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How to keep the kitchen clean and tidy — try these 5 easy organisational hacks to transform your kitchen

With a tidy kitchen, you'll find joy in every slice, stir, and sizzle.

How to keep the kitchen clean and tidy — try these 5 easy organisational hacks to transform your kitchen
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In the heart of every home, the kitchen stands as a bustling hub of activity, creativity, and of course, nourishment. Keeping this essential space organised can create a space that not only looks good but also makes your culinary adventures more enjoyable. Discover practical and stylish kitchen organisational ideas to maintain a clean, tidy, and efficient culinary workspace.

Label everything

Bring order to your pantry and kitchen cabinets with labels. Clearly marked containers for grains, spices, and baking essentials eliminate guesswork and contribute to an effortlessly organised space.

36-piece Blackboard Label Stickers

It has an erasable surface so you can edit it anytime for different ingredients. 

Label Stickers, $3.25, Buy it from Amazon

Dymo Organizer Xpress Pro Label Maker

Print your own labels with an old-school label maker and just stick ‘em on any surface. 

Pro Label Maker, $39.99, Buy it from Amazon

Name Label Stickers White Blank Rectangle

Keep it simple with this pack of white labels. 

Label Stickers, $9.25, Buy it from Amazon

132-Piece Waterproof Food Label

Lazy to label stuff yourself? This pack has the names printed on it already. With 132 pieces, we think it includes pretty much every herb and spice out there. Have a bilingual household? There are labels in Malay and Mandarin as well. 

Food Labels, $2.37, Buy it from Shopee

Organise the fridge with clear containers

Keep your refrigerator orderly by grouping similar items together. Use clear bins and containers for fruits, vegetables, and condiments. Regularly check for expired items to maintain a fresh and clean fridge.

Kizyo Fridge Organiser Boxes

With prices starting from $6, you can customise how you want to organise your fridge. Choose from sealed lids or just regular covers.  

Organiser Boxes, From $6.68, Buy it from Shopee

10-Piece Refrigerator Organiser Bins

These practical storage boxes come with a lid and a variety of sizes so you can keep things contained and fresh. 

Organiser Bins, $41.39, Buy it from Amazon

Fridge Bottle Organiser Rack

If you regularly stock up on bottled drinks, this rack would help in keeping things neat and tidy – and also pleasing to the eye when we open the fridge. 

Bottle Organiser, From $7.99, Buy it from Amazon

Use drawer dividers and inserts for cutlery and utensils

Tame unruly utensils and cutlery with drawer dividers and inserts. These handy tools keep everything in its place, preventing clutter and making it easy to find what you need.

Mesh Cutlery Tray

Sort out the mess in the utensil drawer with this simple and sleek drawer tray. 

Organiser Tray, $26, Buy it from Amazon

Utopia Kitchen Expandable Bamboo Drawer Organiser

If aesthetics is an important part of your kitchen style, this bamboo tray is a pretty way to organise the utensils in the drawer.

Bamboo Drawer Organiser, $34.36, Buy it from Amazon

Maximise space with clever storage solutions

Make full use of cabinet space with stackable containers, pull-out shelves, and adjustable organisers. Utilise vertical space with hooks and magnetic strips for knives and utensils. Invest in transparent storage to easily spot ingredients.

Gourmetop Magnetic Knife Holder for Wall

Save the drawer space and hang your favourite knives on this cool strip you can attach on the side of fridges or on tiles and glossy surfaces. No drilling needed!

Magnetic Knife Holder, $33.27, Buy it from Amazon

Rotating Spinning Organiser

Keep your favourite spices, condiments and sauces together on the countertop – especially the ones you regularly use.

Spinning Organiser, $11.60, Buy it from Lazada

Kitchen Pull Out Shelves

Utilise space in the cupboards with these pull-out shelves that keep things organised so you can find stuff easily. The shelves come in different sizes depending on how you want to arrange your space. 

Pull Out Shelves, From $7.41, Buy it from Shopee

Need some extra storage?

Homes in Singapore are small – the kitchens even smaller. With so little space, we could do with some nifty wheel trolleys that are movable and slim enough to place somewhere in the kitchen for everyday essentials and items you use daily.

Toolf 4-Tier Rolling Cart

Sturdy and cute, this metal four-tier cart is compact enough to fit in your kitchen. 

Rolling Cart, $27.99, Buy it from Amazon

Plastic Trolley Cart

For something more lightweight, this plastic trolley comes in a couple of bright colours and you can choose from a three or four-tier option.

Trolley Cart, From $15.10, Buy it from Shopee

Rustic Kitchen Cart with Wheels

If you prefer something more rustic or neutral, this mesh trolley comes with a flat top – for more storage space. 

Kitchen Cart, $89.08, Buy it from Amazon

Have a daily maintenance routine

Incorporate a quick daily maintenance routine into your kitchen habits. Spend a few minutes each day wiping down surfaces, emptying the dishwasher, and putting items back in their designated spots.

Swedish Dish Cloths - Six Pack

These may not look like much but these dish cloths made from a blend of cotton and wood pulp are super durable and absorbent – and are excellent for cleaning up mess or wiping down wet countertops. 

Swedish Dish Cloth, $22.65, Buy it from Amazon

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