| | | Yay! We're halfway there! You're creating new and healthy habits with every day you cleanse your home of clutter. How are you feeling? Do you feel a shift?
The past two days have been focused on the kitchen, and we're staying in there today. You'll need some garbage bags and markers. Today we tackle the pantry and fridge. It's a dirty job, but boy are you going to feel good when we finish up here.
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Day Seven Checklist ~ Kitchen (continued)
- Clean any dirty dishes and put them away
- Take everything off countertops and evaluate the use, put back only those items you use all the time, give or throw away what you haven’t used in two years
- Go through cabinets and do the same
- Go through pantry and refrigerator and throw away or give away anything old or unused
- Replace or toss worn out cloths, towels, scrub pads
- Organize trash for recycling, paper, plastic, glass, miscellaneous (this will vary by city practices)
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| | Kitchen ~ The Refrigerator
According to Martha Stewart, the refrigerator is one of the hardest working appliances in your home -- and one that often takes a beating. It's subject to spills, varied odors, overcrowding, and it's the one appliance that never gets a rest. Here are some tips to help you make the most of this valuable workhorse:
- Wipe up spills immediately, before they have a chance to dry. Make sure everything that goes into the fridge is immaculate; wipe off rims of jam jars, salad dressing bottles, and ketchup containers before storing them.
- Check for spoilage and throw out anything past its prime. Place anything likely to leak, such as defrosting meat or cartons of berries, on a rimmed plate.
- Wipe doors, including edges, and top of refrigerator with a cloth dampened with mild dishwashing liquid and water. Pay special attention to the areas around the handles, which can harbor sticky fingerprints. For stainless-steel surfaces, use commercial stainless-steel spray and wipe in the direction of the grain. Clean the door seals, which can collect crumbs, with hot water and mild dishwashing liquid. Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth. Check that seals fit properly to conserve energy.
- Clean shelves and crisper drawers
- Wipe the interior walls with a mix of 2 tablespoons baking soda and 1 quart hot water. Rinse with a damp cloth, then dry with a clean towel. This will clean as well as help to eliminate odors. Do not use soap or detergent, because they can leave behind a scent the food will absorb.
- Storing leftovers in airtight containers are the best ways to prevent odors. Even so, you may still be plagued with smells from time to time. Try spreading a box of baking soda onto a rimmed baking sheet. Leave it inside with the door closed, until the smell goes away.
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| | | Things to consider getting rid of:- any foods that are out of date
- plastic containers that aren't BPA free
- papers you don’t need daily or file them away
- any of those fancy tools or appliance you haven’t used in the last two years
- dishes you don’t use
- glasses and cups that have been sitting forever
- pots and pans you don’t use all the time
- bowls and serving trays you don’t use
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| | Wise Words ...
"Peace begins in the kitchens and pantries, gardens and backyards, where our food is grown and prepared. The energies of nature and the infinite universe are absorbed through the foods we eat and are transmuted into our thoughts and actions.." - Michio Kushi
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