Storing Your Small Kitchen Appliances

by Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger

07 Dec 2008 04:25 PM

Is your kitchen easy to use with a lot of counter space? You might be dreaming of a new kitchen but sometimes just removing clutter from the counter and properly storing your kitchen appliances can give you extra counter space and make your kitchen seem new.

Yesterday, I shared the first steps in organizing the kitchen counter. If you took that information to heart, you should be well on your way to removing anything that doesn't belong in your kitchen. Now let's talk about the things that may belong, the appliances. That is right, I said may because chances are that you might have a few appliances that just aren't worth the space that they occupy. Some common appliances that many people have but don't really use include:

• A Wok
• A Breadmaker
• A Fondue Pot
• A Chocolate Fountain Machine
• An Ice Cream Maker
• A Waffle Maker
• A Pasta Maker

Of course this depends entirely on your household. I use my breadmaker and wok on a regular basis, but I seldom use a toaster or a coffee pot. Think back to when you last used an appliance and then make a good decision as to whether or not to keep it.

Once you get your pile down to the things that you do use, separate them further for storage.

The appliances that you use the least should be stored in the most hard to get place, such as the back of the cabinet.

Appliances you use on a weekly basis should be stores in cabinets underneath the work space. There is no need to store electric appliances near the stove. Save that valuable space for cooking supplies. Instead store plug in appliances in a cabinet below a counter space that includes an electric outlet.

Stack appliances when you can, but be sure to take some precautions. For example, place a kitchen towel or rag on top of the non-stick surface of your electric griddle to prevent scratches.

Appliances used on a daily basis can be stored on the counter. Use logic in placement. Place the toaster next to the bread box, The coffee maker next to where the coffee filters are stored, etc.

Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, creating a home in the Home Blog and caring for little ones in the Baby Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.

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