Getting the motivation to bake and cook can be pretty difficult when you’re not happy with the state of your kitchen. Keeping this space nice and clean takes a lot of effort, but the “one in, one out” rule can help you tame the mess.
Applying this decluttering technique will allow you to keep your kitchen tidy on the go, without the need for a big clean-up. The “one in, one out” rule basically suggests you should get rid of an old item every time you buy a new one, and it’s especially useful when it comes to dishes.
We all tend to pile up old pots and pans with the excuse we might need them one day, but chances are that day will never come. If the vessels you’re using are too old and damaged, it’s ok to let them go once you buy new ones you can use in their place.
Like every other decluttering method, the “one in, one out” rule doesn’t always work because everyone has a couple of items with sentimental value. There’s nothing wrong with that, as long as you have enough room for them and they don’t get in the way every time you try to cook a new meal.
