Tips For Getting Rid Of Kitchen Clutter
Below is a checklist of kitchen clutter items to consider getting rid of, plus a round up of Declutter 365 missions and articles to help you accomplish these tasks.
The kitchen is one of the most used rooms in any home, but when it is all cluttered it makes it much harder to actually be used as a functional space.
Not only will you feel better once this space is less junked up, you'll also save yourself time and energy as well.
That's because a clutter free kitchen makes life easier. Easier to cook, to eat and to clean.
There are several challenges within the 52 Week Organized Home Challenge that deal with this room of your house that I encourage you to read:
- Kitchen Counters & Sink Organization Challenge
- Kitchen Cabinet Organization Challenge
- Organize Recipes & Cookbooks Challenge
I've also created quite a few Declutter 365 missions that accompany these challenges, to help you get this area of your home more manageable, which are listed below.
Please note that along with the kitchen items listed below, to at least consider decluttering, there's usually also food stored in your kitchen, in both your pantry or cupboards, and in the refrigerator and freezer. You can find a round up of food storage related decluttering missions here.
Whether you've done these missions when I've scheduled them during the year, or any other time doesn't really matter to me. I just want to celebrate your success, so here's your chance to show off some before and after pictures when you've done one of the missions. If you're ready to share now click here to begin!
Get This Kitchen Decluttering Checklist + 32 Other Decluttering Checklists For Your Home
Right now you're decluttering your kitchen, and there's a lot of stuff to declutter in this space.
I've done the hard work of breaking down these tasks into smaller more manageable steps for you, so you don't get overwhelmed or worry you're forgetting a task, and you can go at the pace you want, whether that's fast or slow.
In addition, you can tackle these decluttering tasks in whatever order you want when you use these checklists!
Decluttering Missions For Your Kitchen
Items you may want to get rid of, or decluttering missions to tackle in this area include:
- Around sink area
- Countertops and/or island
- Table top
- Cabinets and cupboards
- Dishes
- Glasses, cups, and coffee mugs
- Serving dishes
- Pots and pans
- Bakeware
- Small appliances
- Water bottles
- Aluminum foil, kitchen and plastic wrap, food storage bags
- Food storage containers
- Lunch packing supplies
- Plastic grocery bags
- Reusable shopping bags
- Under kitchen sink
- Above cabinets
- Drawers
- Kitchen towels and potholders
- Gadgets, utensils and cooking tools, such as knives
- Silverware
- Junk drawer
- Take out supplies, and plastic cutlery
- Top and front of refrigerator
- Recipes
- Cookbooks
- Tablecloths, napkins and placemats
- China, silver, glassware and crystal
Kitchen Clutter Hall Of Fame
Here's who's in the hall of fame so far. Are you ready to submit your own accomplishments? If so click here to skip down to share it now.
 Declutter Kitchen Sink |
 Sink Organization Ideas |
 Declutter Kitchen Counters |
 Declutter Kitchen Island |
 Dish Soap Apron Or Dress: Cute For Your Sink |
 Clear Table Daily |
 How To Declutter Kitchen Cabinets |
 Organize Cabinets & Drawers |
 Organizing Cabinets & Drawers |
 Drawers & Cabinet Organization |
 Declutter Dishes |
 Declutter Coffee Mugs |
 Declutter Serving Dishes |
 Ideas For Decorating Above Kitchen Cabinets |
 Declutter Pots And Pans |
 Organizing Pots And Pans |
 Declutter Bakeware |
 Bakeware Organizer & Storage Ideas |
 Declutter Kitchen Drawers |
 Declutter Utensils & Gadgets |
 Utensil Storage & Organization Ideas |
 Utensil Crock Ideas |
 Organize Silverware Drawer |
 Essential Kitchen Appliances & Gadgets List |
 Declutter Small Appliances |
 Declutter China & Silver |
 Declutter Junk Drawer |
 Organize Junk Drawer |
 Declutter Kitchen Towels |
 Declutter Potholders & Oven Mitts |
 Declutter Tablecloths, Napkins & Placemats |
 Foil, Baggies & Kitchen Wrap Storage & Organization |
 Declutter Under Kitchen Sink |
 Under Sink Cabinet Organization |
 Declutter & Recycle Plastic Grocery Bags |
 DIY Plastic Bag Holder Ideas |
 Declutter Reusable Shopping Bags |
 Declutter Plastic Cutlery & Take Out Supplies |
 Declutter Food Storage Containers |
 Declutter Water Bottles & Travel Mugs |
 Water Bottle Storage Ideas |
 Create A Lunch Packing Station |
 Declutter Front & Top Of Refrigerator |
 Declutter Recipes |
 How To Organize Recipes |
 Organizing Recipes Digitally |
 Organizing Recipes Using Pinterest |
 Declutter Cookbooks |
 Organizing Cookbooks |
 Menu Board Ideas |
 Organize Counters |
 Organizing Counters |
 Organizing Your Counters |
 Organizing Counters |
 Organizing The Counters |
 Counter Organization |
 Organizing Counters |
More Resources To Declutter Your Entire Home
Clutter rarely just accumulates in one area of your home, but instead with time can overfill your entire home.
Follow the Declutter 365 plan to get your whole house decluttered, one small step at a time, over the course of the year, and see fantastic results that you can maintain year after year!
Start with my free gift to you, a 12 month declutter calendar (a $20 value), which lists 365 different decluttering missions that will transform your whole house.
The step by step plan laid out in the calendar will guide you through the process of removing physical clutter, digital clutter and even set up foundational routines and habits for your home, to make it clutter free and organized from now on.
You can also get additional services to help you succeed with the Declutter 365 plan, including receiving daily text messages about each day's mission, planner stickers, and joining a private and exclusive Facebook group devoted to helping encourage and motivate you as you work through the daily and weekly tasks.
You can learn more about Declutter 365 products here.
Have You Gotten Rid Of Clutter In Your Kitchen?
Have you participated in one of the Declutter Your Home In 15 Minutes A Day Missions, either while it was running for the day or when it was convenient for you?
Are you proud of your accomplishments and want to show the world what you decluttered today, and are getting out of your home?
Here's your chance to tell me about it. Pictures are highly encouraged, but you can also just write a description of what you decluttered too (note you've got to at least explain what we're seeing in the picture you upload).
You can send up to four pictures in each submission.
Get Rid Of Kitchen Clutter Hall Of Fame
Here are the Hall of Fame submissions that have already been submitted.
Check these out to get inspired about what others have accomplished with the power of 15 minutes a day.
How To Declutter Utensils, Knives & Kitchen Gadgets
Today's mission is to declutter utensils, knives, measuring spoons, cup, and gadgets from your kitchen.
This mission is designed to be done …
How To Declutter Your Kitchen Sink Area
Today's mission is to declutter your kitchen sink area, such as around the counter surrounding the sink and in the sink itself.
This decluttering …
How To Declutter Your Kitchen Island {And Keep It That Way}
Today's mission is to declutter your kitchen island, and/or to again revisit your kitchen countertops to make sure they are staying clutter free. …
How To Declutter Dishes
Today's mission is to declutter dishes. We'll focus during this task on everyday items, like plates, bowls, and saucers.
This task is designed …
How To Declutter Kitchen Drawers
Today's mission is to declutter kitchen drawers, or specifically any drawer we haven't already dealt with as part of the Declutter 365 missions. …
How To Declutter Small Appliances
Today's mission is to declutter small appliances that you use in the kitchen.
This mission is designed to be done in conjunction with either the …
How To Declutter Cookbooks
Today's mission is to declutter cookbooks and cooking magazines.
It corresponds with a similar mission we did just a few days ago, which …
How To Declutter Recipes
Today's mission is to declutter recipes, starting with loose recipes and cards, and those in recipe binders, and eventually expanding into decluttering …
How To Declutter Water Bottles, Travel Mugs & Plastic Cups
Today's mission is to declutter water bottles, travel mugs and plastic cups.
This mission is designed to be done while working on the Kitchen …
Bakeware Organizer & Storage Ideas
Below I've collected quite a few bakeware organizer and storage ideas, using pictures from real life homes, to help you figure out exactly how you …
How To Declutter Kitchen Cabinets
Today's mission is to declutter kitchen cabinets, but really that is a mission that we've been working on for quite a few days.
It is also not …
How To Declutter Pots And Pans & Other Cookware
Today's mission is to declutter your pots and pans, and other cookware to keep only the best, and to ditch the rest. (We'll declutter bakeware …
How To Declutter Under Your Kitchen Sink Cabinet
Today's mission is to declutter under your kitchen sink cabinet.
This mission is designed to be done while working on the Kitchen Drawer …
How To Declutter Junk Drawer
Today's mission is to declutter your junk drawer. Many people have this drawer in their kitchen, but tackle yours wherever it may be in your home. …
How To Declutter Kitchen Towels & Dish Cloths
Today's decluttering mission is to declutter your kitchen towels and dish cloths, and also decorative tea towels, and even kitchen rags.
…
How To Declutter Tablecloths, Napkins & Placemats
Today's mission is to declutter tablecloths, napkins and placemats.
This mission is designed to be done during the Organizing Dining Room …
Menu Board Ideas So Your Family Knows What's For Dinner
Do you get asked a lot by your kids or other family members what's for dinner, or other meals? If so, I would suggest creating a meal board that …
How To Declutter Coffee Mugs
Today's mission is to declutter coffee mugs, and other cups and glasses.
This mission is designed to be done while working on the Kitchen …
How To Declutter Plastic Cutlery & Take Out Supplies
Today's decluttering mission is to declutter plastic and disposable silverware and cutlery as well as other take out supplies.
The sky's the …
6 DIY Plastic Bag Holder Ideas Using Upcycled Containers
I've collected 6 different DIY plastic bag holder ideas below, showing how you can contain your plastic shopping bags easily without having to buy …
How To Declutter & Recycle Plastic Grocery Bags
Today's mission is to declutter and recycle plastic grocery bags, as well as winnow it down to a more reasonable amount of paper bags if you have …
Decorating Above Kitchen Cabinets: Ideas & Tips
You may be considering decorating above kitchen cabinets if you don't have cabinets or cupboards that reach to the ceiling in your home.
After …
Water Bottle Storage & Organization Ideas
Below I've gathered several water bottle storage and organization ideas provided by readers, showing practical real world ways they keep these bottles …
How To Declutter Bakeware
Today's decluttering mission is to declutter bakeware, including baking dishes and sheets.
I don't actually suggest you stack your bakeware. …
How To Declutter Kitchen Counters & Make It A Habit
Today's decluttering mission is simple, declutter your kitchen counters.
Now, I know this is called a 15 minute mission, and when you read …
Dish Soap Apron Or Dress: Cute Way To Brighten Up Your Sink Area
Do you want a cute way to brighten up your sink area, and make yourself smile as you do dishes? Of course you do. ;)
A while back these little …
How To Declutter Food Storage Containers
Today's decluttering mission is to declutter excess food storage containers.
Obviously, don't get rid of them all, you need to be able to save …
How To Declutter Potholders & Oven Mitts
Today your decluttering mission is to declutter potholders and oven mitts.
Only keep a reasonable amount of them. I mean, really, practically …
Utensil Crock Ideas: For Convenience & Saving Drawer Space
Many people use a kitchen utensil crock or holder to store and organize their cooking utensils directly on their kitchen counters, instead of holding …
Ideas For Displaying & Organizing Cookbooks
Lots of readers have been busy organizing cookbooks in their home this week as part of the 52 Week Organized Home Challenge.
They did this …
Organizing Pots And Pans Ideas & Solutions
Organizing your pots and pans can be a daunting task to tackle in your kitchen, because they are all so big and unwieldy. That, and there are lots …
Aluminum Foil, Plastic Bags & Kitchen Wrap Storage & Organization Ideas
If you do any cooking at all you've got aluminum foil, plastic bags, and kitchen wrap. A common question I've been asked is how to store and organize …
How To Declutter Refrigerator Front & Top
Today's fifteen minute decluttering missions is to declutter your refrigerator on the outside, on both the front and top of this appliance.
…
Kitchen Sink Organization Ideas & Storage Solutions
One part of the first week of the kitchen organization challenge is all about sink organization.
Now, at first, you may wonder what I mean by …
How To Declutter Kitchen Table Daily & Make It A Habit
One of the early decluttering missions of each year is to declutter your kitchen table, and then get in the habit of keeping it that way.
…
How To Declutter & Organize Silverware Drawer
You most likely open and close your silverware drawer at least a couple times a day, and in most homes it is one of the most used storage areas in …
Kitchen Utensil Storage & Organization Ideas
I've gathered together quite a few kitchen utensil storage and organization ideas below that you might want to use in your home. Many of us start out …
How To Organize Junk Drawer: Ideas & Solutions
Below I've gathered lots of ideas for how to organize your junk drawer, whether it be in your kitchen (one of the most common locations) or elsewhere …
Top image courtesy of a Declutter 365 participant, Sarah
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