Is your space starting to feel a bit cramped? Lucky for you, spring is just around the corner! As the temperatures rise, you can finally take the time to open some windows and declutter your home. Finding ways to organize without breaking the bank can be difficult at times, but we’ve got some tips to turn this year’s spring cleaning fiasco into your most successful cleaning season yet.
1. Over-the-Sink-Shelf
Need more counter space for preparing your lunch? Invest in a decorative shelf to add some extra room around your sink!
2. Pouch Shower Storage
Tired of not having a place for your body wash in the shower? Store your necessities on your shower curtain instead of on your shower shelves for easy accessibility!
3. Magazine File Storage
Let’s face it, paper plates and plastic utensils are complete lifesavers for the girl-on-the-go or the girl who really doesn’t want to leave her couch to do dishes. While these plates are handy, they can often clutter up your counter. Save space by putting plates and napkins in a magazine file for simple storage!
4. Wood Drawer Inserts
You don’t have to break the bank to have an organized desk. Head to any home-improvement store and get some relatively cheap pieces of wood cut down to fit in your drawers.
5. Ice Cube Eye Shadow Tray
Eye shadow singles tend to get jumbled in our vanity drawers. Putting one in each of these ice cube slots means you’ll never have to worry about sifting through your drawer again!
6. Storage Ottoman
Storage ottomans are honestly life changing. It’s the perfect place to store your blankets, and it also doubles as a seat. Two-in-one furniture is a small space must-have!
7. Organize Your Wrapping Paper
Wrapping paper can take up a ton of closet space. Throw your wrapping paper rolls in a clear garment bag, and hang them in your closet for space-saving storage.
8. Mouthwash in an Oil Bottle
Who said something couldn’t look cute and functional at the same time? Rinse out an old oil bottle and fill it with your favorite mouthwash. Getting rid of those big (and not exactly pretty) mouthwash bottles can instantly free up counter space!
9. All-In-One Cleaning Buckets
Storing your cleaning supplies can be half of the spring cleaning battle. Put all of your cleaning necessities together in a cute bucket to ensure you know where all of your tools are.
10. Hang Your Spices and Baking Necessities
Ditch the bulky bag of flour, and put its contents in a mason jar. Place a magnetic strip under your cabinets and hang the mason jars from the strip. It’s that simple!
11. Plastic Bag Storage
You never know when you’ll need a plastic bag, so make sure to save the bags you get during your next grocery stop. Then, put all your collected bags in an old disinfecting wipe container; you’ll never have to look for a plastic bag again!
12. Labeled Medicine Drawers
Sometimes you need a Band-Aid right away. Don’t get caught sifting through your medicine cabinet. Label your medicines and supplies by illness or injury, and you’ll be able to stop the pain in an instant.
13. Nail Polish Wall Art
Make a statement with your nail polish in more ways than one! Craft this shelving unit from an old frame to give your polishes the platform they deserve.
We know spring cleaning might not be the most exciting thing on your to-do list, collegiettes, but we promise you it’ll be worth it in the end!