{"id":5332,"date":"2024-02-22T10:11:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T16:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=5332"},"modified":"2024-02-22T10:13:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T16:13:19","slug":"junk-drawer-organization-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/junk-drawer-organization-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Organize Your Junk Drawer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reclaim valuable storage space with our four easy steps to cleaning out your junk drawer.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

We all have one in our kitchen. The dreaded junk drawer. The place where mysterious keys, old coupons, and knickknacks go to never be seen again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you don’t know where something goes, it’s easy\u2014just throw it in the junk drawer. When you have guests coming over and you need to quickly clean off your counters, you store everything in the junk drawer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s time to get organized and take back that valuable kitchen space. By following these four simple steps from Blain’s Farm & Fleet, you can turn your junk drawer into a usable space once again.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Empty Your Junk Drawer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Before you even begin organizing, it’s best to empty the entire drawer. Lay all the items out on your counter or table. This way, you can see everything that’s in the drawer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by throwing away garbage, such as expired coupons or grocery receipts. If there is anything old with your credit card number or personal information on it, put those things in a pile to be shredded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While your drawer is empty, give it a good cleaning. We suggest using a paper towel or cloth and all-purpose cleaner<\/a> to disinfect the drawer, and get rid of any dust or crumbs.<\/p>\n\n\n

2. Sort Through Everything<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Once you’ve thrown away any garbage, it’s time to start sorting through what’s left. Put similar items in piles together. Here are some categories you could sort them by, depending on what’s in your junk drawer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n