How to Properly Store Tools and Cleaning Supplies in a Small Home
Smart Storage Hacks for Tools and Cleaning Supplies
Does your home feel like a game of treasure hunt every time you need a screwdriver or a spray bottle? Small spaces can quickly turn into cluttered chaos, especially when tools and cleaning supplies are involved. But with a few clever tricks, you can stash everything neatly while keeping them easy to access.
Declutter Before Storing
First things first—sort through your stash. Got three rusty hammers and half-empty bottles of cleaner you never use? It’s time to let go. Keep what you actually need and donate or toss the rest. A good declutter makes organising a breeze.
Use Vertical Space
Walls aren’t just for pictures! Hang pegboards, install shelves, or add hooks to free up floor space. A pegboard in the laundry or garage can hold tools, brushes, and dustpans while keeping them visible and easy to grab.
Multipurpose Furniture
If storage space is scarce, double-duty furniture is your best friend. A sturdy storage bench can hold cleaning supplies while giving you a spot to sit. A rolling cart tucked into a laundry nook can keep things organised and mobile.
Drawer Dividers for Small Bits
Ever lost a tiny screwdriver or set of screws in a junk drawer jungle? Use drawer dividers or small containers to keep everything compartmentalised. Labelling sections makes life even easier.
Clear Bins for Easy Access
Opaque boxes look neat but having to open every single one to find the window cleaner? No, thanks. Clear plastic bins make it easy to see what’s inside, saving time and frustration. Stackable ones make clever use of cupboard spaces.
Magnetic Strips for Tiny Tools
A simple magnetic strip mounted inside a cupboard or along a garage wall can hold screwdrivers, pliers, and even scissors. No more digging through drawers for that one tiny spanner.
Over-the-Door Organisers
A fabric shoe organiser on the back of a door isn’t just for shoes. It’s a great way to store spray bottles, dusters, cloths, and other cleaning essentials without taking up any shelf space.
Under-Sink Storage
The cupboard under the sink often becomes a messy abyss of bottles and sponges. Use stackable bins or tension rods to hang spray bottles and free up space below for cleaning cloths and spare sponges.
Portable Caddies
Instead of running back and forth between rooms hunting for the glass cleaner, keep essential supplies together in a carry caddy. Makes cleaning faster and keeps things manageable.
Label Everything
If you share your space with family or housemates, labels help keep things in order. No more “Where’s the multi-purpose cleaner?” moments—everyone knows where things go.
With a little planning and some smart storage solutions, even the smallest space can stay organised. Get creative and make storing your tools and cleaning supplies work for you.
Happy organising!
— Candeece
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