Don't Throw Out The Plastic Bedding Packaging — Use It To Up Your Organization

We've all purchased a new set of bedding and thought to ourselves, "This is a pretty sturdy plastic bag. It seems a shame to throw it out". Maybe you filled them with garbage to ease the guilt of throwing out a perfectly good, sturdy, zippered bag. While that is certainly one way to use them, there are other ways to reuse those old bedding bags for storage and organization in every room of the house. From the playroom to the bedroom to the kitchen, once you know all the ways they can be used, you'll be shaking your head at the fact that you ever threw them out.

If you have kids, one of the rooms where you can get the most out of this type of packaging is the playroom. Many large floor puzzles and building block sets come in boxes that aren't built to last, and that's where bedding bags come in handy. They can serve as a see-through container for your child's toys, reducing clutter in your playroom while keeping items visible and accessible. Smaller ones, like those that come with sheet sets, are perfect for game pieces, while larger versions will work well for things like magnetic tiles and LEGO collections. If your bedding bag comes with a handle attached, install wall-mounted coat hooks and hang some of the bagged toys. That would help keep your playroom clutter-free. 

Of course, kids are the messiest of all of us, so decluttering a playroom with plastic bedding bags is one of the most obvious uses. However, another place where these zippered bags come in handy for storage and organization is the bedroom closet. Shoes that you only wear occasionally will be protected from dust buildup. Likewise, seasonal clothing, extra blankets, and accessories can all be placed in bedding packaging and tucked away in a closet or under the bed for storage. While these bags aren't airtight and won't keep your items fresh in the long term, they can be a great organizational solution for things you will access somewhat regularly.

In your bathroom, bedding bags can protect your under-the-sink toilet paper stash from dust buildup as well as potential plumbing leaks. The same goes for medications, cosmetics, lotions and creams. Not only that, but these bags are also great for taking your toiletries on the go. Next time you travel, use them to keep your suitcase organized by separating your clothes and essentials accordingly.

Plastic bedding bags can even be repurposed to organize kitchen necessities. For example, you can sort pantry items by type or purpose. Place baking ingredients in one bag, different types of pasta in another, and snacks in a third bag. Apply this concept anywhere in your home where things could be more organized, and never feel guilty about throwing out bedding packaging again.