The Alternative Way To Use Costco Shoe Boxes For Closet Storage

Costco is a wonderland of products and deals, especially when it comes to home organization items. If you have a beloved shoe collection that you want to display and protect, then you may have heard about Costco's stackable closet essential for neat and tidy shoe storage and organization: clear shoe boxes. They are the perfect size and shape to store shoes, but the product photos also show them storing everything from diapers and socks to disposable plates and cups. If you plan to use them in the closet, though, you'll find that these boxes are also ideal for storing purses.

Costco Stackable Shoe Box and Organizers come in packs of four for $29.99. The boxes are completely transparent and designed to protect items from moisture and dust, making them perfect for storing precious goods. Each box has two doors, which makes it easier to store items of various shapes and allows you more flexibility when arranging the boxes on a shelf. At 15.1 inches long, 11.8 inches wide, and 9.4 inches tall, they can fit most small and medium bags. The dual doors come in handy for storing purses because they allow you to rotate the boxes to accommodate bags whether they're tall or wide. Purse storage can be as easy as popping the bags into the boxes and setting them on your shelf, but you can also take steps to upgrade and care for the boxes to keep your handbags in pristine condition.

Properly storing a handbag can be tricky, especially when you want to avoid damage. Hanging can warp a bag's handle, and stacking them on top of one another can ruin the bags' structures. Boxes like the Costco ones solve this problem by preventing them from being squished or stretched. Other methods, like this handbag storage trick a pro organizer swears by for a clutter-free space, can also prevent the bags from being misshapen, but individual shoe boxes are particularly protective. 

For added protection from humidity, you can even slip a small silica gel packet into each box. When you are ready to store the bags, clean them according to their care instructions and stuff them to retain their shapes before placing them in the boxes. Be sure to store them in a closed closet, as the transparent boxes will expose your bags to potentially damaging light.

A dirty or scratched shoe box will detract from your display, so knowing how to clean and care for the boxes is also important. Some reviewers mention problems with boxes arriving broken or scratched, despite the polyethylene terephthalate material that is meant to be durable. To prevent scratches, always use a gentle microfiber cloth for dusting and avoid abrasive cleaners. If your boxes need a deep clean, use gentle soap and warm water. Make sure the boxes are completely dry before storing your purses again. Now that your purses are taken care of, you can explore more ways to maximize your bedroom closet's vertical storage spaces.