When it comes to storing the various odds and ends within your home, drawers can become a problem over time.It may seem like a lot of work, but you can organize your junk, kitchen, and drawers with a little help.Donate, sell, or toss the items if you find that you don't need them.If you have a regular cleaning schedule in place, you can make your household more organized.
Step 1: Everything should be removed from the drawer.
Move the items from your junk drawer to a clean, flat surface like a table or countertop.Don't worry about sorting your stuff right away, instead focus on clearing the junk drawer so you can use your space better.You should clean out your junk drawers every 6 months.
Step 2: It's a good idea to clean the drawer with an all-purpose cleaner.
Put a clean paper towel or cloth in the mouth of the cleaner.The sides, edges, and bottom of the junk drawer should be wiped with the wet paper towel.To find out how long the surface needs to air out, follow the packaging instructions.You can use soap and water instead of a wipe.If you are working with a wooden drawer, pour a peanut-sized amount of cedar oil onto a clean rag and rub it into the material.
Step 3: Take anything out of the drawer that you don't need.
Evaluate each item individually to see if you really need it.If you can't decide, ask yourself if the item makes you happy or if it's taking up space in your home.If the item doesn't serve a positive purpose for you, you can either toss it out or donate it.A flashlight is a useful item to keep on hand, while a bag of old batteries is not.You can toss out dried white-out or inkless pens.
Step 4: You can sort the items in your drawer by practicality.
Small piles can be created on your countertop, table, or another flat surface.The front of the drawer is where the most used items can be found.Think about which items don't get a lot of use on a weekly or monthly basis, as these could go in the back.If you put your calculator in the front of your drawer, you can put a bottle of superglue in it.
Step 5: If you want a long-term solution, invest in drawer dividers.
Measure the length and width of your drawer with a measuring tape.Look online to find a set of dividers that will fit in your drawer.Follow the instructions in the packaging to install the divider.There are many drawer dividers for under 25 dollars.You could put binder clips in one compartment, sticky notes in another, and thumbtacks in a separate partition.If you want to organize a utility drawer, you could keep screwdrivers in one section, a tape measure in another, and batteries in a partition.
Step 6: Small cups or containers can be used to store odds and ends.
There are a variety of small, rectangular and square-shaped bins in your drawer.You should experiment with the placement of the items until you find a layout that works with your junk drawer.You could use a variety of square-shaped trays to hold trinkets.
Step 7: The front of the drawer is where you want to put your most used items.
Depending on how often you use the items, put them in the middle of the drawer.If you only use certain items occasionally, put them in the back of the drawer.Place your tape in the front of the drawer, while a bag of labels or twist ties goes towards the back.
Step 8: There are old, broken, and unused items in your kitchen drawers.
As you look at the contents of the kitchen drawer, pull out a trash bag.If you look over each utensil, tool, or other cooking supply, you can see if it is past its prime.You can create more space by throwing away old items.If you have unused items that are in mint condition, consider donating them to a charity shop.
Step 9: You should fill your drawers with items that you use the most.
Think about the things you normally do in the kitchen.Group utensils and tools in a single drawer if you use them more than others.You can put the items you don't use in a drawer or cabinet.If you prepare a lot of meals, place your measuring cups and cutting knives in the same drawer.If you spend a lot of time preparing tea, coffee, or other beverages, you should put your juicer and tea strainer in the same area.
Step 10: You can separate your tools and utensils with drawer dividers.
Measure the basic dimensions of your kitchen drawers with a ruler and tape.To find a storage space that matches the dimensions, look online or in a home goods store.If you want to separate and organize your kitchen supplies, place the divider into your drawer and use the different ones.You could put your measuring spoons in one section of the drawer, then use another section for your knives and tongs.It's possible to dedicate a section to your can opener, corkscrew, or meat thermometer.
Step 11: Instead of using a knife block, put your knives in a drawer.
A knife block can take up a lot of counter space if you put 1 side or portion of your drawer in your knife collection.Sort the knives by type, like cleavers and serrated blades, for an extra layer of organization.There is a drawer for your utensils.
Step 12: Sort your clothing by drawer at a time.
Put all of the clothing in a drawer and put it on a flat surface.Remove anything you no longer want or need after you separate your clothes.Consignment stores are great places to send unwanted clothing.Local charities that collect unwanted clothing can be found near you.
Step 13: Dust the drawer with a cloth.
The drawers should be wiped down with a clean cloth.Allow your drawers to air out for a few minutes.You can clean your drawers with soap and water.
Step 14: The drawers should be dedicated to specific items of clothing.
Don't mix your socks, tops, and shorts in the same place.Pick one drawer for your undergarments, tops, bottoms, pajamas, and so forth.If you have 3 drawers, dedicate the top section to undergarments and socks, the middle to shirts and tops, and the bottom to pants and bottoms.
Step 15: You can fold your clothes.
Before placing your clothing items in the drawer, try to make them look as small as possible.Tuck in the sleeves of the fabric to make your garments look uniform.Place the shirts upright in the drawer so that they are side by side.You can easily view them later on.You can sort your clothing by color in the drawer if you want to take your folding to the next level.