Spring cleaning is synonymous with warm weather, sparkling windows, organization and a fresh start. For those who are short on time (or the desire) for a deep cleaning that takes over an entire day or weekend, we’re happy to announce a new series – 6 Weeks of Spring Cleaning. Each week, professional organizer Amy Langle shares her expertise and advice to get organized and tackle spring cleaning projects around the home.
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Tidy up the Pantry
Step 1
Clear a space close to the pantry to work with. Using the kitchen table, counter or even the floor will make tidying up the pantry a quick and easy task.
Step 2
Have your garbage and recycle bin ready, as well as a box for donation items.
Step 3
As you remove items from your pantry, sort them into groups. Organize your items into categories – canned fruit, pasta sauce, cereals, etc.
Step 4
Rid your pantry of long-expired food. The five cans of green beans you intended to use for Thanksgiving years ago are taking up space!
Step 5
Let go of anything you don’t use on a regular basis and have no plans to use in the near future. For example, the dry bean soup mix you received in a gift basket for Christmas. If making it sounds more tedious than enjoyable, it’s taking up unnecessary space.
Step 6
When returning to the pantry, keep the items in categories. If you are inclined, use a label maker to name each section. This will help you stay organized and save time when making your favorite meals.
Step 7
Pack everything you are not going to keep into a “donate” box. Donate your non-perishable foods to a local food bank or soup kitchen. Just go to foodpantries.org to find one in your area.
Professional organizer and event planner, Amy Langle, was born to organize. From companies looking to streamline to busy moms wanting to simplify, Amy loves helping clients organize their lives. Learn more at amylangle.com.
