There’s no purpose in keeping that multi-purpose cleaner you didn’t like.
Its small, tight, and irregularly shaped due to the pipes.
Add agarbage disposalor water filtration system, and fitting everything down there is like piecing together a puzzle.
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However, that doesnt mean this space is impossible to keep tidy.
But before you organize, its best to start by decluttering.
Here are seven things to throw out from under your kitchen sink.
Food
Organizing strategist Brenda Prinzavalli advises relocating any food stored under the kitchen sink.
This can alsoattract verminand bugs, so its best to store food in your refrigerator or pantry.
Under the sink is a dark place where things tend to hide.
I recommend tossing old sponges, cleaning brushes, and rags.
Start fresh and rotate them regularly, says Kris Hargrove, professional organizer and founder of Organized by Kris.
We all make mistakes, but its best to cut your losses and move on.
Let go of anything you dont reach for regularly or that doesnt serve a specific purpose, says Hargrove.
Kitchen towels shouldnt be under the sink unless they are for clean-up purposes only.
Hand and dish towels should be stored in a clean, dry space like a drawer, she says.
Vases can take up quite a bit of room and under the sink tends to be a tight area.
So, find another spot for them.
I suggest picking your favorite two and letting the rest go, says the pro organizer.
