The storeroom, when neglected becomes extremely neglected and cleaning and organizing becomes messy. But it is important to ensure the storeroom well cleaned and organized. A well-sorted storeroom makes it easily accessible and stores a lot of things. It helps in wasting unnecessary time searching for things in the storeroom. Listed here are simple handy tips to keep the storeroom well organized:
- Clear containers – Clear all the empty containers from the shelves and make it spacious so that we would not have to keep combing through several boxes to find the one we are looking for.
- Attach magnetic containers – Use the back of the doors by using magnetic containers to store things. The small items can be stored this way instead of getting it lost in bigger containers.
- Use adjustable shelves – Using adjustable shelves helps in organizing the items at a different level to suit different storage needs and makes it easy to find the items without getting stressed.
- Adding hooks – Coats, towels, storage bags, and other things can be hanged on the hooks attached to the wall or door.
- Label the containers – Items inside clear containers can be easily found out, but if the container is not transparent, label the containers so that we will not have to open the container to find the items we are searching for.
- Maximize the vertical space – Add more items in the higher shelving or racks to make the floor space look free for moving around. Invest in a high stool or ladder to pick and drop the items conveniently on the upper shelves.
- Paint – Consider painting the space with a lighter color to brighten it. This helps in finding things easier.
- Placing the items – Place the frequently used items near the door and other things can be kept inside where it is less accessible areas.
- Use organizing tools – There are several organizing tools available in the market which helps in neatly organizing the items in the shelves such as –
- Adjustable utility shelving
- Lockable cabinet
- Pegboard for tools
- Plastic bins
- Covered garment racks
- garment bags and boxes
- Large hooks to mount on door or walls
- Stepstool
- Basket organization – Smaller things can be put in baskets or drawers – arts and crafts supplies, knitting, sewing or quilting materials, tools, magazine collections, shoes, gloves, or stocking caps. This helps in finding the materials in the dedicated box.
- Built-in shelves and cabinetry – Make complete use of built-in shelves and cabinetry in the storeroom. This helps in perfectly fitting all the items in the available space.
- Chalkboard grocery list board – Make a grocery list board using chalkboard in the storage cabinet will have more storage space.
- Retractable racks – A simple retractable rack can be used to organized the pots and pans conveniently.
- Pegboard storage – Store the extra cooking utensils and pots on a pegboard for easy access in the storeroom
Stash Bottles Safely – Use the curved cradles to store bottled beverage and wine, water, and soda.