
If Clutter Drives You Crazy, You'll Love These Genius Things On Amazon
Some people are totally fine having random piles of papers and tangled charging cables all over their home. If just reading that statement stressed you out, you're not alone. If clutter makes you crazy, you're probably already familiar with things like boxes that hide messy cables and over-the-door storage racks—but that's just the tip of the organizational iceberg. Our team of shopping and de-cluttering experts has rounded up some of the most genius ways to organize every inch of your home, and most of them are super cheap. You'll find some classics on this list, like shoe organizers and drawer inserts, as well as some things you probably didn't know existed, like a filing system for your extra bedding and a rack that's specifically designed for baseball caps.
A Low-Profile Outlet Cover
Most electronics need to be plugged into the wall, but that doesn’t mean you have to stare at the cables dangling from an outlet. This low-profile outlet cover plugs directly into your power outlets, and is attached to dual power strips so you can power so many more appliances from a single source.
Toiletry Bags That Won’t Squish Your Stuff
There are so many different ways you can use these clear hard shell zipper pouches. They’re TSA-approved, which means you can pack your toiletries without worrying that your beauty products are going to get squished in transit, but they’re also great for storing things like stationary, toys, and other small items.
Stackable Cabinet Shelves
This set of modular cabinet shelves is so useful because you can either stack them on top of one another or slide them side-by-side. They help create organizational zones within your kitchen cabinets and give you a lot more storage space, since you can create two levels of storage on each of your built-in shelves.
A Filing System For Extra Bedding
If your linen closet is overflowing with extra bedding, it means you’re probably a really good host—but there’s a better way to keep your spare sheets in order than shoving them behind a closed door. These boxes are specifically designed to hold full sets of sheets, and they come with labels so you can tell what size they are without having to pull everything out.
A Box That Hides Your TV Cables
A wall-mounted TV makes your living room look put-together, but dangling cables kind of ruin the effect. This clever kit is designed to completely hide cables behind the wall. It comes with a drill bit, sweet saw attachment, and locking brackets, so all you need is a drill.
A Way To Keep Your Container Lids Tidy
We may never fully understand why it’s so hard to keep container lids organized, but at least this expandable container offers a solution. It has six dividers that can be used to keep similar-sized lids together, and it also comes with both blank and pre-printed labels so you (and everyone else in your home) will remember where each type of lid goes.
Clear Storage Drawers For Small Essentials
These stackable storage drawers are made from a clear, sturdy material so you can see what’s inside before you open them. They’re sold in sets of four and are designed to create a modular system, so you can finally wrangle your craft supplies, bathroom cabinets, or the stuff you stash underneath your kitchen sink.
Soft Inserts For Your Lingerie Drawer
If you only have one drawer for bras, socks, and underwear, you know how quickly that drawer can turn into a disaster area. This set of soft inserts comes with four pieces designed to hold things like socks, ties, bras, and more. You can place them inside your drawers, or stage them on a shelf in your closet to free up space in your dresser.
Chic Wooden Dispenser For Plastic Bags
Disposable bags can be super useful, but the cardboard boxes they come in tend to fall apart long before you use them up. This set of bag organizers is made from durable, eco-friendly bamboo. They’re clearly labeled so you know what kind of bag is inside, and they’re designed to fit inside of most standard kitchen drawers.
A Self-Draining Sink Caddy
Keeping the area around your sink clean can feel like an impossible task, and getting the right sink caddy is an essential first step. This one is made from rust-resistant stainless steel, and has a built-in drainage system to keep both the caddy and everything in it dry. It has multiple compartments to hold everything from sponges and brushes to your favorite fancy dish soap.
A Set Of Modular Drawer Organizers
If you’re of the mindset that one can never have too many different ways to organize the inside of drawer, you’ll love this 25-pack of clear drawer organizers. It comes with inserts in four different sizes, so you can create the perfect system for everything from makeup to sewing stuff. The set also comes with removable nonslip feet so your inserts won’t slide around.
A Laundry Hamper That Takes Up Zero Floor Space
Need somewhere to stash your dirty laundry, but don’t want a giant laundry basket taking up space on the floor? This hanging hamper slips over the back of a door, so it keeps your laundry contained and your space clutter-free. The waterproof fabric has reinforced stitching, so it can handle a heavy load of clothes.
Magnetic Cable Clips That Keep Your Desk Neat
Cable clips are great for keeping the cords on your workspace looking tidy, but sometimes it’s hard to figure out where to put those clips. These ones are magnetic, so you can stick them directly onto any metal surface. They’re sold in a pack of eight, and come in an assortment of cute pastel colors.
A Genius Hack For Keeping Your Shoe Rack From Overflowing
If you have a hard time keeping your shoes together even when they’re on a shoe rack, you’re going to be obsessed with this 20-pack of shoe slots. Each one can nearly store a single pair of shoes in less space that putting them next to one another, and the adjustable design means they work for everything from flats and sandals to hiking boots.
A Large Rope Basket With So Many Uses
Some things just won’t fit neatly in a box or closet, like throw blankets, extra pillows, or your kid or pet’s toys. This giant rope basket offers an elegant solution, especially for things that get used often and frequently need to be put away. It looks nice sitting out in your living room, and the sturdy double-handled design makes it easy to move around.
Under-Shelf Storage For To-Go Cup Lids
If the lid to your favorite to-go cup seems to go missing every time you want to use it, consider installing this genius under-shelf storage. It’s specifically designed to store and organize the lids to tumblers and travel mugs of varying sizes. They install with the included self-adhesive backing, no drilling required.
Under-Bed Storage That’s Easy To Pull Out
If you don’t have a ton of storage in your home, under-bed boxes can make a world of different—but they’re way less useful if it’s a pain to actually take things out of your under-bed storage. These flat boxes are on wheels, making them way easier to access. They have a sturdy design with clear tops, so you can see what’s inside before you open them.
Clear Shelf Dividers For Tidier Closets
Want to take your closet organizational system to the next level? Get a pack of these clear shelf dividers. They’re almost invisible at first glance, but they can help you compartmentalize each shelf so you know exactly where each purse, sweater, or pair of jeans goes. They’re also great for uses in linen closets, and the dividers install in seconds without any drilling or adhesive.
A Minimalist Toilet Tissue Box
It’s never a bad idea to have a few extra rolls of toilet paper in the bathroom, but if the idea of looking at a stack of toilet paper rolls gives you stress hives, you’ll love this solution. The slim-designed box can hold up to 12 standard rolls of toilet tissue, and the sturdy bamboo lid doubles as a shelf.
A Box That Hides Power Strips
Not all cable management boxes are spacious enough to hide entire power cords or routers, but this one is. It comes with a secure clasp so you can keep kids and pets from getting inside, and it’s sold in a pack of two so you can use one in your office and one in your living room—or wherever else you need to tidy up some electronics.
Shower Shelves With Space For All Your Bath Products
There’s no shame in having a lot of shower products, it just means you take your self-care seriously. But having multiple options for shampoo, conditioner, and body wash can make your shower feel chaotic, which is the opposite of relaxing. This six-piece shower caddy set as space for everything you could possibly want, and it installs using strong adhesive backing that can hold up to 40 pounds.
Lid Organizers That Work For All Your Pots And Pans
The lids to pots and pans are some of the hardest things to organize, especially because they’re often in nonstandard sizes. This six-pack of lid organizers comes in a universal size that fits most lids, allowing you to mount them to the wall or the inside of your cabinet doors to help save space.
Roll-Out Fridge Shelves You Can Toss In The Dishwasher
Once upon a time, refrigerators came with so many different specialized compartments, but not most standard fridges just have a few shelves and crisper drawers. These fridge caddies help you create the fridgescape of your dreams, and they have a roll-out design that makes it easy to reach things you’ve stored towards the back.
Heavy-Duty Hooks That Don’t Require Drilling
Sometimes you need a sturdy hook that can handle heavy items, which is where these heavy duty magnetic hooks come in. Just stick them to any metal surface and they’ll stay put. They’re sold in a pack of 12, and each hook can handle items weighing up to 30 pounds.
A Set Of Drawers For Your Coffee Pods
Using coffee pods can make your morning caffeination routine so much simpler, but finding a good place to store those pods can be as complicated as making a cup of pour-over. These metal drawers are sturdy enough to hold your coffee maker and a few mugs on time, and have enough space for up to 72 single-serve pods. And if pods aren’t your thing, they’re also great for desk storage.
A Wall-Mount Organizer For Your Cleaning Supplies
It might seem counter-intuitive to have to keep your cleaning supplies clean, but they’re so much more effective when you do. This wall-mount broom holder has three slots for things like mops, brooms, and dusters, as well as a few hooks for sponges and dish rags. It will make your cleaning stuff so much nicer, you might actually get excited about using it.
A Magnetic Holder For Extra Hangers
Extra hangers are great to have on hand, but a tangled mess of extra hangers might be worse than having none at all. This storage rack attaches with strong magnets to any metal surface, so it works especially well in a laundry room. It stores your spare hangers neatly, and can be hung vertically or horizontally.
A Makeup Brush Holder With A Sliding Lid
Putting your makeup brushes in a mason jar is a good start, but getting this makeup brush organizer is an elite move. It has two interior compartments for different sized items as well as a sliding lid that protects what’s inside from dust and splashes of water. If you already have your makepu brushes sorted, it makes a very chic toothbrush caddy, too.
A Paper Towel Holder With A Built-In Shelf
Installing a paper towel holder is going to take up some wall space, so you might as well choose one that pulls double dury. This one has self-adhesive backing, so it won’t damage your walls (key if you live in a rental), and it has a built-in shelf on top where you can store other items or display little plants and such.
A Set Of Can Organizers For Fun Drinks
Having a fun canned drink on hand can make your day a little brighter, but having to rummage in your fridge for said drink kind of ruins the magic. These clear can organizers fit neatly in your fridge and can hold and dispense up to 12 soda cans each, which will make your mid-day Diet Coke feel extra crispy.
Wildly Popular Under-Sink Shelves
This set of under-sink organizers has a ton of clever features that set them apart from other similar options. The adjustable height of the stacking shelves makes it easy to store exactly what you want, whether it’s a stack of extra wash clothes or backup body care products. The drawers also slide out, so it’s way easier to get to the things you’ve stashed in the back.
Storage Containers For A Pantry Refresh
Instead of buying food storage containers piecemeal, get this 24-piece set and give your pantry a complete refresh. Having the matching set will help everything stack and store neatly, plus the airtight locking lids will help keep your dry goods fresh for so much longer. The set also comes with a pack of labels so you know exactly what’s inside each container.
A Pillowcase That Doubles As Linen Storage
This genius pillowcase is both incredibly soft and snuggly and functions as bonus storage for soft items like blankets, throw pillows, and out of season sweaters. Simply stuff it with your extra textiles, close the zipper, and no one will know it’s actually a hamper in disguise.
Hanging Baskets That Create A Custom Closet
Designing a custom closet sounds both dreamy and expensive, but these hanging baskets offer a more affordable alternative. The sturdy wire baskets are designed to hang off of one another, but they can also be placed directly on a shelf to use as a bin. They’re also great for organizing linens, toy closets, and any other spaces that could use some compartmentalization.
Clear Totes For Packing Out Of Season Clothes
Instead of packing your out of season clothes in a giant opaque storage bin that’s heavy and hard to move, get this pack of clear storage totes. Each one has a generous 40-liter capacity and is made from clear, water-resistant material that both protects your clothes from damage and lets you see what’s inside. The reinforced zippers offer sturdy closure, and the handles make them easy to carry around.
Apothecary Jars For Bathroom Odds And Ends
Instead of leaving your bulk bathroom items like floss picks and bath salts out on the counter, get this set of apothecary-style jars. The three-piece set comes with a cotton swab dispenser and two classic jars that can be used for just about anything, and they look so much more elegant than a half-open cardboard box.
A Genius Grocery Bag Dispenser
It’s never a bad idea to keep a stash of plastic grocery bags on hand for things like wet swimsuits or lining small wastebaskets, but having them shoved in a ball under your sink is probably not the most effective way to get good use out of them. This wall-mounted dispenser from Simplehuman makes it easy to store extra bags, and you can pull them out one at a time.
Magnetic Racks That Reduce Kitchen Clutter
No matter how clean your home is, if your kitchen counters are cluttered it can make you feel like everything is a mess. This set of magnetic racks can help you keep that area in check. All three attach instantly to a metal surface and can be used to store things like spices, condiments, and utensils that have hanging loops or holes in the handles.
A Simple But Effective Drawer Organizer
If you’re trying to organize the utensil drawer in your kitchen, a standard drawer insert might not cut it. Each of the five pieces in this set of inserts is on the larger side to accommodate oversized items like chef’s knives, ladles, whisks, and spatulas. Not only will it make things easier to find, but it will help prevent them getting stuck in your drawers.
A Set Of Versatile Mesh Pouches
It’s hard to know exactly what to do with little odds and ends like office supplies, game pieces, and or small extra electronics and cables, but these mesh pouches help make that decision easier. The 21-piece set comes with pouches in seven different sizes, so there’s bound to be one that’s perfect for whatever you’re trying to organize.
A Bamboo Charging Station For All Your Devices
This combination cable management box and charging station can hold up to six devices at once, so you can charge all the smartphones and tablets in your home at one time. The lid lifts off so you can easily feed cables through, and the movable dividers let you customize the size of each slot for your individual needs.
A Magnetic Shelf That Maximizes Your Stovetop
This clever shelf sticks to the top of your stove using strong magnets, so you don’t have to worry about it slipping off or sliding around while you’re cooking. It has a nonslip base to keep items securely in place, and is perfect for storing things like, olive oil, salt and pepper, and whatever other seasonings you like to keep within arm’s reach.
Plastic Bins That Keep Your Pantry Organized
These clear plastic organizers can help make any pantry easier to navigate, whether you’re working with a single kitchen cabinet or a dreamy walk-in situation. Each bin has four built-in compartments to keep things separate, and the simple handles make them easy to pull out for cleaning and refilling.
A Hanging Rack For Baseball Caps
These hangers specifically made to store baseball caps, but can also be used to keys, hair ties, and other smaller items. Since they’re sold in a pack of two, you can put one in your entryway and one in a closet or bathroom. They can be installed wiht self-adhesive backing, but there’s also hardware included if you’d rather drill them into the wall.
A Soft-Sided Shoe Organizer
This soft-sided bin can hold up to 16 pairs of shoes, with an individual cubby for each pair. The square design means it takes up less floor space than traditional wooden or metal shoe racks, and it’s easy to move around to stash in a corner or closet thanks to the sturdy fabric handles. It also has a clear, zippered top, so you can see what’s inside and instantly grab your favorite shoe.
Baskets For The Inside Of Your Cabinet Doors
These low-profile wire baskets install with self-adhesive backing and are designed to fit on the insides of cabinet doors without preventing them from fully closing, which is huge in terms of maximizing storage space. “Perfect for your foil, wraps, baggies, etc. Can also be used as a spice rack! They are even good in the bathroom, for toiletries,” wrote one fan who loves their versatility.
A Slim Storage Cart For Small Spaces
If you think you don’t have space for a rolling storage cart, you haven’t seen this one. At just under five inches wide, it can slip into most little crevices between walls and furniture when not in use. It has a four-tiered design with hanging hooks on the end of each tier, and it comes in a few cute pastel colors as well as black and white options.
An Extra-Large Over-The-Door Organizer
If you need some serious bonus storage space in your home, consider this oversized over-the-door organizer. It has five tiers, each one with two individual compartments and two side pockets, and is capable of supporting up to 80 pounds of weight in total. It comes with hanging hooks, so all you need to do is slip them over the top of a door and start organizing.
A Quilted Purse For Your Car
You could put your purse in this car holder to keep it off the floor, or you could use this as a purse for your car. The sleek quilted design has an elevated look, and it keeps things like water bottles and tissues within reach of both the driver and the passengers. And if you have kids or pets riding in the backseat, it also works as a barrier.
A Trunk Organizer That’s Easy To Set Up
There are a few things you’ll probably want to keep in your car’s trunk at all times, like jumper cables, a flashlight, and a first-aid kit. But having those things means nothing if you can’t find them amid the random clutter that can accumulate in the back of a car. This set of mesh pockets is easy to set up, and ensures that you’ll always be able to find your emergency supplies in seconds.
Hanging Rope Baskets For Odds And Ends
Rope baskets are a simple and chic way to store anything from extra clothing to grab-and-go snacks, since they look great no matter where in your home you hang them. This three-tiered set comes in white, light gray, honey, and black color options, and each tier has a buttoned snap closure to keep things in place. You can either install them with the included over-the-door hook, or drill them into the wall.
A Sliding Drawer Insert
If you need to eke a little more storage space out of your drawers, this sliding drawer bin is a genius hack. Simply organize the bulk of your items in the bottom of the drawer, then put your most-used untensils in this sliding bin and pop it on top. It creates an instant second layer of storage that doesn’t prevent you from accessing what’s underneath.
A Specialty Hanger For Bras And Tanks
Instead of shoving your bras into a drawer and hoping for the best, get this space-saving hanger. Each one can hold as many as 20 bras or cami-style tank tops. The individual hooks help prevent tangled straps and overstuffed drawers, and the hanger has a folding design so it’s easy to store when you’re not using it.
A Retractable Car Charger To Minimize Cables
If having a ton of tangled cords in your car’s center console stresses you out, this unique car charger will be a game changer. It plugs directly into a 12V power port, and has retractable cables that can charge USB-C and lightning devices, plus extra powers for USB and USB-C cables.
An Over-Seat Organizer For Road Trip Essentials
If you’re going on a road trip, you’re going to want things like multitools, water bottles, cables, small electronics, and possibly even a paper map or two on hand. You could shove all of those things into a tote bag, but it will probably be hard to find and use them. That’s where this over-seat car organizer comes in. It has so many pockets in multiple sizes so you can store all your essentials, plus a security flap to keep your valuables concealed.