The Hidden Charging Station: How Your Phone Case Can Declutter Kitchen Counters
Anyone can be a great cook nowadays. Just hit the kitchen, pull out your iPhone, search for the recipe, and let the flavors emerge. Everything’s fine until the phone, balanced against a spice rack, slips and falls. Now you have no choice but to pick it up with your messy hands.
Avoid these frustrations with an iPhone case with a stand. This simple solution enables hands-free viewing of recipes on your device. Together with a hidden charging station, this phone accessory can declutter your kitchen space and improve your cooking experience.
A decluttered kitchen can improve your home’s aesthetic and living experience. And you can achieve it with a hidden charging station and a protective phone case with a built-in stand. Learn more in this article.
Why is a Cluttered Kitchen Counter a Big Problem?
Kitchens, when used regularly, run the risk of clutter - especially when the recipes start to get more complex. Also, mobile phones and tablets might take up valuable space especially if there’s a charging station along the kitchen counter.
Many people usually overlook the negative effects of a cluttered kitchen counter, especially in small living spaces like apartment units. Here are some problems that may arise due to cluttered countertops.
Limited Space for Food Prep
A counter overwhelmed with utensils, gadgets, and miscellaneous items will have a lower surface area available for the cooking process. For example, if your counter is cluttered, you might find yourself chopping vegetables on the table instead. Hence, cooking becomes tedious as you can’t perform it in a single place.
Surfaces Are Harder to Clean
It’s difficult to reach all areas of the counter if it’s filled with appliances, utensils, and containers. This leads to the accumulation of dirt and microorganisms, which results in unsanitary cooking and potential health hazards.
Increased Risk of Spills and Splatters
When too many objects are present on the countertop, it’s easy to overlook open or loose containers. For instance, you might not notice a bag of flour left open so it tipped over easily and caused a messy spill.
Now, say your kitchen counter has a clutter of mixing bowls and measuring cups. Anyone will surely get confused working with such a mess. If you try to reach for a particular utensil, you might accidentally knock over one of these bowls and cause a splatter.
Cooking Environment Becomes Distracting and Challenging
A notorious countertop “space-eater” is an adjacent charging station. Devices that are using this charging station also take significant counter surface area that could be used for cooking. Moreover, the tangle of cable wires around the station is an eyesore and can be distracting as you prepare the food.
It's common to place a phone on the kitchen countertop for viewing recipes or cooking instructions. But to see it clearly, you need to lean it against a container, canister, or utensil holder. Unfortunately, this can clutter your countertop, especially in smaller kitchens. And when the phone's battery runs low, you'll need to charge it using a cable wire, which can make propping it up inconvenient.
The Multi-Pronged Solution: iPhone Case with Stand and Hidden Charging Station
It’s essential to minimize the area that your phone consumes to declutter your countertop. The solution is to invest in an iPhone case with a stand. This accessory lets you follow recipes, watch video guides, or engage in a video call using your phone hands-free. No need for a container or makeshift support that adds clutter to the countertop.
Moreover, most phone cases with built-in stands, such as from Casekoo, are compatible with MagSafe wireless chargers. MagSafe essentially means you can prop up your phone and still charge it, since it’s charging from the back instead of the bottom.
Aside from a phone case with a built-in stand, you can also consider a hidden charging station built from your kitchen drawer or cabinet. This DIY-solution ensures a clutter-free setup as it places the devices inside the kitchen drawer or cabinet discreetly.
To construct a hidden charging station, you can install some power strips inside a kitchen cabinet and augment cable cutouts (In-Cabinet charging). Or, you can set up a power station inside a kitchen drawer using docks or drawer organizers in which an extension cord runs (In-Drawer charging).
Another option is known as the “under-cabinet station.” In this setup, a power strip or USB hub is mounted under a cabinet. The cables and cords are managed using cable clips. There’s also the “Kitchen Island” setup, where built-in USB ports or outlets are added to the side of a Kitchen island.
Why Casekoo’s Protective Case Fits Well With The Modern Kitchen?
A hidden charging station sounds great in decluttering a kitchen counter. Yet, it’s costly and time-consuming to set up. The practical solution is apparently, a protective case with a stand.
Casekoo’s leading-edge iPhone cases are designed with superior protection and top-level functionality. All cases are engineered to bring out the maximum potential of an iPhone in any setting, including the modern kitchen.
Casekoo iPhone Case Top Features For Kitchen Needs
- Innovative Invisible MagicStand: Position your iPhone at an optimal viewing angle with a durable aerospace aluminum alloy ring stand with an adjustable angle of 40° to 120°. Place your phone anytime on the kitchen countertop to view recipes or cookbook guides hands-free.
- Oil-Resistant Spray Coating: Safeguard your device from kitchen messes with easy-to-clean case surfaces.
- Military-Grade Drop Protection: Casekoo products are made of premium polycarbonate material that withstand high-impact and sudden drops. A phone with a Casekoo shockproof case will certainly survive a fall from your kitchen counter.
- MagSafe-Compatible: Attach Wireless MagSafe chargers and accessories to your iPhone device with a simple snap. Say farewell to tangles of wires and cables on your kitchen counter while using your phone.
Shown below is Casekoo’s Clear Magic Stand Basic Case, an affordable iPhone case with a stand made to protect your device anywhere. It’s invisible and durable MagicStand lets you position the device anywhere on the kitchen counter so you can watch instruction videos or read recipes without additional countertop clutter.
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Other Smart Ways To Declutter Kitchen Counter
The list of solutions to declutter Kitchen counters runs long, but here are some practical solutions we suggest:
- Floating Shelves With Built-In Chargers: This solution consumes vertical wall space rather than horizontal countertop space. So, it significantly reduces counter clutter. It also looks stylish and modern. The only downside is it requires carpentry expertise and a considerable budget to construct it.
- Mobile Charging Carts: From the name itself, it uses a cart with wheels for a movable and portable charging station. This cart contains racks or drawers with power outlets or extensions. Apparently, creating this cart is costly and requires technical skills.
- Tiered Stands: Instead of creating an alternative charging station, you can use tiered stands on your kitchen countertop where you can place appliances, containers, and other kitchen tools.
Enjoy a Clutter-Free Kitchen Counter With a Top-Quality iPhone Case With a Built-In Stand
Cooking is fun and exciting, but a cluttered kitchen counter can kill the mood and ruin the fun.
Phones can take up some countertop space, especially if they use cables or cords for charging. You can use an iPhone case with a stand or invest in a hidden charging station to significantly reduce clutter and enjoy a larger surface area.
Moreover, a built-in stand integrated into a phone case lets you use the device in the kitchen hassle-free. You can position it at an optimal angle to read recipes or follow instructions.
For high-quality cases that perform well in a modern kitchen setting, consider Casekoo. We are a world-class manufacturer of durable, functional, and stylish cases. Made of premium materials, our cases offer military-grade protection against kitchen messes and shocks due to bumps or drops.
