“Are These 15 Kitchen Items Secretly Sabotaging Your Space? Discover What to Ditch!”
If decluttering is on your list of self-improvement goals this year, here are 15 things you should consider taking out of your kitchen today.
1. Expired Spices and Herbs
If you were to peek into several pantries at this moment, you’d probably find numerous spice bottles that were supposed to be used last during the pandemic era.
Spices lose their flavor (and nutritional potency) over time, so if they’re past their expiration date, they won’t enhance your dishes anymore—it’s time to toss them.
2. Chipped Utensils
Chipped or cracked plates, cups, and bowls not only detract from the aesthetics of your tableware but also present a hygiene concern. Cleaning in the cracks is difficult, and they hide grime, making them a perfect hiding spot for bacteria and mold.
Check for any damaged dishware and remove it in order to keep your kitchen hygienic and clean.
3. Rusty or Damaged Kitchen Knives
Knives are an essential part of your kitchen, but if they’re rusty or broken, they can be dangerous to use. Damaged knives also don’t provide clean cuts.
Sort out your knife collection and remove any with broken handles or blades or those showing signs of rusting.
4. Scratched Non-stick Pans
Nonstick pans are gorgeous when new but an eyesore when the coating comes off. Scratches, especially if the coating is damaged, can release toxic chemicals into food.
