The Genius Dollar Tree Dish Rack Hack That's A Game-Changer For Closet Storage

We depend on our dressers and closets to keep our clothes and accessories organized. After all, that's what they're designed for. But let's be real: closets rarely have enough space, and dressers often turn into bottomless pits where you're constantly digging for what you need. Before you know it, these areas have become full-on disaster zones. Mistakes everyone makes when organizing their closet can make the situation even worse. The good news is that Dollar Tree carries a surprisingly versatile item that can help fix the mess: the Essentials white wire dish drying rack. It's not just a kitchen organizational tool; it also works as a deep-drawer organization hack you didn't know you needed. What's more, it can even help with the loose clothes on your closet shelves. The slots are great for organizing matching sets (top and bottom), your most-worn pants, or go-to tees as long as you fold the items tightly.

There are many Dollar Tree dish rack hacks, but this one is a total game-changer for closet and drawer storage. Best of all, each rack only costs $1.25. Depending on the size of your closet shelves or drawers, you may be able to fit in multiple Dollar Tree drying racks. Even if you buy multiple racks, it's still a cost-effective option for a more put-together space. Each rack has four slots, so that's four articles of clothing per rack — maybe more if you're storing smaller items like kids' clothes. Measuring just over 10 inches wide, 5 inches high, and 6 inches long, they also work wonders in deep drawers — those spaces where tons of clothes can technically fit but usually end up in a jumbled mess that hides your best pieces. Here's how to apply the hack.

Start by clearing out the drawers you want to organize. Go through your clothes so you can get rid of clothing items for a more organized and clutter-free closet. Look for items that don't fit or haven't been worn in months. Some drawers can fit up three drying racks or more, so if you're working with a six-drawer dresser, you'll need about 18, which will cost you just over $20. That's not bad considering you'd need to pay around $5 or more for individual drawer organizers (you'd need about three to six per drawer) or around $16 (or more) for a 12-pack of dresser bins on Amazon, which might only be enough for one or two drawers. Take drawer measurements to determine how many racks can fit inside.

Now, it'll take a few extra folds to get each item compact enough to slide into the slots. The folded item can stick above the rack slightly, but keeping the clothes smaller when folded helps the organizer stay tidy and allows you to see what's in it. For smaller items, you might be able to stack two or more items and fold them together to go in one slot. 

Once the drawers are done, move on to the closet. Clear off the shelves, and swap in a few drying racks. The rack will sit best on a solid shelf rather than a wire one, but you can also place a piece of cardboard or another item under the rack to cover the gaps on a wire shelf. While this DIY Dollar Tree drying rack hack can work wonders for clothing, it's just as useful for small purses, baseball caps, scarves, or even rolled up belts.