How to store more effectively

Abstract: How to store more effectively? Life is like a mess, sometimes seeking simplicity is the secret to happiness. And home, as the space where we get along day and night, needs to be separated at the right time so that we can better control our lives. Now, learn to let go, let us start to get these storage skills and storage methods. 1. Keep only the items you love and need.

Before throwing things away, think about what you really love and need. Blindly throwing them away will only make your life worse.

1. Organize the wardrobe and throw away the clothes at the bottom of the box.

The first step in organizing is to think in terms of "item categories" and gather all the same type of things in one place. After getting together, make a judgment in one breath. Otherwise, when you take care of the bedroom wardrobe and find that there are still clothes on the balcony, you will have to make a second judgment.

The trick to organizing clothes is to "put all the clothes in the house on the floor first." Whether it’s a wardrobe drawer, a bedroom wardrobe, or a storage box under the bed, the key point is to “gather everything together without leaving anything behind.”

Step 1 Classify clothes and start sorting them out from the non-seasonal items

You can start sorting out the non-seasonal clothes, because non-seasonal clothes are the easiest to feel purely among all items. It’s easy to make a decision about whether to keep an item that’s exciting to you or not.

When inspecting each piece of clothing, you have to make three judgments:

1) Keep

2) Repair (clean)

< p>3) Donate and throw away

Parts 2 and 3 can be put into empty boxes.

Step2: Follow the following steps to consider whether to keep or leave clothes

1) Will I really wear it?

2) How many times a year will I wear it? (Only one time, then give up)

3) Does it fit now? (Don’t expect changes in size)

4) Does it need cleaning or repair? (If necessary, put it in the repair box)

5) Will it be too tacky to wear this autumn? (If so, please give up)

Clothing that can be thrown away without thinking about it:

1) Socks with holes, single socks, and loose elasticity.

2) Old underwear and non-protective bras.

3) Yellowed T-shirts.

4) A scarf that will not be worn in two seasons.

5) I haven’t worn sneakers in 3 years.

6) Broken suitcases and bags.

Step3: Organize by color/type

Patients with visual obsessive-compulsive disorder can classify according to color cards; they pay attention to mixing and matching to make fashionable ones, and can organize according to clothing types. You may wish to consider the following tips:

1) Roll up summer T-shirts and put them deep in the closet. (Save a few pieces that can be mixed with autumn coats)

2) Set aside 1-2 summer skirts that are suitable for autumn clothes and hang them up.

3) Winter cotton-padded clothes are temporarily placed at the bottom of the wardrobe.

4) Roll up the sweater and put it in the drawer.

5) Hang scarves and hats commonly used in autumn and place them near the closet door.

6) Stacking jeans is more suitable than hanging them.

7) Coats or jackets are best kept in a separate closet.

8) Putting the shoes in a transparent shoe box makes it easier to see at a glance.

2. Remove all bottles and cans from the bathroom

There are unexpectedly many bottles and cans of shampoo, conditioner, etc. placed in the bathroom. At that time, each family member used different things, including hair conditioner that was only used once a week. Whenever I cleaned the bathroom, I had to move these things out, which was really troublesome. And if bottles and cans are placed directly on the floor, nasty scale will form on the bottom. The best way is to store it in the storage space under the sink or in a storage space outside the bathroom, and then take it out when needed. It may seem like a hassle, but it saves time in cleaning every bottle and jar.

3. In the kitchen, "hide" things on the countertop

The tidiness of a kitchen depends on the cleanliness of the countertop. After all, the countertop is a place to cook, not a place to put things. In particular, there is often a danger of oil splashing near a gas stove. If the seasoning is positioned close to the gas stove, it will become sticky without you realizing it. And if these bottles and jars are kept there, they will be more difficult to clean, and the entire kitchen will easily become greasy.

Nearly all kitchens are originally designed to store condiments, so please store them in their original places. The most typical design is the slender drawer on the left side of the gas stove. If there is no such drawer, use the drawer used to hold cutlery or long chopsticks as a place to store condiments.

If there is no such drawer, it is okay to set up an area in the cabinet under the gas stove.

2. Don’t blindly pursue a minimalist life, let your home reflect your hobbies

Although we advocate a minimalist life, it does not mean that we can blindly pursue the ultimate simplicity. Kill all my hobbies. And organizing will help you discover what you love to do most. What others see as useless is your ideal life.

Some people say: Through a room, you can see through a person's personality, hobbies and habits. Indeed, hobbies can be displayed as "material" objects.

Whether it is a set of kitchenware that can cook delicious food, a set of tea sets, a piano, an easel, a wall of postcards, a set of speakers, a pile of stones, a pair of cross-stitch, or a stack of photography works, as long as they are properly stored, You can still put these beautiful things you love where you can see them, and feel the happiness they bring you every day.

PART1: Closet storage

The closet has the largest capacity among the storage spaces in the home and has outstanding storage capabilities. However, few people can make good use of it, and most people will be troubled. Because the space has no shelves, it becomes useless, and 50% of the total cannot be stored well. If you stuff a lot of stuff in at once, you will gradually forget what is underneath and inside. The closet is too deep and has no shelves or partitions, so it's inconvenient to pack small items. The reason is that the purpose of the closet is to store "quilts". In the past, quilts were mostly used to store quilts, so there was no need for partitions. Nowadays, closets are often used to store other things, so make good use of the closet space for storage.

Point 1: Use shelves, partitions, drawers and other small things to divide.

Point 2: Frequently used things should be placed where they are easiest to access.

Point 3: Decide the storage place and classification according to the purpose.

Point 4: Keep drawers below eye level.

Point 5: Put light things on top and heavy things on the bottom.

Top: A place that is difficult to access. Enlarge the box and quilt. Storage boxes with handles on the front are very convenient. You can place some things that are only used according to the seasons and old things that are not commonly used. But you can't put anything heavy.

The inside is a place that cannot be reached even with a ladder, and can be used to store unused things.

Middle: The golden area with the easiest access. Can store things commonly used in daily life. Drawers and hangers can be used to store clothes. If you only put quilts, you can put the large storage box underneath to make effective use of space.

The location inside is invisible, but relatively easy to reach. Separate with shelves and place small items in boxes, you can store things like clothes and bags, including first aid kits, groceries, rarely used books and old magazines.

Down: It is also very convenient to squat down to retrieve things. You can put clothes, irons, vacuum cleaners, children's toys, etc. Put some frequently used things, you can use hangers, special shelves, drawers, cabinets, etc.

It can store household appliances and other rarely used items, but be careful to prevent moisture.

PART2: Kitchen storage

For housewives, they spend more time in the kitchen than in other rooms. In the past, there was a saying that "a gentleman lives far away from the kitchen." Even now, for some women, the kitchen is like their own territory. To cook delicious meals for your family, your kitchen must be tidy. Start tidying up with the purpose of improving kitchen function! Usually people think that tidying up the kitchen is difficult, but if the purpose is "cooking", it is surprisingly simple.

1. Access with minimum movement

2. Keep things of all sizes and shapes in good order

3. Keep them clean

POINT1: Even in a narrow kitchen, constantly reaching for dishes and condiments can be tiring. If you want to cook well, keep a distance of 2-3 steps between the "refrigerator - cooking table - storage rack". Place things where you only need to reach out or take a step to reach them.

POINT2: You should also pay attention to things placed outside the kitchen. Frequently used things should be placed in an easy-to-reach place, and heavy things should be placed underneath. Things that are easily affected by moisture should be placed away from water.

Specific placement

The kitchen cabinets above: Because they are too high and difficult to reach, they are used to store things that are not used for a long time. Place seasonings and other items that are susceptible to moisture in places that are easily accessible.

Cooking table: A place that is easy to reach but because there is little space, frequently used condiments, detergents, sponges, etc. are placed.

Drawer: The second easiest place to get things. Place spoons, measuring cups, scissors, bottle openers and other frequently used items in order.

The shelf below: Maybe there is no fixed shelf because there is a drain pipe. You can avoid the drain pipe and use some shelves to place things like trays. You can store frequently used tools, large dishes, etc. in a place that can be easily accessed without having to squat down. The bottom is very damp. Place bottles and other things that won't get damp or heavy tools that are rarely used.

PART3: Storage around the bathroom

In places where water is used, such as bathrooms, toilets, washstands, and around washing machines, there are a lot of small items such as detergents and towels, which are very troublesome to put away. , and it’s not easy to put them neatly. To make it easy to use and tidy, how should we organize it? The organization of these places has the following similarities:

POINT1: Because it is wet, pay attention to drainage and ventilation, and keep it clean

< p>POINT2: Storage of small things after classification

POINT3: Use doors or curtains to cover things you don’t want to be exposed

Storage points around the washing machine

1. Washing machine The surrounding area is very narrow but there are many things. To ensure storage space, you must organize the little bits and pieces.

2. Shelves are a must. At least 2 or 3 layers.

Things like towels and linens can be placed above, and things like hangers and detergent can be placed below (at eye level).

3. You can also place some small boxes next to the washing machine with bottles of washing liquid and the like.

Key points for toilet storage

1. Because it is a place that is easily dirty, it needs to be cleaned more. Hope to show guests a clean and tidy side.

2. Shelves are a must. If there is no fixed one, you can also set up a special shelf near the ceiling to store toilet paper and the like. If you don't want others to see you, you can cover it with a curtain or something.

3. For the convenience of cleaning, things cannot be placed directly. Things like sanitary products, toilet paper, etc. can be kept neatly in storage boxes. Use cute deodorants, beautiful paintings, and other miscellaneous items to make your toilet look nice.

Storage points for the washstand

The washstand, which is used many times every day, contains soap, basic cosmetics, toothbrushes and toothpaste, hair care products, etc. Because there are many small things, Make good use of the narrow space for organizing.

Top: Soap, basic cosmetics, toothbrushes and toothpaste that are used every day are placed in easy-to-reach places. Things that are easy to pour can be packed in boxes. For beauty, you can decorate it with some green plants and cute groceries.

Medium: If there is space, a slender chest of drawers can be placed. Very practical for storing cosmetics, towels, underwear and more.

Bottom: Under the sink, you can avoid water pipes and use kitchen shelves. Place stock and cleaning supplies such as toothpaste, hair products, shampoo, body soap, detergent, etc.

PART4: Storage of small items

Small items such as jewelry and decorations can be packed in small bags. Put them in different bags according to the type and put them together for storage. This way you don’t have to worry about finding it, and it’s easy to carry.

Slender items can be packed in bottles. Because if it is placed flat, it takes up space and is not easy to take.

It is inconvenient to lay documents and dishes flat, but it is much more convenient to store them upright.

Use drawers to store small things. You can use trays to separate them, making them easy to access when using.

For metal shelves, you can try to use some small accessories to increase storage space.