You probably pay a lot of attention to keeping the top of your desk tidy. After all, who can work with all that stuff in the way? But try looking a little bit deeper and check out your desk drawers. Chances are, they’re not nearly as neat as what’s on the surface. It can be […]
12 Green Cleaning Products You Can Make Yourself
Everybody loves the look and smell of a clean house. But few of us love using (or smelling) the chemicals that actually get us there. I mean, who wants to clean their house in a HAZMAT suit? If you’re into healthier cleaning options — and saving yourself some money — here are 12 different ways to […]
Clean Your Shower Curtain in 10 About Minutes or Less
You chose the perfect shower curtain, and it looks amazing in your bathroom. Right on! But a few weeks or months later, it’s not looking so great. Hard water and soap scum have taken hold, turning your once lovely shower curtain into a stinky eyesore…especially noticeable when you’re in the shower. Yuck! Isn’t a shower […]
Messy Garage? Here’s How to Fix It
When warmer weather comes around, most of us turn our thoughts to cleaning up the yard, planting, and generally making everything outside look spiffy. But in the midst of all that, there’s something else that needs your attention: the garage. I don’t know about you, but ours tends to be neglected, especially during the colder […]
8 Ways to Tame the Black Hole That is Your Purse
You probably spent good money on your purse. When you buy one, you look high and low for something with enough room, without being too big. You need pockets to keep things organized, and accessible spots for things like your phone and keys. So, how did such a great purse become a black hole, where its impossible […]
Goodbye, Hard Water Stains! Hello, Spotless Glass!
You work hard to keep your home clean, and there’s nothing like clear, spotless glass to make things shine. Whether it’s windows, bathroom mirrors, or your shower door, when you clean that glass, you want it CLEAN…not full of spots. Here’s how to get that crystal-clear look without spending hours on the job. In fact, […]
11 Ways to Reuse Paper Towel Rolls
If you were anything like me as a kid, you remember rescuing those empty paper towel rolls from the trash to make stuff with them. (Maybe it was just me…) Now that you’re grown up, your creative side still wonders if you should really just be throwing those away. Well, at Organization Junkie, we’re happy to tell you that the […]
22 Odd Ways to Use Q-Tips
Cotton swabs are handy. You can use them for makeup, cleaning cuts, and a lot more…except cleaning your ears, right? RIGHT?! Â (Don’t do that.) Chance are you’ve got a box of these hanging around in your bathroom, so don’t let them rest there in vain. Here are 22 uses for Q-tips that you may not […]
15 Weird Ways to Use Ziploc Bags Around the House
Those zipper-close baggies are usually used for sandwiches, and they’re perfect for that. But guess what? There are tons of other ways to use them around the house. From the kitchen to the backyard, these little plastic gems can make your life a lot easier. Here are 15 funky ways to use them. 1. Store […]
16 Strange Things to Do With Baby Wipes
If you have a child in diapers, you’ve got baby wipes hanging around your house. You probably keep some in your diaper bag for wiping little faces, hands, and yes, little behinds. They definitely come in handy if you have kids, but did you know that baby wipes — whether you have small children or […]