HOW TO ORGANIZE

KITCHEN CABINETS
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• 1. CLEAN THEM
OUT

Have a fresh start

by cleaning your
kitchen cabinets.
Remove all the
items from your
cabinets and
drawers and
arrange them on
your kitchen
counter.
 2. PROTECT WITH LINING
• Before returning
your kitchen
supplies to their
proper place, line
the bottom of your
drawers and
cabinets with
gripped shelf liner.
Liners provide
stability to the
base of the cabinet
or drawer, keeping
the items from
slipping and falling.
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3. HEAVY ITEMS ON BOTTOM
SHELF
When organizing your
dishes in your
cabinets, group the
larger, heavier
items on the
bottom. By
positioning the big
plates and bowls on
the bottom shelf,
you’ll have an easier
time taking them in
and out of your
cabinet.
• Tip: Since glasses are lighter,
they can be stored on a higher
shelf that’s still within reach. If
you have glasses for special
occasions such as wine glasses
or champagne flutes, place them
on a less frequented shelf since
you don’t need to access them as
often.
4.CONSIDER PROXIMITY
No one likes unloading the
dishwasher, so make the process
easier for yourself. Store dishes that
you use often such as plates and
bowls in a cabinet close to the
dishwasher. This will make them
easier to return to their place when
clean.
• Tip: Store
common items
such as plates,
bowls and cups in
the same
cupboard so they
can all be
unloaded to one
spot.
5. STACK POTS AND PANS
• Keep the large, uniquely
shaped pots and pans out of
the way by storing them in a
bottom cabinet. Stack the
pots and pans on one side of
the space and the lids on the
other. This will make them
accessible and easy to find.
• Tip: It’s easy to
accumulate pots
and pans. When
you clean out this
cabinet, make
sure you only
keep the ones
that you use. If
you have
multiples of the
same size,
consider donating
them to a local
shelter.
6. GROUP SIMILAR
INGREDIENTS
• To save time, group ingredients
that are commonly used together in
the same cabinet. This way when
you are baking a recipe, you don’t
have to open every cabinet
searching for similar ingredients
such as flour, sugar and salt. This
will make the clean up process
easier as well.
Tip:
Try using baskets
or bins to store
these items. When
the ingredients
are needed,
simply pull out
one basket and
place it on the
counter so
everything is at
eye level.
7. LABEL EVERYTHING
• No one wants to start their day by
accidentally pouring salt in their
coffee. Prevent any potential mix
up by labeling everything. To add
a design element to your
cupboard, use chalkboard
stickers to label all of your
containers.
• Tip: Label
your
containers
with
expiration
dates so you
know when
the item will
go bad.
8. UTILIZE A SPICE RACK
• Are you tired of sorting
through your spices and
knocking over bottles to try to
locate the right one for your
recipe? Place each container
on a rack in your cabinet. This
way you can find the correct
spice by pulling them all out
at once, then neatly returning
the ones you don’t need.
Tip: The labels on bottles
often fade. Create new
labels for the bottles to
help you find the right
spice.
9. ORGANIZE UTENSILS IN
DRAWERS

• Do your drawers get stuck shut

from a whisk or ladle being
wedged in too tightly? Avoid
getting frustrated by keeping
your drawers organized. The
key is to use dividers. Section
off the drawer so each utensil
has it’s designated spot.
• Tip: Don’t
overpack the
drawers. Get rid
of anything you
aren’t using.
Unless you’re a
professional chef,
you likely don’t
need five
identical
spatulas.
10. KEEP CLEANING SUPPLIES
CLOSE

The kitchen becomes a messy

place, no matter how careful you
are. Store your cleaning supplies
under the sink so they are out of
the way yet easily accessible.
When cleaning out this area, make
sure to throw away any empty or
expired bottle of cleaning
solution.
• Tip: Keep any
extra rags or
towels under
the sink so you
can wipe up a
spill at
moments
notice.