The kitchen is where I spend the majority of my waking hours at home. There is breakfast to prepare (usually microwaved oatmeal), dinner to cook and of course, dishes to wash. I am not a gourmet cook or really enjoy cooking, but it is important to me that my family have healthy meals, so I try to make dinner with fresh vegetables part of my routine.
I have chosen to focus on three areas in the kitchen that are currently pet peeves of mine.
1. The Fridge
2. Under the sink
3. The counters
The other cabinets and drawers have some room for 5S and de-cluttering, but these areas are my top 3 pain points, mainly because of the frequency of use and visibility.
As I delve into the 5S process for each area, I will share ideas that I have picked up from different sources. The process is about simplifying and reducing waste in a sustainable way. It is up to you to define what is most sustainable for you and your family.
One of the keys of 5S is to have the right tools at the right location. Because the kitchen is so functional, it is an ideal place to setup zones for different functions. I have seen several ideas of using caddies or baskets for certain specific functions.
Examples:
- Near the stove should be your "cooking station" with the oils, spices and implements you use daily.
- Create caddy for cookie baking. It would include cookie cutters, sheets, recipes, etc.
- Tea and/or coffee station/caddy (depending how often you used them).
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