The kitchen is easily the most lived-in room in the house. It’s where food is prepared, shared and stored, but it also serves as the meeting place for family and friends. Achievements are fastened to fridges, homework is completed at its counters, debates are held at its tables — it’s the lifeforce of the house. So, it’s no wonder our kitchens are overrun with stuff and the residue of those experiences.

Here are a few ways to help you separate the treasures from the trash and keep your favorite room in the house decluttered and in tiptop working order.