6 Things You Can Clear Off Your Kitchen Countertop Right Now (Real Simple Tips, Monday)

By Katie Holdefehr For many of us, the kitchen countertop is one of the main clutter collectors in our households. Which means, if we let our guard down, step away, or so much as blink for a second, this surface will soon be overflowing with mail, spices, spatulas, and bottles of Sriracha. While it's natural for the kitchen countertop to become a dumping ground, culling the collection is an important first step towards an organized kitchen, where you actually have room to cook a meal.