Woman's Smart IKEA Solution Keeps Cleaning Supplies Organized & Eyesores Hidden

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We hate to break it to you, but tossing your cleaning supplies in the corner of your bathroom or laundry room isn't ideal in the long term. If an avalanche of cleaning tools threatens to knock you down every time you reach for the broom, it's probably time for an updated storage solution. One woman shared a smart way to store and organize cleaning supplies out of sight. This works even if you lack a proper storage closet or dedicated laundry room. Bergros on TikTok shared how she created a hidden storage cabinet in her bathroom to stash away cleaning tools using a simple IKEA cabinet.

If your bathroom has some dead space by the vanity or in a small corner, you could create a simple storage solution using an IKEA Pax Wardrobe and some wall hooks. The cabinet retails for $260 and measures 19 ⅝ inches by 23 ⅝ inches and stands 93 ⅛ inches. The ensemble is slender and features a shaker-style cabinet door. By removing the back, you can hang your cleaning supplies on the wall and use the cabinet to hide the equipment. To access your cleaning tools, you'll simply open the cabinet door. Depending on the square footage where your cleaning supplies are kept, the IKEA cabinet may not fill the space as seamlessly as you'd like, so you might need to get creative to hide the wall gaps. You might also consider pairing this with built-in shelving in your bathroom, using another genius IKEA hack to maximize storage space.

Start this hack by sourcing some wall hooks and hangers, such as Command Broom and Mop Hooks, to hang your cleaning supplies on the wall. Then, using the IKEA Pax wardrobe, assemble the bottom, top, and sides of the unit before placing it into position. The frame should surround your now-hung cleaning materials. You'll omit the plywood cabinet backing so your cleaning supplies can be hung or mounted on the wall rather than on the cabinet itself. This is likely a more durable and long-lasting solution. Finally, install the cabinet door. To customize it, you can scuff, prime, and paint it or add hardware for a sophisticated look.

If you have any odd gaps at the top or sides of your cabinet, you can make the ensemble appear more built-in by using plywood and trim. Or, you can follow in Bergros's footsteps and add a slim mirror beside the cabinet to hide gaps. Other IKEA cabinets, like the slimmer NYSJÖN or the sleek HAVBÄCK, could also work for this project. Just be sure to omit adding the inner shelves so you can stash longer tools like brooms and mops. Regardless of the cabinet you choose, this simple laundry or bathroom storage solution could keep your space clutter-free and prevent a pile-up of cleaning supplies in the corner.