Contrary to its name, this drawer shouldnt actually be filled with junk.
Create a more functional space with these tips.
I can also tell that its possible to avoid having a junk drawer altogether.
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Unnecessary items can easily make their way into the junk drawer when were in a rush to tidy up.
Even if your junk drawer is organized perfectly, you’re sure to accumulateunwanted clutterover time.
To help you get started, these are the items I recommend tossing from your junk drawer.
All other chargers, cables, andcords should be organizedelsewhere.
Otherwise, theyll quickly create a jumbled mess inside the junk drawer.
Coupons and Menus
Thankfully, in todays digital age, physical coupons and menus are a rare sight.
Paper menus tend to get caught and stuck at the back of the drawer which can be frustrating.
Test all pens on a piece of scrap paper and keep a few good ones.
The rest should be keptorganized in a desk draweror a cabinet with other backstock office supplies.
Random rubber bands, stray staples, and paper or binder clips are bound to get lost in it.
Not to mention, you could easily hurt yourself if you tend to toss in loose thumbtacks.
Any excess office supply items should be kept in your designated home office space.
Beauty Supplies
Similarly, this space shouldnt mirror yourbathroom vanity, either.
Plus, a hot kitchen generally isn’t the best storage environment for most of these items.
But more importantly, for safety reasons, you dont want medicines or supplements falling into the wrong hands.
Dont forget to let go of expired meds by checking for your localdisposal locations via the FDA.
Broken things that you have no intention of fixing should follow suit.
