Lurking under the kitchen sink

Jayar

Thanks all, it's good to know that we are not alone
Ironic thing is, I've been bleating to DH recently about the lack of space in the kitchen, despite having 15 cupboards and 8 drawers :eek:
Now I know why, and intend doing one cupboard each day until it's all cleared of junk I will never use.

looby-loo_2

I've never been one for buying loads of cleaning products. Just mainly using washing up liquid, cif and bleach.
When MIL died I was clearing the house and brought back all her potions (correct word;) ) thinking yipee - freebies! Except for the bleach they have stayed in the box in the garage since then, I just don't need them!

lil_me

That's about half of what is under mine, I have a huge double cupboard, but DP has sort of challenged me, knowing I am working on reducing the excess (have a seperate box with what I am keeping using) he says if I get it emptied on one side he'll get me a wishdosher as I called it when I got excited, dishwasher to other people :rotfl: Cloths are in a bag in the cupboard. Also have a rack full of more stuff that should be under sink but doesn't fit!

Worst is bathroom, working on reducing that also, think we're down to 7 showergels each, 6 bottles of conditioner, 4 kids shampoo, well by that you see the way the lists going :rotfl:

I swear I am a reformed shopaholic, it's just taking a while to get through, I haven't bought cleaning products or toiletries since last September or something and still have loads to use up!

This is what I plan on keeping in kitchen cupboard when it's eventually sorted after I get through all these potions.

Stardrops, Soda Crystals, essential oils, washing powder, zoflora, borax, bicarb, washing up liquid, soap nuts, shoe polish, first aid box.

I think that'll do!

Quasar

That's the one place I haven't looked at properly yet. I dread to think what I shall find - bottles and bottles of stuff that may no longer be good and I never used because I had forgotten about it :rolleyes:

rach

lil_me, if thats not an incentive to do a mad lot of cleaning i don't know what is!!! i don;t know if anyone else finds the same but i find cleaning stuff, similar to shower gel etc lasts forever! i reckon i only go through about 2 bottles of s gel a year - only use a bit on one of those net things, OH says i should be extravagant with it but i just can't make myself....

scheming_gypsy

RoCas wrote:

... and how many spiders?

dunno about under the sink but i caught a plum on legs running up my stairs yesterday..

Hardup_Hester

I solved my under sink cupboard problem when i was given 2 of the plastic boxes with handles that are designed for carrying with you as you clean. One is now full of general cleaners & the other is full of shoe polish etc. I used up all the stuff in the cupboards & now I 'try' to just keep the 2 boxes full.
Hester

belfastgirl23

Guilty guilty guilty

Since trying to be a bit more OS it's amazing how much room I've generated in cleaning and toiletry cupboards. It's a good feeling Thanks for the Stardrops recommendation again.

Out of interest, do you guys keep cleaning stuff in the bathroom? I do so that I can clean when the urge takes me but somehow doesn't feel v OS

jennyjelly

Yes, I keep bleach, toilet duck and cheapo bathroom cleaner spray on the floor next to the loo brush in the hope that I will be inspired to clean whenever it's looking a bit dodgy. Doesn't work tho!

mcbiddy

Jayar wrote:

Today I decided to clean out the cupboards under the sink. I'm ashamed to admit I can't remember how long it is since I did it. Anyway, I was shocked to find the following:
3 bottles of spray kitchen cleaner
2 tins of furniture polish
4 tins of air freshener
2 tins of fly spray
2 half used packets of washing soda
5 :eek: tins of WD40 type maintenance spray (DH)
1 tin suede guard
2 half used tubs of Oxy stain removal granules
2 tins of carpet foam
11 samples of washing powder/liquid/fabric conditioner
Half a sachet of mouldy cat food
various part tins of varnish/paint
3 tins of stuff to clean the black bits of the car
umpteen jay cloths, nylon and metal scrubbers
And, that's apart from the few things I have readily to hand for every day use.

Hmmm, don't think we'll be buying anything else for at least a year.
What about you? What do you have hiding away?
Confession is good for the soul.:rotfl:

wow! does your cupboard extend into Narnia? mind, i'm moving out soon and i think i might be in for a shock... oh well!