6 Pantry Items To Toss Now

One area we tend to overlook when we’re in the midst of a cleaning frenzy is the kitchen cabinets. But there are probably a lot of things in your kitchen cupboards or pantry that need to go. 1. Plastic containers: Do an audit of your stash for matching lids to every container and get rid of the extras. Cull warped containers, too, as these won’t seal food properly. 2. Freezer mysteries: You probably had good intentions to use the now-unidentifiable leftovers at the back of your freezer, but if it’s been there for a year it’s time to let go. 3. Spices: Do a sniff test on your dried spices. If there isn’t much of a scent anymore, it no longer merits space in the cabinet. 4. Metal pans and utensils: Anything rusty should go, and any non-stick pans with scratched surfaces should be tossed as well. 5. Mugs, bowls, and cups: Anything you drink from should be free of chips and cracks, which can cut your mouth. And with antique items, you don’t know if the chipped surface is actually lead paint. 6. Takeout paraphernalia: From the drawer stuffed with takeout menus and to-go chopsticks to that container packed with ancient ketchup and soy sauce packets, chances are you can get rid of it without regret.