Keep your home sparkling with these cleaning supply storage tips.
Where Should You Store Cleaning Supplies?
Its important to always read the label on any bottle for specific warnings or instructions.
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Across the board, cleaning supplies should be stored in a cool, dry area with good ventilation.
Youll want to keep bottles away from anything hot or potentially flammable.
They should never be kept where pets or kids can grab them.
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Add child safety locks to cabinets within reach.
Avoid placing products on high shelves to prevent falls.
Ideally, most, if not all, of yourcleaning suppliesshould be stored in the same location.
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However, there are exceptions to this rule.
For example,bathroom cleanersare best kept in or near the bathrooms.
Similarly, dishwasher and laundry machine cleaners should be kept in close proximity to the appliances.
For both these items and everyday essentials, check out the following organizing tips to keep cleaning supplies tidy.
Cleaning Supply Storage Ideas
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Doing so keeps items organized and avoids leaks and spills onto other surfaces.
Bypass baskets made of fabric, natural materials, or metal.
In the event of a leak, these materials make the container difficult to clean.
Use each section to sort products by key in and add a clip-on label to indicate their purpose.
Pegboard with hooks can hold rags and small dusters.
Want an even easier alternative?
Evoke college dorm memories of carting your shower supplies to the bathroom with a caddy to corral your cleaners.
Use one for your daily products in lieu of a caddy.
Use a divided lazy Susan for smaller products, such as scrub brushes.
