Top 5 Cleaning Closet Organization Tips +Products
A new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows all of the corners.
- Irish Proverb
Often overlooked or used as a place for all cleaning supplies and then some – the broom closet is a part of the house that is (hopefully) used often but isn’t cleaned or organized nearly as frequently.
We get it – no one is going in there except for you, so why put the effort in?
Because who wants to waste extra time on looking for the supplies needed to keep a tidy home in addition to the actual time spent cleaning?
And also, because one of our core missions is to help our clients realize the connection between the surround space and balance of life – physically, mentally, emotionally – it all works together.
We know that if each area in the home is pleasant, it will reflect not only in the vibe of your surrounding but the actual feel of your life.
Let’s get organized so you can spend more time doing the things you love!
As this isn’t a heavy traffic area in which other members of the house are constantly in and out of, this is an area that needs a little tidying very infrequently.
Need help with purging and sorting before you organize?
Get an idea of what should (and shouldn’t be in this closet):
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So now that you are organized, let’s jump into our Top 5 Broom Closet Organization tips:
Tip#1: Utilize the back of the door.
One of the most overlooked areas for storage is the back of a door or cabinet. This is our favorite mounting to hold your general floor cleaning supplies (mops, brooms, dustpans). No more opening the door and having things fall out!
Think you need other options? Go to our cleaning closet shopping page.
DigiCare Wall Mount (Source: Amazon.com)
Tip#2: Always go for collapsible or nesting products.
Sammart Handy Bucket Source: Amazon.com
One of my biggest pet peeves are large containers which hold nothing but air but cannot be used for storage because you need to use then – mop buckets are completely guilty of this. You can’t store cleaning supplies in it because then you have to empty them out to use it, but you also take up quite a bit of space with an empty container.
Two solutions:
1) Find a collapsible mop bucket. Check out my favorite one (pictured). This bucket comes in a range of colors and sizes - I recommend this size for mopping.
2) Find a bucket that also nests your cleaning caddy – still takes up some space but at least you can carry all of your supplies with you and not have to dump the bucket out before use. Win-win!
This set from The Container Store has a clean, minimalist look and they are affordable. (Not sold as a set). Click the image or click here to shop this page.
Cosabella Bucket Source: The Container Store
Cosabella Caddy Source: The Container Store
Tip#3: Hooks are your best friend.
When it comes to the cleaning closet, no one wants to invest much in it and after the shelves are filled most things find their way to the floor.
Hooks are an inexpensive way of getting most of your things off of the floor and front and center which not only looks nice BUT also saves you time when having to sort through a pile of items.
Check out my favorite selection of command hooks (no holes in the wall) on my shopping page! (There’s a great range of lighter, decorative hooks to heavy duty and utility hooks)
Command Heavy Duty Hook Source:Amazon.com
Cosco Two Step Lite Solutions Step Stool Source: Amazon.com
One of my favorite hooks is this one above which holds 7.5lbs. I use this hook with this most highly recommended stool (pictured above). I have had this stool over a decade and it still looks new! It is a little over 4lbs - my 2 year old daughter can carry it yet it is heavy duty enough to accompany on my organizing jobs. Great height, great quality - I’ve had quite a few clients ask if they could have it! (It also fits nicely in a mid-size car trunk).
VERY IMPORTANt!!
Before buying hooks:
Weigh item you are putting on the hook so you know the hook can handle the weight.
Measure the side of the item in the space along with other items which you are adding to avoid overlap.
Tip#4: Think outside of the box – some unconventional items to hang:
· Rubber gloves that need to dry (use these spring hooks pictured) – they are always bouncing every where and don’t really lay nicely anywhere. Get a nice pair and hang them up (bonus points for using the back of the door)
· Rags – just hang a reusable bag on hook – don’t waste time folding them, just toss them in the bag. Have another bag in the laundry room so they go straight into the wash. No more sorting through what’s clean and dirty.
· Vacuum hose: No ones vacuum is exactly “convenient” when it comes to storage. So keep the vacuum on the floor, front and center and hang up the parts and hose so it doesn’t jump out at you every time you open the door. I like this hook for a hose (and works great with this stool as well):
Want access to all of our recommended hooks? Just click here for direct links.
Tip #5: A lazy susan isn’t just for the kitchen
Use your caddy and shelf space for frequently used cleaning items (glass cleaners, all purpose sprays, bleach wipes, sponges) and use a lazy susan for less often used items (wood polish, floor wax, etc).
When searching for a lazy susan for this closet we recommend:
minimum 18” if space permits
a lip on the tray as pictured
plan what will be on it BEFORE purchasing and leave room for 1 or 2 more bottle
place the lazy susan in the place that is hardest to reach/furthest up as it will be accessed the least.
How does your broom closet look – is it neatly organized? Are you afraid to open the door because something might fall out? Maybe you can’t get the door closed? Let us know in the comments!
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Be Simple. Be Functional. Be You.
Love, Finavi
