said.
"(It) will help make that space more relaxing, which can have a positive impact on your mental health."
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