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- With the spring cleaning season right around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about tackling unusual household projects like organizing the space under your kitchen or bathroom sink.
- We rounded up 12 products to help you take on the clutter under your sink, like a $15 file sorting rack that doubles as a way to keep baking sheets and cutting boards upright.
- Interested in more cleaning and organizing ideas? Check out our list of 25 kitchen organization products from Amazon that are nearly all under $25.
The space under the kitchen or bathroom sink is one of those places that doesn’t get much attention as far as organizing goes. It’s easy to adopt the “out of sight, out of mind” way of thinking — when the cabinet doors are shut, we all tend to convince ourselves that our storage space is under control.
It's a lot easier to just ignore the mess of cleaning supplies, toiletries, and beauty tools cluttering your under-sink areas, but the spring cleaning season is in clear view, and you’re going to need to face that mess at one time or another.
Knowing what my own under-the-sink situation looks like, I understand how daunting it is to figure out where to start, which is why I researched the best hacks and products for taming that beast once and for all.
By using simple household items like typical storage bins and cutlery trays in clever ways, you'll be able to give your space a refresh without having to spend much. With these tricks, there really is no reason not to get the area under your sink in order — as long as you are willing to put in a little time and effort into completing the task.
Below, we put together a list of clever under-the-sink organization hacks and the products you’ll need to tackle the job.
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A simple file sorter
DecoBros Desk File Sorter, $14.87, available at Amazon
Hack: Use a file sorter to place flat items upright.
Who says file sorters have to be exclusive to the office? This organizer comes in handy when you're looking for a place to store cutting boards, baking sheets, or pans. By placing them upright (versus laying them flat or trying to stack them), you can save a ton of room.
A sliding utility bin
Lynk Slide Out Double Drawer Organizer, $74, available at Amazon
Hack: Buy a utility bin to double as an extra drawer.
If you're looking for an easy way to organize smaller items, set your eyes on this organizer. The Lynk utility bin was made specifically for under-the-sink use and will certainly come in handy for organizing items like cleaning supplies, makeup, or extra toiletries. It includes two drawers that slide outward so that you don't have to reach extra far to find an item in a hurry. The bottom track has to be bolted to the cabinet, so if you're renting, you may want to opt for something similar (like this $15 double drawer) that's a bit less heavy duty.
A sturdy cutlery tray
Zri Bamboo Cutlery Tray, $14.50, available at Amazon
Hack: Find a cutlery tray and use it to sort smaller products like makeup.
For those who have items that fall through the cracks (literally) of larger organizers, a cutlery tray should do the trick of keeping everything in place. The well-defined departments allow for optimal organization so that no matter how small the object, you can find it fairly quickly. This bamboo organizer tray is especially helpful since it has deep sides and a water-resistant coating.
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