Cooking in a pristine kitchen can make anyone look like a star on the Food Network, but in reality, this room often turns into one giant junk drawer.
Expired spices, old plastic storage containers and dirty oven mitts are just a few of the things that take up much-needed cabinet and counter space. It's time to clear your kitchen of the below 10 items. Not only will you feel like a huge weight has been lifted after cleaning, but your food might even taste better.
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A Dirty Sponge
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That Moldy Dish Rack
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Your Scratched Nonstick Pots And Pans
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The Silverware That's Literally Bent Out Of Shape
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Any And All Chipped Glassware
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Burned And Dirty Oven Mitts
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Expired Spices And Herbs
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Plastic Containers That Are Either Years Old, Missing Lids Or Stained
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Cutting Boards That Are Clearly Past Their Prime
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Torn Kitchen Runner Rug
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