10 kitchen items to throw away

Worn out textiles

Sometimes we underestimate the role of textiles, while it can serve as the face of the kitchen, transforming it or creating a noticeable accent in the interior. Shabby curtains, faded upholstery on chairs, greasy towels and dirty rags create an unpleasant ensemble and spoil the look of even the most beautiful kitchen.

• Curtainsthat have lost their color can only be reanimated with a new coloring using a special dye.
• Chairs can be overtightened, but old towels and rags should be thrown away because they are supposed to keep them clean and not be a breeding ground for germs.

Old cutting boards

A product that has been used in the kitchen for a long time accumulates a lot of pathogenic bacteria. Wooden or bamboo - if the board has darkened, throw it away without mercy: mold has already penetrated deep into the fibers and will enter the food.

Also pay attention to the plastic device: if wooden boards kill many harmful microorganisms, then plastic products, streaked with scratches, become a breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria.

You need to have different boards for different products. It is advisable to keep in the kitchen three boards for meat, bread and vegetables. In this case, with careful treatment after each use, they can be changed once a year. The best materials for making boards are bamboo and oak.

Useless technique

Minimalism is a lifestyle that helps to discard all unnecessary things: first, free up the surrounding space, and then clear your thinking. Sometimes things that do not look like trash, in fact, are such, occupying the usable area of ​​lockers or countertops.

A deep fryer, toaster or juicer that has been in a box for several years and covered with a thick layer of dust has no place in the house. We do not call to carry the devices to the trash heap: for them you need to find new grateful owners by putting the item on Avito or giving it to friends.

Broken dishes

If you are not a supporter of the Japanese art of kintsugi, the essence of which is to restore cracks on plates, highlighting them with gold lacquer, then you should not store worn-out dishes in your favorite kitchen.

A couple of cups, several plates, small chipped saucers take up almost no space individually, but try to put them in one box and you will understand that old dishes are stealing valuable useful space from you. It is impossible to use products with cracks., as dirt accumulates inside that cannot be removed.

Magnets

The two main problems with visible souvenirs are their ability to accumulate dust and create visual noise. But are there really few items in the kitchen that "break" the space? This includes cutlery in holders, and roof rails, and small household appliances. Why add many more small, colorful objects that grab attention?

Perhaps you sincerely love magnets, carefully collect them while traveling, admire them daily like photographs, and show them to guests.In this case, you should choose a more worthy surface for your collection than a banal refrigerator door: for example, a magnetic board in a carved frame.

Old oilcloth

By using an oilcloth tablecloth to protect the countertop from stains, grease and scratches, the owner not only hides the beauty of the table, but also makes the kitchen less attractive. Oilcloth does not fit into any interior style, it quickly deteriorates, fading and curling around the edges.

In some cases, it is she who serves as the main "anchor", turning a thoughtful stylish kitchen into a tasteless one. Alternative - a tablecloth made of waterproof fabric, which decorates the environment and does not cause difficulties in caring for it.

Unnecessary containers

Old plastic containers are unsuitable for long-term use because they tend to turn yellow and wear out. In order not to litter the kitchen and not pollute the environment with plastic, approach the purchase of containers wisely: choose high-quality products, wash them on time, do not heat them in the microwave and buy sets with rectangular walls that are convenient to put into each other.

If the cabinets are occupied by glass jars, and you are not doing the blanks, give them to those who can preserve food for the winter. Leave yourself a couple of containers with a lid for household needs (they can be used instead of containers for transporting meals to work) or making candlesticks to the country.

Packages

To prevent plastic bags from taking over the kitchen, we advise you to control their appearance in the house. Allocate a small box or special container for them, or rather use a cute canvas bag: it doesn't tear, takes up much less space and does not harm the environment.

For practical ideas on how to store packages, see here.

Inconvenient furniture

Often, living conditions are such that the kitchen can act not only as a place for cooking and eating, but also as an office or a recreation area. If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, take care of yourself and make it more comfortable.

We do not urge you to get rid of all the furniture at once and buy a new one: you can move something into a room or sell it at an online flea market. An uncomfortable stool can be made soft by yourself, upholstered with foam rubber and wear-resistant fabric. If there is enough space, you can put a sofa in the kitchen, or vice versa, remove a bulky item and replace it with weightless folding chairs.

Small rubbish

It would seem that the advice is obvious - get rid of the trash and the kitchen will thank you. But the garbage that accumulates imperceptibly is insidious because you get used to it.

All these covers, flyers and magnets, receipts, packages, napkins and boxes settle on all available surfaces and spoil the look of the interior. Having thrown them away, it is worth making it a rule not to accumulate trash and use the shelves and countertops for their intended purpose. It will become much easier to clean the kitchen.

These simple guidelines will help you make your kitchen more comfortable and stylish.