A Few of Our Favorite Things – Bee Organized
A Few of Our Favorite Things

A Few of Our Favorite Things

by My Store Admin in Buzz Tips

If you are just getting started on your mission to organize your life, the sheer number of gimmicky organizing products can be overwhelming! Some of them seem too good to be true, some are ridiculously expensive, and some are straight up confusing.

We asked our Bees to cut through the noise and share the products they swear by. This is NOT a list of sponsored links, so we are not selling or getting a kickback for promoting these products. These are just the tried-and-true tools that our professional organizers reach for day after day in real homes and businesses across the country.

There’s Nothing Lazy About a Lazy Susan

Turntables are one of the hardest working tools in the organizing universe. One spin and suddenly everything that used to lurk in the back of the cabinet (the soy sauce, the baking powder, the face serum you forgot you bought) is brought into the light! Turntables help you see what you actually own instead of letting items disappear into deep, dark corners that haven’t seen daylight since they were built.

Our Bees see the biggest impact from Lazy Susans in the pantry, corner cabinets, under the kitchen and bathroom sink, and in the fridge. As Sara Munoz, the Bee Organized franchise owner in Peoria, Arizona, told us, “When space is somewhat limited or you have a narrow space, a turntable houses more items and yet you can see every item!” They are perfect for anything that tends to topple, roll away, or vanish into the abyss, including:

  • Cooking oils and vinegars
  • Salad dressings and condiments
  • Vitamins and supplements
  • First aid and pharmacy items
  • Baking essentials
  • Arts and craft supplies
  • Coffee pods, teas, and sweeteners
  • Cleaning products
  • Hair products or skin care collections

Every Bee has their favorite style, but most agree that clear acrylic is the MVP behind closed cabinet, pantry, and fridge doors because they are transparent and wipe clean without a fuss. If the turntable will be visible, like on the kitchen counter or desk, bamboo will give you a warmer, more natural look. Many of our Bees especially like the divided, high-walled turntables that keep taller bottles from toppling over if the spinning gets a bit aggressive!

To Divide is to Conquer

The problem with an undivided drawer is simple: the constant movement shoves everything together on a daily basis! When every item has a clear home, your drawers stop becoming junk magnets and start becoming functional spaces that you can easily maintain.

Here’s how to whip your drawers into shape:

  • Take everything out of the drawer. Yes, everything!
  • Purge without mercy. Toss the trash, relocate the misplaced, and release anything you haven’t used in forever.
  • Sort “like with like” so you have a handle on how big of a container you need for each set of items.
  • Add organizers that fit each category.

Our Bees use both acrylic and bamboo drawer organizers to create micro-zones that keep categories separate and prevent items from sliding around. As Sherry Gangel, our Bee Organized owner in San Diego, noted, “Drawer organizers create zones and make it obvious to the client where their items belong. Without them, things get jumbled and have a tendency to pile up.” Think about the different drawers in your home that would be most beneficial for you to organize - from the famous (or infamous?) junk drawer in the kitchen to the chaotic drawers in the bathroom, playroom, or utility room.

Once a drawer is organized well, people are shocked by how easy it is to keep it that way. A little structure goes a very long way!

More Than Just Hanging Out

There is something almost magical about switching to matching hangers. This might sound silly, but they are a sneaky little game-changer. Closets instantly look neater and more intentional, clothes hang more evenly, and the whole space feels calmer and more inviting.

Our Bees choose the hanger material based on the clothing type, closet size, budget, and style. They sometimes select velvet hangers because they save space and keep clothes from slipping. Wooden hangers are perfect for coats, blazers, suits (and guest closets!) because they hold shape beautifully. Most often, our Bees find themselves selecting slim acrylic hangers for their clean, modern look and functionality. Lori McKeever, our Bee Organized franchise owner in Carmel, Indiana, told us, “Our go-to is the clear acrylic for most everyday clothing. It brings uniformity and is literally a game-changer in the look of a closet.”

Stop fighting with hangers that regularly drop your clothes like fall leaves or are constantly tangling with each other. If you want a quick organizing win to start out the new year, upgrading your hangers might be the simplest way!

Starting the year with new systems does not require a marathon of decluttering. Sometimes all you need is a well-placed turntable, a thoughtfully divided drawer, or a set of sleek matching hangers to make your home more functional and less chaotic.

And if you want help choosing the right products or setting up systems that fit your life, you can always call in the Bees!

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