AmyBoz
01-09-2005, 09:03 PM
*This is Monday mornings challenge*
Okay, today we are clearing off our countertops! We've already cleared the clutter on the inside of your kitchen, Now lets declutter the areas everyone can see. In fact, I'd bet that in at least one of your homes, some of the stuff you pulled from the cabinets or pantry made their way to your counter. Am I right?
Here's a little article I found at media-wiley.com to get us going!
Decluttering your countertops
First things first: Take a good hard look at your countertops. What’s on them?
Coffeemakers, blenders, food processors, stacks of bills, permission slips,
and grade school art projects? Counter space is the single most overlooked
item in many kitchens. The counter is where you set out and prepare food
(often on a cutting board), stack plates, put kitchen machines, and lose car
keys amid the clutter. A clean, clear counter space can inspire great meals. A
cluttered one is more likely to make you want to pick up the phone and order
a pizza. Try to keep your counters neat and clean. So many kitchen counters
are cluttered with paraphernalia that they become nearly useless.
The most important key for organizing your counter space is to keep it clear
of most stuff. Unless you use an appliance at least several times a week — the
coffee machine, toaster, and blender, for example — put it away. That’s precious
work space you’re filling up with all that stuff! Also remember that a
kitchen counter is not a magazine rack, plant holder, wine bin, or phone book
shelf, so try not to use it for these purposes if you actually want to cook!
In addition to keeping your countertops clutter free, take steps to care for
them. Use cutting boards for cutting and trivets for hot pots and pans, and
wipe up spills quickly to prevent stains. The nicer your counters look, the
more you’ll enjoy being in the kitchen.
Okay, today we are clearing off our countertops! We've already cleared the clutter on the inside of your kitchen, Now lets declutter the areas everyone can see. In fact, I'd bet that in at least one of your homes, some of the stuff you pulled from the cabinets or pantry made their way to your counter. Am I right?
Here's a little article I found at media-wiley.com to get us going!
Decluttering your countertops
First things first: Take a good hard look at your countertops. What’s on them?
Coffeemakers, blenders, food processors, stacks of bills, permission slips,
and grade school art projects? Counter space is the single most overlooked
item in many kitchens. The counter is where you set out and prepare food
(often on a cutting board), stack plates, put kitchen machines, and lose car
keys amid the clutter. A clean, clear counter space can inspire great meals. A
cluttered one is more likely to make you want to pick up the phone and order
a pizza. Try to keep your counters neat and clean. So many kitchen counters
are cluttered with paraphernalia that they become nearly useless.
The most important key for organizing your counter space is to keep it clear
of most stuff. Unless you use an appliance at least several times a week — the
coffee machine, toaster, and blender, for example — put it away. That’s precious
work space you’re filling up with all that stuff! Also remember that a
kitchen counter is not a magazine rack, plant holder, wine bin, or phone book
shelf, so try not to use it for these purposes if you actually want to cook!
In addition to keeping your countertops clutter free, take steps to care for
them. Use cutting boards for cutting and trivets for hot pots and pans, and
wipe up spills quickly to prevent stains. The nicer your counters look, the
more you’ll enjoy being in the kitchen.