Everyone has some back-of-the drawer kitchen tools that for whatever reason, they’ve hung on to.

Swipe through to discover which kitchen instruments you should definitely get rid of.

Cheese Knives

Honestly, when’s the last time you pulled out that lovely set of wood-handled cheese knives? A well-intentioned gift, no doubt, but they’ve probably been gathering dust for years. Your everyday knives probably do the job just fine.

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Damaged Nonstick Cookware

You remember when you paid $30 for that shiny new nonstick frying pan. But if near-daily use has worn it out, and you see dings, chips or scratches, trash it immediately. The chemicals used to create that nonstick surface are not something you want in your food.

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Turkey Baster

If you need to baste your once-a-year turkey, you can just use a spoon or a ladle. Why keep another gadget around that takes up space and is hardly ever used?

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Plastic Containers

Many families store an assortment of food storage containers, mismatched lids and missing parts. Just pitch or find another use for the extras. Lose the “it’ll turn up some day” mentality because it probably won’t. Tossing mismatched pieces every so often and restocking is a good practice to have.

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Herb Scissors

No one will argue that cutting herbs is a pain in the neck. But the miniscule amount of time and trouble saved by using herb scissors versus a knife and a cutting board isn’t worth the drawer space.

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Plastic Cutting Boards

Plastic cutting boards that are damaged shouldn’t be used in the kitchen. One that’s wobbly makes for a dangerous cutting surface, and scratches in the surface of a plastic cutting board can harbor dangerous bacteria.

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Honey Dipper

Those cute little honey dippers look really beautiful in photos. But again, really? How often do you use it? If you need to measure honey for a recipe, you’ll likely use a measuring spoon. If you need to add some honey to a beverage or on a piece of toast, a regular spoon works just fine.