The Forgotten Section Of Your Kitchen Begging To Be Decluttered

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The kitchen can be one of the busiest places in your home. And it can quickly become one of the most disorganized rooms in your house if you don't have a good organizational system. Think about it: You make all of your meals there, you gather there, you share memories of baking cookies there. And you may be at the point where you need a guide to decluttering your whole kitchen to get things under control. But even though you may have cleaned every nook and cranny of your kitchen, one area may still be a hot mess — the spice cabinet. No worries, there is a way to get this cupboard back into shape and keep it that way with a few simple steps.

Admit it, when it comes time to make a family meal, you're rooting around in your spice cabinet like a raccoon on a night foraging mission. One reason it's difficult to find anything in this space is that spices and herbs come in all different kinds of jars and tins, and taller containers tend to hide the smaller ones. On top of that, you most likely also keep other cooking and baking necessities in this special cupboard — that might include oils, sauces, and salts — which adds more obstacles between you and your smoked paprika. But the worst thing about this cupboard is how deep it usually is, making it akin to an expedition to find the exact spice you're looking for. And because of how frequently this cupboard gets utilized, it becomes an absolute mess really fast, making routine decluttering necessary if you ever hope to spot that jar of curry again in this lifetime.

There are lots of genius ways to store spices without cluttering up your kitchen, and that is the first decision to make when decluttering your spice cabinet. How you choose to organize your spices — whether it be on a rack, in a small bin, or even in a drawer — is totally a matter of what works best for you. One choice that a lot of people make to help keep their spices neat and tidy is putting them all in one consistent type of labeled container, like these Netany Glass Spice Jars With Bamboo Lids. This makes it easier to fit a bunch of jars in one cupboard, drawer, or storage rack without awkward gaps.

Once you've decided how to organize your spices, the first step in decluttering is removing everything from your cabinet. You will then want to go through each container and see what has expired and toss them; or they can be saved and upcycled to craft the best homemade candles. You will then want to transfer your spices to your glass jars (if that is the option you chose). Finally, you should wipe down the inside of your cabinet with your preferred mild cleanser from top to bottom. And lastly, place your organizer or spice jars back into your cabinet. 

A great tip is to make sure you put your most-loved spices front and center for easy access. Pay attention to what you use most and rearrange your spices as needed to perfect your organizational system. You might also put your most-used spices on the most accessible shelf or on your countertop in a special rack or on a lazy susan. This keeps them separate from lesser-used seasonings.