How to Organise Your Kitchen Sink Cupboard

If you had to peek under in the kitchen sink cupboard of all your family and friends, you’d probably see a range of cupboards that are disorganised, with bottles of chemicals shoved into every nook and cranny.

Organising your kitchen cupboards can be a complete nightmare - so much so that many of us don’t even know where to start, so we don’t bother!

However, organising under the kitchen sink is an essential task because it’s important to keep this space clean and sanitary. Many different kinds of products and chemicals are usually kept there, so keeping an organised space is key, plus it look really nice when you can actually see what you have, right?

Check out our tips and tricks on how to properly organize your kitchen sink cupboards. With these helpful tips, you'll be able to declutter and get rid of the mess in no time!

Why You Should Organize Your Kitchen Sink Cupboard

A kitchen sink cupboard is not often thought about as one to keep clean because it’s usually under the sink and out of the way. The reality is though, it should be one of your cleanest and most organised cupboards because it houses your most valuable cleaning essentials.

The main reasons for keeping your kitchen sink cupboard in a top notch state are:

  • To keep your cleaning agents, products and chemicals in an orderly fashion.
  • To prevent spilling and leaking of strong chemicals.
  • Less clutter can make things easier to find.
  • For safety reasons for small children and vulnerable people.

5 Steps to Organizing the Space Under Your Kitchen Sink

Follow these five easy steps for ideas on organising your kitchen cupboard under the sink, and you’ll have a clean, sanitary, organised space in no time at all.

#1 – First, Take Everything Out

Take out every bottle, every cloth, every sponge, everything! Give the entire area a good clean with a multipurpose cleaner or spray.

#2 – Categorise Your Products

Organise your products into categories like cloths, sponges, cleaning products etc. Place all the accessories or products with the same functions together. When it comes to your products, be sure to check the expiry dates on all the products and dispose of any products that have passed their prime. Recycle any packaging that is empty or throw away bottles that are empty and cannot be recycled.

#3 – Protect the Cupboard

Now that you are ready to place everything back in, we recommend laying down a liner to protect the cupboard surface. You can use drawer liners that can be removed, or stick down a permanent liner. If you are trying to save on cash, using old newspaper can also work well as a liner.

#4 – Use Storage Containers and Bins

Invest in a range of storage bins or containers to keep all your accessories and products together. This enables everything to be in once place and not fall all over the place and get messy. If you’re on a budget and would prefer to upcycle containers you already have, you can use old ice cream tubs, glass coffee jars, or other recycled containers that can simply be cleaned and used as storage containers.

#5 – Use All The Space Well

Don’t be afraid to use every possible surface of your cupboard as storage. Cupboard doors can be used for extra hanging storage and spice racks can be inserted in the cupboards as small storage spaces too.

How to Keep Your Kitchen Sink Organised              

Now that you’ve organised your kitchen sink cupboard and it looks amazing, how are you going to keep it that way? The key to keeping your kitchen sink organised – as well as any cupboard in your home for that matter - is regular tidying up. Don’t let your cupboard get back to that cluttered, overcrowded space by giving it a clean out once a month. Follow the five easy steps we’ve outlined above, once a month, and you’ll be able to keep your sink cupboard looking spick and span all year round.

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