As we age, many seniors look to get rid of stuff as they downsize their living space. The problem is, it’s very easy to accumulate just about everything over the years. And that issue occurring in the kitchen is no exception.
That’s why Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is here to help. We have four ways to cut down on the clutter in your kitchen, which is proven to cut down on stress!
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Utensils
Go through your drawers. Chances are you have at least double the amount of cooking utensils that you need. Experts say the first thing you should do is throw away any that are chipped, warmed, or otherwise damaged. Then put the rest into a box on your counter and take them out as you use them. After a week, any that are still left in the box are prime candidates for the junk pile. Also take this time to go through plastic utensil packets from take-out orders, straws, and condiment packets.
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Food Storage Containers
This is another item that’s likely hogging up way too much space in your kitchen or pantry. Go through your reusable food storage containers, keep the ones you use (you know that you reach for the same ones over and over again), and chuck the rest.
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Travel Mugs and Water Bottles
To-go containers for your coffee and water also tend to pile up and waste valuable space. Identify a few that you like to use, wash and re-use them more frequently, and let go of the rest.
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Plastic and Reusable Shopping Bags
If a trip to the grocery store nets eight to 10 plastic bags, you probably don’t need to keep all of them. Yes, there are great uses for these bags, but it’s easy to stockpile 50 or 100 of them before you even notice. If you have reusable bags to use in place of plastic, that’s great! But these bags can also pile up and cause a storage problem. Don’t be afraid to get rid of ones you don’t like, are too big, too small, etc.
To learn more about Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit https://centershealthcare.com/fulton_center/.
