Episode 668: Let’s Get Under the Sink

In this episode of the Clutter Free Academy Podcast, host Kathi Lipp, joined by Tonya Kubo, demystifies one of the most daunting household areas: under the kitchen sink. The duo shares practical tips on decluttering, cleaning, and organizing this often-neglected space. Listeners will learn how to inspect for leaks, utilize vertical storage, and develop a system to avoid overstocking on cleaning products. With Kathi’s relatable anecdotes and step-by-step guidance, tackle your under-the-sink chaos and reclaim a clutter-free life. Tune in for humor, insightful advice, and strategies for enjoying your home anew.

The conversation tackles the psychological resistance to cleaning beneath the sink, with practical steps for decluttering, cleaning, and organizing. Tips include pulling everything out, sorting and safely combining like products, properly disposing of expired items, and limiting back-up products to reasonable numbers. Moisture, mold, and mildew control are emphasized, along with safety checks for leaks and cleaning with disinfecting sprays.

The hosts discuss key storage and organization strategies, such as using two-tier sliding drawers or caddies to maximize vertical space, employing stackable or moisture-proof bins, and choosing door-mounted racks, hooks, or tension rods for spray bottles. They highlight the importance of labeling and limiting to prevent clutter from returning. The episode closes with encouragement to use cost-effective tools for organization, measure spaces before buying, and to sit with discomfort to find root causes of clutter before investing in solutions—reminding listeners that most under-the-sink decluttering and organization can be accomplished in under an hour.