A tidy home starts with organized cleaning supplies. When sprays, mops, and dusters are easy to find, it transforms chores from chaos into calm. Clever organization isn’t just about hiding clutter—it’s about speeding up routines, reducing stress, and ensuring safe access. Instead of settling for baskets or overstuffed cabinets, these inventive hacks will help you reimagine how you store, display, and access every item.
The guide below includes practical DIY tips, sustainable solutions, and ideas suitable for big families or small apartment living. By customizing each approach, you’ll discover new levels of efficiency and even bring a sense of style to your utility spaces.
What You’ll Need: Basic Materials Checklist
Most organization projects share a few essentials:
- Sturdy baskets, bins, and trays (varied sizes)
- Pegboards and hooks
- PVC pipe, tension rods, magnetic strips
- Small jars, cases, or zipper pouches
- Chalkboard/whiteboard paint or labels
- Wood planks, plastic crates, recycled containers
- Clips, carabiners, elastic bands, adhesive tape
- Drawer dividers, foam boards, Command strips
- Optional: old toolboxes, mason jars, small boxes
Select materials based on your available space, cleaning supply types, and your preferred style (rustic, minimalist, colorful, etc.).
1. “Rolling Supply Station” Cart
Mobile cleaning made simple—take all your gear room to room with a custom cart.
How to Make:
- Find a small shelving unit or utility cart; add rolling casters.
- Assign each shelf to different supplies: sprays, cloths, brushes, large tools.
- Attach small pouches or clips on the sides for gloves and scrubbers.
- Paint the cart in a cheerful hue and label shelves to match supply categories.
Materials: Cart/shelving unit, wheels, paint, pouches, labels, clips.
Tip: Store the cart in a closet or utility room and rotate seasonally.
2. “Door Organizer Pocket Rack”
Maximize vertical space behind any door—no drilling required.
How to Make:
- Buy or sew a multi-pocket fabric rack; hang on a pantry, closet, or laundry door.
- Fill each pocket with cleaning sprays, sponges, polish, or extra bags.
- Use top pockets for seasonal supplies and bottom for everyday essentials.
- Add removable labels for fast sorting.
Materials: Pocket rack, hooks, labels, fabric.
Apartment-Friendly: Perfect for renters and small spaces.
3. “PVC Mop and Broom Nook”
Corral long-handled tools efficiently with a custom PVC holder.
How to Make:
- Cut PVC pipes into 6–8 inch sections; sand edges.
- Mount sections horizontally on a garage or utility wall using brackets.
- Slide mop handles or broom poles into each pipe; secure with elastic bands if needed.
- Paint pipe edges for style and add stickers as icons.
Materials: PVC pipe, brackets, elastic, paint, stickers.
DIY Value: Keeps tools upright, tangle-free, and off the floor.
4. “Magnetic Strip Bottle Station”
Hang your lightweight supply bottles in plain sight using vertical magnets.
How to Make:
- Attach a strong magnetic strip on the inside of a cabinet door.
- Glue or clamp small button magnets to the spray bottle necks (or use magnetic bottle holders).
- Snap bottles to the strip for easy vertical storage.
- Hide labels on the bottle undersides for aesthetic organization.
Materials: Magnetic strip, magnets, adhesive, bottles.
Safe: Prevents accidental spills and organizes by “grab frequency.”
5. “Drawer Divider Cleaning Caddy”
Transform an old drawer into an easy-access supply headquarters.
How to Make:
- Buy expandable drawer dividers or make them from foam board.
- Assign each section for spray bottles, cloths, gloves, and refills.
- Insert small jars for extra items: razor blades, mini brushes, samples.
- Label each partition; line with contact paper for a clean finish.
Materials: Drawer, dividers, foam board, jars, labels, contact paper.
Looks: Makes even junk drawers tidy and accessible.
6. “Repurposed Toolbox Cleaning Chest”
Turn an old toolbox into a portable cleaning kit—great for outdoor or garage spaces.
How to Make:
- Clean and paint the toolbox; line bottom with rubber matting.
- Use compartments for sprays, spot cleaners, wipes, and gloves.
- Hang mini scrub brushes or small towels on hooks inside.
- Stencil a fun title (e.g., “Super Scrub Squad”) on the lid.
Materials: Toolbox, paint, mat, hooks, stencils.
Function: Just grab and go whenever mess strikes!
7. “Stackable Bin Wall System”
Use stackable bins to build a vertical cleaning supply wall—easy to expand as needs change.
How to Make:
- Mount stackable bins or crates to a basement, utility, or laundry room wall in a column.
- Label each bin by content (bathroom, kitchen, floors).
- Slide bins out to remove or refill.
- Attach small clipboards for tracking supply inventory or restock needs.
Materials: Stackable bins/crates, labels, wall hardware, clipboards.
Pro: Keep kids’ or pet-safe supplies in the top bins for extra safety.
8. “Mason Jar Micro-Organizer”
Use clear mason jars to sort tiny cleaning accessories that otherwise disappear.
How to Make:
- Write the name of each accessory (brush heads, sponges, magic erasers) on chalkboard labels.
- Place each category into a separate jar; align jars on a shelf or tray.
- Add color-coded rubber bands around jars for quick visual sorting.
- Store the tray in a drawer or on a closet shelf.
Materials: Mason jars, labels, rubber bands, tray, chalkboard marker.
Aesthetic: Instantly turns invisible clutter into organized display.
9. “Under-Sink Lazy Susan Station”
Put a rotating twist on under-sink organization for seamless access.
How to Make:
- Clear out the space under the bathroom or kitchen sink.
- Install a sturdy Lazy Susan (rotating tray); arrange sprays and bottles around the edge.
- Use small baskets for sponges and gloves in the center.
- Add non-slip shelf liner to keep everything stable as it spins.
Materials: Lazy Susan tray, baskets, liner.
Daily Use: No more digging in the dark for supplies—just spin to find.
10. “DIY Chalkboard Supply Command Center”
Combine chalkboard paint and pegboards for visual organization and family communication.
How to Make:
- Mount a pegboard on a wall near your laundry or utility space.
- Paint a chalkboard rectangle above it; use for supply lists and chore reminders.
- Hang cleaning tools and sprays from pegboard hooks.
- Draw icons, write dates, and leave notes on the chalkboard for up-to-date organization.
Materials: Pegboard, hooks, chalkboard paint, chalk.
Family-Friendly: Lets everyone see, plan, and join cleaning routines.
Organization, Labeling, and Maintenance Tips
- Refresh labels seasonally and group supplies by use (“daily,” “weekly,” “deep clean”).
- Color-coding helps family members find their supplies at a glance.
- Store toxic cleaners out of reach and in child-safe containers.
- Rotate containers for refills and expiration dates.
- Incorporate creative touches (photos, doodles, tags) for fun.
- Share your systems with friends—organized cleaning is contagious!
With imaginative, practical organization, cleaning supplies become quick to fetch, easy to store, and fun to use. Rethinking clutter makes household maintenance easier year-round.
