We all know how easy it is for the kitchen to become messy, with bits and bobs ending up in random drawers and the pantry resembling a war zone with so many different cans, jars and packets of goods inside you don’t know how to find what you’re after.
This no doubt causes much frustration when you are forced to spend hours digging around for that one spice you need to complete your dinner dish, or the cling wrap to keep your food fresh for the next day. Even if you do a big tidy up, it doesn’t take long for the clutter to return.
There are however, some simple items out there that can help to keep things in order, from over-cabinet storage to special drying racks and a sink organiser to store your sponges and detergent. You can find plenty of these handy items on Amazon Australia, but to start you off we’ve found five things we believe could make a big difference in your kitchen.
There’s nothing worse than going into the kitchen to cook dinner, only to find that the dishwashing brush has been left sitting on the bench and there’s water dripping over the counter, or that the sponges are all soggy from sitting in dirty water. But, with a sink organiser, these problems could be solved.
Instead of all your dishwashing items lying around, you can place them in a neat and tidy organiser behind the tap, ready to be used. On Amazon Australia you’ll find the Joseph Joseph sink organiser, complete with compartments for your washing-up brush, detergent bottle and sponges. It also contains a draining spout so the water won’t get logged at the bottom and can go straight into the sink, as well as non-slip feet so it stays firmly in place.
But, if that hasn’t convinced you then perhaps the customer reviews will. The sink organiser has received a heap of great feedback from happy customers who now have a nice and clean space in their kitchen to wash their dishes.
“Great product for keeping the kitchen tidy! Can take it apart to clean it easier and it’s got plenty of space to store the sponges and liquid. It fits great against the wall and the drainer works perfectly,” one person said. While another added: “It makes my sink area look so tidy. I am very happy with how my kitchen is looking so much neater after discovering Joseph Joseph.”
If you’re sick of stuffing everything into your kitchen cupboards, then perhaps it’s time to consider using your wall space instead. On Amazon Australia you can find a Leifheit brand roll holder where you can store everything from your paper towel and cling wrap to your aluminium foil.
There’s spots for your cling wrap and aluminium foil, with razor sharp blades to tear off neat and precise pieces, and lastly a spot for your paper towel. But don’t just take our word for it. The handy device has received a 4-star rating, and customers are very happy with their purchase.
“I liked the simplicity of it and [it] looks good on the wall, nice and compact,” one person wrote online. “It all works perfectly fine and I’m very happy with it.”
Gone are the days of having all your kids living at home and massive meals to prepare for a big family. Instead you probably find yourself whipping up your meals by using just a few dishes. So, it may seem pointless to have a big and bulky drying rack on your bench.
You could instead switch to an over sink version. They take up far less room and some even roll up so you can store them in the cupboard when not in use. Better yet, the Kraus multipurpose dish drying rack can be used for more than just for your clean plates and bowls. The rack also serves as the perfect trivet for hot pans and baking dishes straight out of the oven, so you won’t destroy your nice benches.
“[A] Handy item to use in [the] kitchen over [the] sink either to dry dishes or to drain washed vegetables. Versatile: can roll up and store away if I wish, although most of the time this item remains unrolled and placed across one of the kitchen sinks. Innovative and useful,” one happy customer said.
The kitchen pantry can end up looking like a war zone with cans, jars, bottles and bags of food cramped onto the shelves. Although this mess is out of prying eyes it makes it a lot easier for you if things are organised and easy to find. One way to clean up the disorder is by using a lazy susan. The item is particularly helpful for your spices and smaller condiments, so you can spin it around and find what you’re after to whip up a delicious dish.
Better yet, there’s no need to go hunting around the shops to find one, because Amazon Australia has the perfect choice. You can place plenty of items on there and it will solve the problem of having to rummage around for things at the back of the pantry. Plus, if you’re treating yourself to some cheese and biscuits, you can remove it from the pantry and use as a plate as well!
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