12 Products You Need for a Clean and Organized Home
New year, new beginning. For many of us, January is a perfect time to embrace
a clean slate and change our old ways of doing things. One of my personal new
year's resolutions? To keep our home clean and organized.
With everyone at home and all the rooms being used frequently, things can
quickly get out of hand. But you don't need to make drastic changes, toss out
all your cleaning supplies, or invest in costly storage solutions. Sometimes,
small changes to your home keeping routine can have a positive impact.
Cleaning and Organization Products 2022
What's a simple tip for keeping things clean? I'm an advocate for the use of
beautilitarian home goods - products which combine beauty and function. I'm
of the belief that if things are already neat and pretty, you are more
inclined to keep them looking that way.
Here's 12 products that have uplifted my surroundings and make keeping a
clean and organized house just a bit easier.
1. Cotton Terry Tea Towels
Is there anything more frustrating than a product that doesn't do what it's
intended? I can't tell you how many tea towels I've purchased that do a
terrible job of actually drying dishes.
These towels are
absorbent, pretty, and wash well. I use them myself and have given them as
gifts. They come in a
variety of patterns and colours and have
coordinating dish cloths
so you're sure to find a style that suits your home. Bring cheer to your
kitchen and make chores less annoying with
this set of tea towels.
2. Sliding Basket Organizer
I love
this tiered organizer
so much, I've bought it twice. I use one in our cottage bathroom to hold the
hair dryer, brushes and extra soaps, and the other one keeps
the area under our kitchen sink very organized.
The shelving itself is sturdy and of a good quality. The drawers slide out
easily and assembly was quick and simple.
The two drawers are sufficient for holding, dish cloths, sponges or brushes,
and garbage bags while the top is a great place for larger cleaning items.
3. Dish Soap Bottles
Sadly, dirty dishes do not clean themselves. Dish soap needs to be
accessible but a little effort keeps it from being an eyesore and cluttering
up your kitchen counters.
These
amber glass soap dispensers
are a good size and feature an attractive stainless steel pump. They hold
slightly more than the size of
one Mrs. Meyers hand soap bottle
(my favourite soap brand) and should require refilling only occasionally.
This particular set also comes with waterproof labels.
You can use them in the kitchen, the bathroom, the laundry room - anywhere
you need to store soap or lotion - but I'd keep them out of the shower.
Plastic soap pumps would be much safer in that scenario.
4. Stoneware Sponge Holder
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Mud Pie Stoneware Sponge Holder
I looked long and hard for a sponge holder that wasn't made of plastic,
clunky, or had to be suction-cupped to the inside of your sink. I find those
solutions so unattractive.
This
stoneware sponge holder
adds homey farmhouse charm to your sink area. It actually says "Sponge" on
one side but I've just turned it around for a cleaner look. Though it is a
bit pricy ($24 CAD), it has that handmade pottery look that is appealing.
The holder itself is weighty and easy to clean and allows your sponge to sit
upright and dry out properly.
5. Glass Spice Jars
I spent a ridiculous amount of time finding just the right spice jars. My
requirements were numerous:
- they had to be made of glass (better for cleaning and durability)
- they had to be neither too big nor too small
- they had to be rectangular (I didn't want them rolling around in a drawer)
- they had to have a flip open shaker cap (many jars make you go the extra step of first removing a cap and then using the shaker)
- the cap had to be smaller than the width of the jar (my last spice jars had large lids which prevented the jars from sitting tight against one another)
- BONUS: the lid opening was wide enough to fit my measuring spoons without having to take the lid off
These spice jars are
the holy grail of spice jars because they met every single one of my
requirements! The jars are well made. The glass is thick and the lids seem
of a good quality as well. You can display them standing up or neatly
laying side by side.
6. Bakeware Organizer Rack
I never thought I needed one of these until I moved into a house that had one
- and then I couldn't live without it! We have one of these at the top of our
pantry cabinet. It stores our cutting boards, baking sheets, cooling racks,
and trays neatly while keeping things accessible. It's easy to grab things and
go, without having a dozen cutting boards fall on you.
The racks are pre-assembled and are made of a durable metal. They feature
rubber feet so the rack won't move about as you pull things out.
7. Clear Spice Jar Labels
The label is just as important as the spice jar. If your spice jars didn't come with labels, I recommend this spice jar label set which is minimal and easy to read. It comes with 134 of the most commonly used
spices and features white bold lettering on a clear backing. I love opening
the spice drawer and seeing the jars lined up, in alphabetical order!
The labels fit perfectly on my 4oz spice jars. One word of caution - don't
handle the labels too much as they do show fingerprints on the adhesive
side.
8. Food Storage Containers
These food storage containers are a good all-around size. I use them to hold
cookies and snacks, specialty flour and baking powder, oats, rice, and
cereal. They are stackable and have a nice, tight fitting lid.
They also come with reusable labels and a chalkboard marker. The marker can
be easily wiped off with water.
9. Toilet Bowl Brush and Holder
Okay, so you should be cleaning your toilet regularly and you should also be
cleaning and disinfecting your toilet brush after you use it... but do we
really do that each and every time? I think not, which leads to
toilet brushes looking gross and grimy and generally disgusting.
We're not about to change that bad habit anytime soon (seriously, bathroom
chores are ones I want to finish as quickly as possible) so a
black toilet brush with black bristles that hides the things you'd rather not see at least makes this task
slightly more bearable. This set is simple, compact, and does the job. It
comes in a pack of two and is affordable enough to replace if needed.
10. Microfibre Dish Cloths
I've bought this set of microfiber cloths twice now and have them all
over our house, garage, and cottage. The 12x12" size is perfect for wiping
down counters and drying dishes. These are great to use in place of a sponge
on delicate dishes and glassware.
With a multi-colour pack, you can also designate cloths for specific uses
like wiping or polishing. I also have specific colours in different rooms
e.g. blue cloths are for the bathroom and get washed separately too.
11. Non-Skid Turntable / Lazy Susan
Turntable, lazy susan, revolving tray... whatever you call it, this item is
one of the hardest working in our kitchen. This lowly, seemingly simple
product will seriously transform your kitchen experience.
We have a medium sized one to hold the oils and sauces we use every day
beside the stove. I've just put a smaller one in our baking cabinet to hold
the spices and baking goods we need frequently like the salt and pepper
vanilla extract. These items usually get lost in the back of the cabinet,
but no more! The rubber base grips your bottles nicely to things aren't
moving or toppling over.
But don't relegate a turntable just to the kitchen. Use it to store:
vitamins, essential oils, hair care products, crayons and art supplies.
12. Wooden Peg Rail
Simple and chic, this wood peg rail can add instant organization wherever
you use it. Installation is simple (screws not included). Use it in your
kitchen, entryway, mud room, bedroom, laundry room, utility room - the
possibilities are endless. The rail comes in multiple sizes and in different colours.
Are you ready to have a cleaner and more organized 2022? Which of these
products do you want to add to your home?
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