Ditch Boring Closet Shelves — Here's A More Creative Way To Store Bulky Blankets

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Bulky blankets can be difficult to store, and closet shelves will only get you so far. If you're tired of shoving these large bedding articles into your linen closet, there's an IKEA storage solution that allows you to hang them instead: the TURBO Clothes rack. Retailing for $49.99, the TURBO Clothes rack is a unique blanket storage solution that is easy to install and place wherever you need. It is made from a wood plastic composite and is fitted with casters to simplify relocating or adjusting its position in your home. The rack measures 46 ⅛ inches wide by 23 ¼ inches deep by 58 ¼ inches high, making it large enough to accommodate your surplus of large blankets. Its maximum weight capacity is 33 pounds, so it can handle quite a hefty load. The product is stated as being suitable for indoor and outdoor use alike — if you love airing out your blankets, the TURBO makes that process more accessible.

At the time of writing, customers had given the TURBO Clothes rack an average of four stars, based on over 600 reviews. Buyers praise the appearance of the rack as well as its easy assembly; however, there are plenty of criticisms about the rack's structural integrity. One five-star review on IKEA's website states, "[This] very sturdy clothes rack is my favorite. Too many times I've put items on racks, and then the racks start to wobble. This one lets me put a ton of items on it, and it never complains. Love it so much I ordered two more!"

The TURBO clothes rack features a good design for blanket storage, but you'll want to properly utilize it in order to reap the most benefits. Since it has a limited weight capacity and there is some feedback cautioning against overloading the rack, be careful about putting too many bulky blankets on it. That being said, households with light and puffy blankets can get more storage from the TURBO by pairing the covers with blanket hangers, such as these from FREZON ($27.99 on Amazon). Fold your blankets in thirds, then thread them through the hanger so that half of the length hangs over each side. Storing the blankets in this manner can allow you to fit plenty of blankets securely. However, since multiple reviews mention that the rack is prone to sagging in the middle, it's best to distribute the weight of your blankets evenly across the width of the bar.

If you have any particularly attractive blankets that you don't mind showing off, the TURBO can serve as a display stand, too, helping you to decorate your home with blankets. Fold the blankets in half, then drape them over the rack, which will result in a far more visually appealing display than simply shoving them into a closet. Remember that you should never drape blankets in direct sunlight since the bright rays can damage the fabric. Instead, position the blanket rack in a corner of your room that receives only indirect sunlight. Looking for a hidden storage solution for your blankets? IKEA has something for that, too, with their PURPLINGA Laundry bag.