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45 Things To Get If Disorganization Gets On Your Last Nerves

Feb 06, 2024

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This one's for anyone else whose anxiety spikes at the sight of clutter.

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Promising reviews: "These things are HUGE. I was able to fit a comforter and a sheet set in one. In another I packed all of our summer stuff: swimsuits, coverups, and like 10 beach towels. They haven't lost any suction yet and they've allowed us a LOT more space in our hall closet. I think next time I'll buy one size smaller." —Sarah Wuest

"Unfortunately an errant tube of toothpaste caused my carry-on to be examined at Heathrow. As soon as the luggage was opened, I heard the traveler behind me whisper to her partner, 'Ooh, she used those vacuum bags we saw on TV and she brought the pump with it.' I was able to pack seven days of outfits, a pair of sneakers and souvenirs in my carry-on bag because of this nice product. I recommend." —Calm Erin

Get a pack of five medium bags from Amazon for $25.99 (available in sizes small–jumbo and also in a 15-pack).

This six-piece stackable set gets you two 3"x3" bins, two 6"x3" bins, and two 9"x3" bins. And you can use them everywhere, from your work drawer to the bathroom, kitchen, or bedroom vanity.

Promising review: "I was able to take this mess of a junk drawer, where I couldn't find a dang thing, and turn it into a work of art. It was so satisfying to make this drawer functional. These containers fit really well into this oversized drawer and I'm able to see what I need clearly." —akrei7

Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in an 18-piece set).

Imagine swapping out that wide silverware sorter you have now for this cool stacking gadget that'll only take up a sliver of space. What you'll do with the rest of that real estate is up to you!

Check out this "life-changing" drawer organizer on TikTok — and BTW, there's a version of this product for safely and compactly storing knives in a drawer too. Many reviewers ended up pairing both of these together!

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Chelsea Stuart has used the cutlery organizer to make her kitchen feel more organized: "Just got this, and it has freed up SO much space in our cutlery drawer that we can now store teas, small Tupperware, etc. vs. before it was just a mess of utensils."

Promising review: "I had never seen this before I bought it, and holy crap it changed my life. So. Much. Room. There is so much room left in my drawer now that I moved stuff from another drawer and I have an entirely empty drawer in my kitchen now. Now only HALF the drawer is silverware and the other half is spatulas and cooking utensils. It is great. It also seems very sturdy. Highly recommend." —van31050

Get it from Amazon for $23.

Promising review: "This item is pricier than the other options, but if you want something that will do the job and last, stop looking and just purchase this. There are plastic structures built into the sides, and plastic bases that you can easily pop in and out, so you feel comfortable stacking them even if one may not be full. These things fit quite a few of my bulkiest jackets and then some. I'm very pleased with this product!" —Iona C.

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three colors, a style with dividers, and a slimmer size; also available individually).

There are seven cutting boards in different colors, and they're also labeled with a small graphic that shows what to prep on what board. Several reviewers also noted that they're easy to clean, so everyone in your home should be able to use these to keep the food safe and then clean them right after use.

Promising review: "I like this set of boards, because it's a good habit to separate vegetables, meat, bread, etc. while processing food. Fruit will never smell like onion or fish. Salads will never get any traces of raw meat. It's just safe. Also, I cook a few times a day and don't use the dishwasher each time after each cooking. The boards are easy to clean, which helps. And they are colorful, too. A little injection of good mood never hurts." —MS

Get the set of seven from Amazon for $12.91.

The shelves come in two separate parts that can be arranged close together or spread further apart, depending on what you need! Some reviewers even picked up multiple of these to build a bigger shelving unit on their desk, as pictured above.

Promising review: "Absolutely love this shelving. I’ve been working from home since the pandemic hit and I went from a huge office to a nook in the corner of our sitting room with no shelving or filing cabinets. The clutter on my desk was driving me wild. Finally found what I was looking for: a place for my little knickknacks and pictures and my notepads/mail/important papers. Building it was pretty easy, although I did need to turn a piece around, but took less than 15 to put together. Makes my organizing heart happy." —bdeleone

Get them from Amazon for $25.99 (available in six colors).

Pssst — this could also work for paper clips, OR you could snag this paper clip magnetic holder.

Promising review: "I love this product. My bathroom drawer looks so organized now that my bobby pins aren’t all over the place. I loved that it came with bobby pins which I had no idea would be included! It's nice to also have some new bobby pins!" —Monica

Get it from Amazon for $16.49.

Promising review: "These are great if you have limited bathroom storage. You can put several items in each drawer. They are easy to pull in/out and if you want to take the drawers out completely to remove the basket they aren’t stuck on a track, which I like. Great quality materials, sturdy, and easy to clean." —ee

Get it from Amazon for $22.95+ (available in five colors and also in a pack of two or four).

You can label your darks, whites, work pieces, and linens, and then wash whichever bag is full first. These labeled bags will also help you find that ~one~ dirty clothing piece that you want to wash individually to wear again before the next big laundry day.

Promising review: "So I purchased this to organize and create a laundry system. Up until this point, I used one basket for everything. Wow. What a time-saver this has been. I now do wash when any baby (2) or adult (2) are running low on their clothes. My husband is size L or XL and just one of the bags held one week's worth of clothes. This most definitely simplified my laundry." —Mackenzie

Get it from Amazon for $39.87 (available in five styles).

It'll hold up to 10 pairs of shoes and has 8-inch wide pockets. Reviewers praise its high quality, but if you're looking to save a little cash *and* space, here's another 10-shelf shoe organizer with 5-inch pockets for under $20.

Promising review: "It’s beautiful, I love it!! I bought this shoe holder to replace the shoe holder I currently have. It’s much like this one, except it was flimsier and has fewer pocket holes. I love the feel and texture of this one! The canvas feels very sturdy, and the color is beautiful too! I also have three extra cubbies for shoes that I didn’t expect! The base is fantastic because the boards are sewn into the fabric with seams, which is a sign of high quality! The height and width are great too because I can fit my heels in here. I just organized them like you would in a shoe box, laying down, and they fit perfectly!! Definitely recommend this to anyone who is willing to pay a little extra $$ for something of high quality. Well worth it!" —Auriel44

Get it from Amazon for $33.98 (also available in seven other colors and seven other styles).

Covogoods is a Utah-based, woman-founded small business that specializes in storage solutions crafted from up-cycled books.

Promising review: "This is perfect for hiding our router and accessories in our bookcase. Love it!" —supergirl

Get it from Covogoods on Amazon Handmade for $29+ (you'll choose your customizations before adding to your cart!).

Before you order, measure the inside of your bag to get the best fit!

Promising review: "This thing is great! I have a large bag I use as a carry-on when I fly by plane. Unfortunately it has very few pockets and is just like a bottomless pit. This fit in perfectly. I was able to organize all my items quite well. They were easy to retrieve in flight and in the airport. I didn't use the zipper compartment at all, but did put that piece in to use it as a divider. It is well-made and sturdy. Be sure to measure your inner bag space first!" —Susan

Get it from Amazon for $15.88+ (available in six sizes and 22 colors).

It holds 48 total bottles, 24 on each side. Reviewers say it fits the vast majority of brands and even oddly shaped bottles of nail polish.

Promising review: "I am a nail polish fanatic, so I have over 80 different nail polishes and no where to store them all. This holder was a godsend. It allows me to organize my nail polishes how I want and makes it easy for traveling. It fits most nail polish bottles, I only have one or two that were too big to fit in the container. The great thing is that it doesn't have to be just for nail polish. If you really wanted to you could store almost anything in it! I would most definitely recommend this product to anyone who loves organization." —Lisa

Get one on Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors and different sizes).

Promising review: "Fixes a problem I didn't know how to fix! Keeps cords where I want them and prevents them from falling behind my nightstand. Especially helpful with working from home. Get them! You won't be disappointed." —Ally

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $6.90.

You could also use it for makeup or other organized traveling purposes. It's made of waterproof nylon so your tech items will be safe in a drizzle.

Promising review: "Loved the fact that all my items were in one spot. I had my extra chargers and all my cables for my Mac /phone/camera, plus my daughter's chargers for her Switch. This made flying easy. I dropped it in my carry-on last so it was right on top. It was my first item out to store in the back pocket of the seat in front of me. Best purchase ever!" —Jenifer Still

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 12 colors).

It also comes with 3M adhesive hooks in case you have rough tile and can't use the suction cups.

Promising review: "Not only is there plenty of room for 6 rubber animals, complete foam alphabet and 10-digit numbers, and other random toys, this organizer actually sticks to the wall! I used Windex on the wall just like the instructions explained, turned the hook, and voila! They stuck to a wall that's not exactly a flat surface. Also, I love this toy bag because it leaves corner tub space available for shampoo, conditioner, and soap bottles. In my house, that extra space is priceless! Don't look any further than this product. It is AWESOME."—Sara

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five sets).

It'll stick to your fridge with the two flat magnets on the back, and the right side with the shopping list can easily be torn off thanks to its perforated edge!

Promising review: "I’ve been starting to get into meal prepping and this planner really helps! I like being able to look up recipes on my phone and then write down whatever ingredients I still need on the grocery list section of this planner. The fact that it's magnetic is cool because you can hang it on the fridge. I love how the grocery list section can be ripped off so you can take it to the store, but the daily meal plans remain on the fridge so you can stay organized. This is a very simple idea, but it’s cute and helps keep me organized and motivated to plan out my meals." —Samantha M.

Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (also available in five other styles).

You get 60 sticky notes in one pack.

Promising review: "I absolutely love these dividers! I use them in my planner and textbooks as reminders on materials and for a breakdown of what bills are due each week at a glance. I will definitely purchase again." —King_savage17

Get them from Amazon for $6.97+ (available in multiple pack sizes).

It's made of real bamboo! Also worth mentioning: Many people opt for monitor stands because currently their monitor is too low and not positioned well for ergonomic comfort, so if you struggle with neck or back issues after long hours of working, this could help with that as well.

Promising review: "Every person who works at a desk needs this, hands down. The phone rest and extra little drawers are what sold me on this. I'm a teacher, and the little drawers are perfect for storing those all-too-essential sticky notes and hall passes. Get this, your messy desk will thank you!" —Michelle

Get it from Amazon for $46.99.

Each folder can hold up to 25 sheets and the whole thing can be collapsed and secured with the attached cord for easy transport — which is *so* convenient if you're working a hybrid office-WFH schedule. It even comes with blank stickers for labeling the tabs. (Check out our Smead wall organizer deep dive for more deets on how helpful it is!)

Promising review: "It’s very nice and organized, I love it. I needed to make room on my desk and this helped a lot. I was gonna use hooks to hang it up but after feeling the weight of it with all the papers in it (plus my cats eyeing it curiously), I decided to use nails instead. Holds up well so far and I hang my ID badge from it to grab on my way out hehe. I like the size and that it doesn’t take up a lot of space. Very happy with it, was excitedly waiting for it." —Elizabeth Lopez Corrales

Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in four colors).

You can choose between 80-bag or 120-bag stands with eight or 12 removable bins, respectively. Also, multiple reviewers split this in two to mount them all the way vertically as a DIY solution!

YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home organization products.

Promising review: "Do I really need a tea bag organizer? That's what I was thinking when I ordered this. And when I took it out of the box. And when I filled the first little bag holder. But, as the pile of empty boxes grew larger, I knew the answer was yes, I do need a tea bag organizer. I was using a whole shelf and a half of jumbled tea boxes that I had to sift through to look for a specific tea. In the end, I think this held about eight or nine boxes of tea bags (I crammed some of them). I am so happy that I got this!" —Sarah C.

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes).

This nifty organizer comes from the same small biz as above, YouCopia!

Promising review: "This product does exactly what it is supposed to and does it well. In under 15 minutes, I took my nightmare lid drawer and turned it into a functional, convenient storage space. The dividers were simple to install and provide flexibility. Slowly but surely I am getting my tiny, chaotic kitchen under control, and this got me a huge leap closer." —S. Hawthorn

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in five sizes).

Promising review: "I have no issue with this purchase. I even like the added key hooks. It's nice having a place to stick incoming and outgoing mail and also knowing where my car keys are😆." —Victoria

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in seven styles).

Promising review: "Product is perfect for what I need it to do. Fits just right, is more than sturdy enough, and has made my absolutely nightmarish spice cabinet look awesome. No more duplicate spices going bad in the back of the cabinet! It’s not at all difficult to assemble. Watch the assembly videos (they’re short) before you start opening the parts bags. Otherwise, it’s easy to get intimidated by all of the extra pieces." —Congaree

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three styles).

The journal has an elastic band closure, a sturdy hardcover binding, and 261 pages.

Promising review: "I do a lot of reading and it becomes cumbersome sometimes to keep the books straight. This helps me with that. When I'm talking with someone about a book I really liked, but I can't quite bring up the title, I can consult my notes and find out what I need to know. There are separate sections in this journal. It has a two-page spread for each book you read where you can put pertinent details including the author, number of pages, publisher, where you got the book on one side, and your notes and 'review' on the other side. A table of contents can show the books listed in that section so you don't buy them again, something I have done more times than I care to mention. Another section is just to list the various books you've heard about and want to get later. You can mark them out as you get them. The journal is small enough that you can easily put it in your purse to carry with you. I really like this little book for organizing my reading life!" —Linda Keenan

Get it from Amazon for $12.

The kit comes with 20 self-adhesive pockets, checkout cards, a date stamp and inkpad, and a pencil.

Promising review: "Bought as a gift for my best friend who is an aspiring librarian. She's also incredibly generous. People borrow her books then forget they came from her. Now she can mark her territory." —AJ

Get it from Amazon for $21.30 (also available in three other styles).

BuzzFeed's Jen Tonti has this visual timer and says: "I have ADHD and have used various tools throughout my education to keep me organized and on-task. This is one of the best. I personally set 30-minute increments for any given task since an hour becomes too much time and I get side-tracked. It’s not that I must finish my task in 30 minutes, but rather I am kept aware of time passing in the first place and that helps me stay focused. The red film that disappears is a necessary visual representation of time that really makes this clock better than just a timer on my phone. I keep it within view and whenever I feel my mind trailing off I can quickly glance up and say, 'Oh wow that was 10 minutes of distraction, better get back into it.'"

Get it from Amazon for $28.49+ (available in two sizes and two styles).

BTW, this cool storage tray comes from CuffUp Farmhouse Decor — a small business that specializes in handmade home goods. :)

Promising review: "I’m glad I made the investment to buy one of these because it fits perfectly on my toilet with my toiletries and box of tissues. I love the sense of humor crafted on it because it gives a good laugh and my kids love it as well." —Jent Gilchrist

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four colors and two styles).

Promising review: "I got this a year ago and have used it consistently. It stays in place and does not spin when I open and close the door. It has a strong magnet on it. It has never fallen off the dishwasher, and you can tell from a distance whether the dishes are dirty or clean unless you forget to turn it, of course." —Melanie DiBona

Get it from Amazon for $4.97.

People also use this for storing pens, makeup brushes, and more!

Promising review: "We keep our remotes in a cubby under our coffee table and it was annoying to always have to grab a handful and pull them up every time we wanted to change the volume or something. This usually just led to us leaving them on top of the table and cluttering up the space. I really like this holder! It makes it very convenient to move them all at once and even if we leave them on the table it doesn't make it look messy or cluttered!" —Lauren C.

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four sizes and 24 colors).

Myle Aus is small Etsy shop based in Brisbane, Australia that creates all sorts of cute organizers and storage solutions, including options for nurseries and kids' rooms as well.

Promising review: "This item arrived exactly as promised; it holds a great deal and relieved my small night table of clutter." —Elana Katz

Get it from Myle Aus on Etsy for $27.49 (available in two colors). For a slightly larger option, check out the Beddy XL for $30.30.

Check out what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma Lord has to say about these lovely things: "I've used these for YEARS now after I bit the bullet and bought 60 of them, and they not only did everything they promised, but they've held up super well. Plus, nothing makes you feel like you have your life together more than hangers that actually match. Some reviewers note that the flocking has been falling off the hangers for them, but I've only experienced this if I've pulled down on it really hard if I'm in a rush — if you take your clothes off the hanger normally, it should be fine."

Get a 30-pack from Amazon for $22.60 (available in 10 colors and three pack sizes).

Promising review: "We desperately needed something to organize our shoes, bags, and coats as everything always ended up either on the dining room table or in a heap on the floor. I am very happy with this purchase. It was very easy to assemble, is very sturdy and seems well made, and looks great! It doesn’t take up a lot of room but has a lot of storage space available on it. I like that the hooks are removable, so you can place them where you want. Overall very pleased and would recommend." —Sam B.

Get it from Amazon for $65.99+ (available in five colors and two sizes).

Promising review: "Ok, I'm a bit of an over-organizer (if there is such a thing). But my refrigerator was seriously lacking in organization. These beauties did the trick. No more fruit rolling around, grapes being crushed, cheese sticks everywhere, cold cuts hiding. I love them. And they make keeping the refrigerator clean easy, pop them out and rinse." —DLWH

Get a set of eight bins for $19.99 (also available in other sets and sizes).

Promising review: "We travel full time and move every three months so everything has to be compact and packable. These replaced five other kitchen utensils that did not nest in each other. They sit on the counter ready to use. They are sturdy and have been used in nonstick ceramic and cast-iron pans. Very happy with this set." —Justice Talbot

Get a set from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in four color combos).

Promising review: "OK, I am not the best laundry folder in the world. Actually, I just kinda wad things up and stuff them away. HOWEVER, I want to do better. Hence, my purchase of this T-shirt folder. I have to say, I am pretty darn good at folding T-shirts lately. I marvel a bit at how tidy my shirts are now. I have not yet tried folding pants using the folder but I imagine that will work just as smoothly and quickly. I would certainly recommend this item to any and all who can find no room in their closets and drawers and suitcases for their many shirts and tops (and pants!)." —Jane P.

Get it from Amazon for $20.99.

Promising review: "Love these acrylic shelf dividers! They make my closet look so neat and organized. I used them to divide shelves that hold my folded workout tops. I used a folding helper tool like the ones retail stores use, which gives my folded clothes a uniform width/look, and by using two dividers on each shelf, I can fit three stacks perfectly on my 30-inch wide shelves. I am ordering more to add to my shelves with sweaters!" —Aimee Lonergan

Get them from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes and in packs of two, four, or six).

These expand up to 17 inches long and have foam pads that both protect and grip the drawer walls!

Promising review: "I will never be a person who folds underwear. It's never going to happen. That photo that comes with this product? Not me. But a simple tool like this turned out to be what it takes just to know where things are. Left. Center. Middle. Any organizer made of cloth was out. I wanted something rigid but adjustable. If an organizer has soft sides, it's going to end up underneath the things it's supposed to be separating. These fit firmly where I put them and there are no corners to snag clothing or hurt your hand on when you reach into the drawer. It's a well-engineered product. I created three sections to my large top dresser drawer by adding the partitions from front to back. I am so pleased with the difference that I am ordering two more sets so I can do my other drawers also. These Oxo dividers cost more than the flimsy ones, but if I wasn't able to buy these, I would just not buy organizers." —SeattleBookMama

Get the two-pack from Amazon for $22.95.

If your bathroom is tiny and counter space is limited, you can also store various toiletries, extra towels, and more in these pockets!

Promising review: "This liner may be the most useful product I've ever purchased! It allows you to organize all your various bath products in conveniently sized mesh pockets. The pockets are strong enough to hold full shampoo and conditioner bottles without tearing away from the liner. No more worries about cluttered edges causing things to fall off the sides of the bathtub. No more nasty soap scum from bars of soap resting on the edge of the tub. No more rust circles from cans of shaving cream. It's brilliant!" —G. Allen

Get it from Amazon for $20.14 (also available in a gray non-transparent style).

Promising review: "My wife’s car would be a total pigpen without these. The first one was so nice, I got her a second one. They’re solid and tough and make grocery shopping so much nicer because they hold and contain everything so well." —Mitch

Get it from Amazon for $29.97+ (available in three colors and two sizes).

It has 12 standard-size open storage plastic bins and four double-size open storage plastic bins.

Promising review: "Now my daughter can see all of her toys. Before, everything was in the toy box, which itself took up a lot of room, but my daughter only played with the toys at the top. Now that all of her toys are visible, she plays with all of them all the time. I love that the bins are interchangeable too. They don’t have a set spot and can go anywhere." —Rachael_Roc

Get it from Amazon for $63 (available in six styles and in a set with a bookshelf and in four colors).

You get 50 cards that include 10 stretches, seven workouts, and a goals and guide card.

Promising review: "Like many of us, I know I should warm up and stretch before and exercise and cool down and stretch after exercise. Also like many of us, I don't tend to have a good exercise routine or even the best knowledge of what or how to do it, or even the creativity to be able to mix things up. These cards have helped with that. Each card features a picture of an exercise, a description of how to properly perform it, recommended number of reps, and a rating for level of difficulty." —Lance

Get the bodyweight set from Amazon for $19.02 (available in multiple options).

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Sam Wieder says: "Before, I kept my jewelry in a small little jewelry box, and every time I would go to grab a necklace or a bracelet, I almost always had to spend extra time untangling it. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this jewelry tree, but it was cheaper than some of the other options I was considering, so I decided to take a chance, and I'm SO glad I did. Setting it up was really simple and it looks SO NICE on my dresser. I'm able to see my jewelry right in front of me, and I don't have to untangle my necklaces just to get to them. I absolutely adore it!"

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in seven colors).

Curiographer is a woman-founded, Jersey City-based shop from designer Katy Gardiner. Her pieces are made to order and she sources her driftwood from the shores of the Hudson River.

Promising review: "I LOVE my new jewelry holder! It’s so unique and beautiful. It did take a while to get but it’s worth the wait. Katy kept me up to date with her search for the perfect pieces of driftwood and made it fun allowing me to pick the ultimate piece! This would be a great gift item for any jewelry lover." —Debra Allebach

Get it from Curiographer on Etsy for $29.95+ (available in sizes S–XL and multiple rigging materials/colors).

The notepad has 60 pages. Also, here's what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma McAnaw thinks of this pad: "I have this myself and I love these little guys. They really do motivate me once I'm actually able to list things out! I'm easily overwhelmed but since making these new friends, I feel so much more organized and on top of things."

Get it from Amazon for $5.95.

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