One of the spaces with the greatest chaos in the kitchen is usually the one under the sink, and the reasons are logical, since it is a place that barely in sight and in which you usually have at hand everything you need for the daily cleaning of dishes and pots.
But everyone knows the visual need to have well-ordered spaces that do not generate visual noise and are comfortable at home. Therefore, although the closet is absolutely in the aesthetic background, it is more than advisable to keep it tidy.
Another reason why it is advisable to keep this closet in order is the sudden need to evacuate before possible clogs in the laundry room, the most common ones in the home, or water leaks.
Likewise, this piece of furniture is ideal for installing a water filteringwhich needs more space than normal and a clear place so that any water leak can be quickly detected.
Another reason to stop and think about this cabinet is, in the case of families with small children, the danger and toxicity that have the cleaning products arranged in any way without much order, despite the fact that they can put security closures.
Finally, order is equivalent to cleanliness and it goes without saying that an orderly space will allow quick wipes with a cloth to disinfect and remove moisture from this peculiar kitchen cabinet that bears the full weight of its sanitization.
Storage accessories
A first step to rethink this space is to decide what you want to keep inside, and thus avoid it being a catchall of any product, accessory or kitchen bag that gets into its interior.
One of the best options to order this deep closet in a very quick and aesthetic way is to get one or two storage boxes like those of fruit, with beautiful models like those of Tiger, with baskets or storage accessories.
Once located as a base, the products can be arranged in an orderly fashion, with some criteria such as highest to lowestor those that are used to clean surfaces and those that are used to wash the floor.
Another option is to nail, depending on the thickness of the sink doors, some hanging screwsFor example, rags, dusters or any type of accessory that needs or can be stored in suspension.
Cleaning this space is another matter entirely. His moisture buildup It is the main stumbling block to always keep it clean and odor-free, so you have to persist in cleaning it.
The first thing to keep in mind is the need to keep a regular check about possible leaks, since if they occur for a long time without being noticed, it can cause serious problems in the wood of the cabinet.
Frequent cleaning, together with the rest of the kitchen elements, with a damp cloth and a subsequent drying with paper are enough to avoid problems.
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In addition, there are absorbent products, such as gel dehumidifiers, which can be placed in this cabinet to help remove all moisture from the air. Another recommended item is the Bauhaus furniture protector, which allows you to keep the cabinet looking like new.
Photos | Bauhaus and Leroy Merlin.
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