Turn A Simple Dollar Tree Dryer Sheet Holder Into Useful Kitchen Storage

If you feel like you're always on the lookout for better ways to organize your kitchen, you're not alone. Whether it's dish towels taking up all the drawer space or the myriad of sponges, scrub brushes and straw cleaners tossed haphazardly around the sink, finding adequate storage for all your daily kitchen needs can be challenging.

Fortunately, we've found something that is both multifunctional and budget-friendly. It's an overlooked kitchen storage solution with numerous benefits that will only cost you $1.25 and a trip to your local Dollar Tree: the Magnetic Dryer Sheet Holder. But we're not using it in the laundry room; instead, we're going to turn this simple container into a space-saving kitchen storage tool.

The Dollar Tree dryer sheet holder is a rectangular, plastic cube with an open top and U-shaped opening down the front. It's about 6 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and has a length of 4.8 inches, with a large magnet on the back. The magnetic backing gives you the option of attaching it to something like the refrigerator to save counter space, while the clear plastic lets you see what's inside in case you're the out-of-sight, out-of-mind type. Reviews of the container say they appreciate the multifunctionality and find it useful for kitchen storage. One reviewer even suggests using two at a time and turning them back to back so the magnets hold them together, creating a two-compartment storage container.

Let's start with those dish towels and dishcloths taking up space. We advise using one container for tea towel style cloths and one for the smaller, dish-washing cloths. Dishcloths can be folded in thirds one way and then again into thirds the other way to form a square that fits right in the compartment. Dish towels are a bit bigger and might be better folded in half, then rolled and slid into the container vertically. You can attach the containers to your refrigerator to get them up off the counter. Alternatively, stash them under the sink, if you'd rather keep kitchen towels organized with an in-cabinet storage solution.

For a kitchen sink organizer, you can drill a few holes in the bottom and sit it in your sink to store sponges and brushes. The holes allow for drainage, to keep all the water and suds from building up in the container. The magnet probably won't work on the sink wall, but you can simply sit it in the corner or use double-sided suction cups to hold it in place. This is a fantastic way to keep sink-side kitchen essentials organized. And who among us doesn't have a cabinet overflowing with water bottles and coffee tumblers? Add a few (or a lot) of these magnetic cubbies to the side of your refrigerator and stock them with your favorite Stanley water bottles or Starbucks coffee tumblers. We admit, it's not only convenient but also looks really cute.