[Day 5] Under the Sink: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out

It’s Day 5, what’s lurking under your sink?   This area can be a very dirty and sometimes smelly place.   It can also be an awkward spot if you have a garbage disposal in addition to all the curvy, large plumbing pipes.

Here are some tips to help you clear out clutter from under your sink.

• Fill the sink with warm, soapy water.
• Grab a couple of rags
• Pull out every item from the space.
• Wipe down the surface as well as the doors.
• Consider containing your cleaning products in a dishpan or other container.
• Group similar items together.  I put all of my rags in an empty ice cream pail.
• Ask yourself if you really need all the cleaning products under there or could you simplify and use fewer products?  Dispose of them safely.

My sister has a tiny and I mean TINY kitchen.  She maximized her storage by using the cabinet door, added an extra shelf, and contained her cleaning products in a tub.  I think she did a fine job!

Did you find anything interesting under your kitchen sink?  I’d love to hear about your organizing adventures in the comments below.