Cloth storage bins

Pop quiz: do you know where your black socks are? Your dressy shoes? Clothes storage boxes and shoe boxes take the guesswork out of finding your wardrobe pieces.

In the quest to tidy, storage containers can make the difference between an organized home and one heaped with mismatched boxes in the closets and garage. To find the best, we tossed 32 bins and totes down a flight of stairs, left them in the rain, and stuffed them full of books and blankets. We simulated flooding, water leaks, and dropped bins down flights of stairs to see how well they survived those tests. We searched for bins that stored a variety of items neatly and securely—ideally in square shapes to maximize the space inside. We looked for bins with closures that were easy to use and worked consistently, as well as bins that were widely available. All of our recommended containers will stow your things safely and are easy to carry or roll around. I also dug into several technical papers and articles to learn about the durability of different plastics.

Cloth storage bins

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Use sets of clothes storage containers for organizing your socks and ties or makeup accessories. Nothing matches the joy of waking up to a well organized wardrobe.

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Easy fixes, like using the same hangers are also a fast track to a feeling of calm. Where is that tie you got for your birthday last year? Where are those jogging pants? Keeping your accessories and clothes organized is crucial for everyday convenience, stress-free mornings and flawless wardrobe control. At IKEA, we offer clever clothes storage ideas which will help you keep your wardrobe organized.

Cloth storage bins

We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. The bins, bags, and totes to keep all of your favorites safe in the off-season. They say there is a season for everything. And, yes, you don't have to be a total fashionista or a Vogue devotee to know that also applies to clothes! Many of us have experienced the challenge of keeping track of a wardrobe that includes a stack of shorts and tank tops and a closet full of chunky sweaters and warm boots. While switching out a portion of your clothing can be daunting, it can actually be a smooth and dare we say, fun?

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And one of our three-year-old test samples survived a bear attack in and is still going strong. We even spotted them in an episode of Tidying Up with Marie Kondo in a freshly decluttered garage. All of our recommended containers will stow your things safely and are easy to carry or roll around. The Sterilite gets a 4. Flaws but not dealbreakers: This is the only plastic container we recommend that let water in when we hosed it down. This bin is made with durable HDPE, so it will withstand weather better than many others we tested. Heavy-duty containers. Our plastic picks are made with polypropylene labeled PP, the most common plastic we found or high-density polyethylene HDPE, for heavy-duty containers. Rubbermaid Brute Totes Tough bins for extreme conditions. Jackie Reeve. Meet your guide. Your dressy shoes? In testing we consolidated three bins of holiday decorations into the Sterilite and wheeled it into storage—quick and easy.

Pop quiz: do you know where your black socks are?

Keep your dress shoes looking good and well organized with individual fabric shoe storage bins with a breathable mesh lining. These inexpensive, breathable boxes are better than plastic bins for clothes storage and they were the easiest to load and unload. New Lower Price. No need to worry about dust and moths either—our clothes storage bins keep your clothes safe and clean for months. To ensure the lid stays shut on things you want to store long-term, these bins have eyelets at their connection point that can perfectly hold a zip tie. Frequently asked questions about our clothes storage How do you keep clothes fresh in storage containers? These durable bins are best at surviving brutal cold, stack easily, and have comfortable molded handles to easily carry heavy loads. The container was otherwise undamaged. Though the container would probably need to be replaced after a major fall, your stuff would stay inside. They were also the tightest-sealing clear bins we tested, thanks to a foam gasket in the lid and extra latches around the edges most bins have only two on each end. The bear stole the bin from outside my chicken coop, dropped it on the latched side until it popped open, and made off with some chicken food. I also dug into several technical papers and articles to learn about the durability of different plastics.