After a few months of moving into your new rental property, you might find your kitchen cannot stay organized. It can be a common challenge to maintain once-tidy cabinets and counters in an apartment-sized kitchen, but fear not; it is possible to maximize your space to keep your kitchen clean and organized. These tips can guide you toward a clutter-free kitchen space throughout the rest of your lease!
The first step to setting up an organized kitchen is to clean out your cupboards and cabinets. Lay out all your food, utensils, appliances, etc., to note what you have. This is a great time to realize if you have too much of one item, expired food, or missing lids to Tupperware containers.
Once your cupboards and cabinets are empty, it's the perfect time to clean your storage areas and refrigerator. Wipe down any spills or messy areas to create a clean space for putting away items and to enhance visibility for organizing your food and other kitchen items effectively.
After your kitchen is clean and you have identified the items you have and want to keep, it’s time to create a plan. Answer these common kitchen organization questions to help decide where you want your items to be.
After answering the questions, you should have a better understanding of where certain items belong in your kitchen based on their frequency of use. For example, did you figure out if you prefer your kitchen silverware to be stored next to a dining area instead of next to the dishwasher?
Now you may have a general idea of where you want to store your items, but there’s still room for optimizing your kitchen storage. Consider the following kitchen storage ideas to maximize your kitchen space!
Remember to prioritize and store the items you use most often in the easy-to-reach areas for an efficient cooking and
cleaning experience.
Hunziker Property Management hopes this kitchen organization advice will help you optimize your space. With over 20 years of experience managing apartments in the Ames and Ankeny area, Hunziker Property Management recognizes the importance of maintaining a clean and stress-free kitchen. Count on Hunziker to find the best-fit apartment, condo, or duplex to rent!
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