13 Kitchen Gadgets People Miss After Decluttering

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Nothing feels like a fresh start more than decluttering the kitchen. You’ve made room in the drawers, cleared the counter, and even given those ‘once used’ gadgets away to someone else’s kitchen adventure. Then, all of a sudden you realize ‘I wish I still had that.’” Sometimes it’s not all about the most expensive or trendy tools but the ones that just made life easier.

It’s kind of like trying to bake a cake without a whisk or making a charcuterie board without a cheese knife, you don’t notice how much you had been using them until they’re not there. You’re not alone if you’ve been down this road. Here are the kitchen gadgets people often have remorse about after their big decluttering spree.

Garlic Press

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Nothing beats freshly minced garlic in a recipe, and a knife is the tool for the job, but there’s nothing like the garlic press, which does all the work for you. Many toss this little tool, only to realize how much they have missed the convenience of not having to finely chop garlic by hand. It’s especially useful when you need to cook something quickly and not have your fingers smelling of garlic.

Kitchen Shears

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These scissors on steroids are good for more than just opening food packaging. Kitchen shears are one of those tools that just seem mundane until you don’t have them anymore — from snipping herbs and cutting up chicken to slicing pizza when the cutter goes missing. After tossing this gadget, many wish they had their multipurpose prowess.

Salad Spinner

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You can pat your greens dry with paper towels, but the salad spinner does it way faster with no waste. If you’ve ever tried to make a crisp salad after decluttering this gadget, you’ve probably ended up eating soggy leaves. Drying greens with a spinner can help keep its freshness.

Immersion Blender

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Immersion blender is the game changer for soups, sauces, and even quick smoothies. For most declutterers, they think, “I’ll just use my regular blender,” but it’s so cumbersome to move hot liquids back and forth. It is another gadget you don’t realize you need until you’re stuck scrubbing a bulky blender.

Digital Food Scale

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Measuring cups don’t hold a candle to a digital food scale when it comes to baking — and for good reason — precision is key, and these can give you accuracy. It’s not just for bakers, as it helps with portion control and weighing ingredients in recipes. After decluttering, many will miss this gadget as their cookies are no longer consistent or their portions too big.

Citrus Juicer

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Citrus juicer is a tool that extracts every last drop from lemons, limes and oranges whether it is for a recipe or a refreshing drink. Squeezing by hand is fine, but it’s a messy process that doesn’t produce nearly as much juice. You’ll miss the little things, like that pinch of lemon in your iced tea.

Mandoline Slicer

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You know the mandoline slicer is a chef’s best friend if you’ve ever needed to make thin, even slices of veggies. Although many claim it’s ‘too dangerous’ or ‘too niche,’ lots of people regret having put it aside when they’re stuck trying to slice everything uniformly with a knife. The mandoline saves time, it improves presentation, it makes cooking feel professional.

Coffee Grinder

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While it’s fine to use pre ground coffee, there is something magical about freshly ground beans. When your morning brew starts to taste a bit stale, you may regret ditching your grinder if you’re a coffee lover. Also, grinders aren’t just for coffee; you can grind spices and even nuts, making them an unexpectedly versatile bit of kit.

Pizza Stone

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Cooked on a pizza stone, homemade pizza can’t be touched by store bought. Your crust just doesn’t get that perfect crispiness without this tool, and once you’ve had it, it’s hard to go back. People don’t realize how much they’ll miss the stone until trying to get that “brick oven” taste off of a baking sheet.

Cast Iron Skillet

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Sure, it’s heavy, but there is no other accessory more versatile. A cast iron skillet can be used on the stovetop to oven, lasts forever, and gives meats the best sear. Once you declutter, you’ll discover it has been the secret to your perfectly golden pancakes and juicy steaks.

Cheese Grater

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Even if a box grater seems too big and takes up too much space, it becomes absolutely essential when you’re trying to shred a block of cheese with a knife. It’s also great for zesting, shredding veggies, or even grating chocolate. You only miss it when you need it.

Meat Thermometer

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There’s no substitute for a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked meats. Not only is it frustrating to guess if the chicken is done, it’s risky. Meat thermometers are a common regret after decluttering because according to the USDA, the safest way to make sure your meat is cooked to the proper temperature is to use a meat thermometer.

Potato Masher

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A fork or a spoon may seem like a logical alternative, but they simply don’t mash potatoes the way that a masher does. And many realise this too late when they want fluffy, lump free mashed potatoes. The right tool makes all the difference.

Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.

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