The Dollar Tree Must-Have That'll Change The Way You Store Cleaning Supplies Forever

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It takes a lot of cleaning supplies — and effort — to keep a house looking nice. Whether you prefer commercial products or DIY cleaning solutions, there's no avoiding the accumulation of tons of bottles that can be awkward to organize. Many of us store them in a cabinet, but it can be annoying when you can't find the exact one you need, only to end up knocking them over like bowling pins. Luckily, Dollar Tree has an item that can solve this problem. If you've ever used a lazy Susan, you know how helpful they can be. Dollar Tree sells a plastic version for only $1.50 that would be perfect for transforming a cleaning supplies cabinet.

A lazy Susan is a brilliant tool that shouldn't be confined to the kitchen alone — as it can help organize clutter around the home, too. Dollar Tree's Storage Essentials Rotating Kitchen Turntable is 10 inches across and 1.7 inches high. Since it's more bowl-shaped than a flat tray, items are likely to stay put when you spin it. Lazy Susans have been around for centuries, making serving, organizing, and finding what you need a whole lot easier. So, it makes sense that they surface as an excellent solution for organizing a cleaning supply space. Not to mention, you can't beat the price.

Before adding lazy Susans to your cabinet, you're going to want to purge all the clutter. Which, of course, should be the first step in any organizational project. Get rid of old cleaning products that you'll never reach for, or items that have seen better days. Once you're happy with what you have left, separate your bottles and supplies into different categories, such as bathroom cleaners, sponges, and gloves, as well as kitchen essentials. Now, place a turntable (or two) in the front of your cabinet so that you're able to reach everything with ease. Once you add your cleaning supplies, they will look organized — and with a quick spin, you'll be able to find what you want.

These Dollar Store turntables can be upgraded to be even more amazing than they already are. Consider creating dividers for one using foam board and glue. Simply cut the foam board into strips that will fit snugly inside the container. Then, form compartments and glue the strips down. It'll help you keep all your smaller items organized.

For another Dollar Tree DIY, you can make the lazy Susan look more expensive. First, pick up a round wooden sign from the store's craft aisle. Remove the hanger and either paint or stain the sign. Finally, glue it onto the surface of the turntable, and the piece will look beautiful. Another idea is to grab several glass jars, like these Ball Wide Mouth Glass Mason Jars, and glue them to the lazy Susan. Fill them with small things like dishwasher tablets, brushes, and more.