8 wrong storage methods, don't do invalid storage

Feb 05, 2024

1. There are too many storage boxes and no labels

The storage box is an indispensable tool to help with storage, but in moderation.

There are too many of them, and they will be forgotten after a long time; If there is no clear identification on the box, you can't see the items in the box when looking for something, but it will take time to find things, which greatly reduces the efficiency of access and wastes time.

Label the outside of the storage box and sort it into categories, so that it is easy to access and find in the future.

The ingredients in the kitchen should be stored in transparent boxes as much as possible, which is beautiful and easy to find.

 

2. The size of the storage box does not match

Boxes that are not the same size, instead take up space

The size of the storage box also affects the effectiveness of the storage. If the length and width of the box exactly match the shelf, it can expand the storage space and store more items; And neatly arranged, it looks very orderly and not messy at all.

According to the size of the storage area, choose the appropriate size of the storage box, and try to unify the boxes in the same cabinet.

 

3. The items are unified into the cabinet

Although the surface will be clean and tidy when all the items are stored in the cabinet, it lacks convenience. If it is a frequently used item, it is also inconvenient to turn it out of the cabinet every time you use it.

Follow the rule of 28, that is, 80% of the items are in the cabinet and 20% of the items are exposed.

For example, commonly used items should not be stored in the cabinet, but placed on the outside to reduce the difficulty of finding and improve the convenience of use. This is especially true for items in the kitchen.

 

4. Do not do regular tidying

Even if the items are well stored, they should be sorted out regularly to check and fill in the gaps. However, keep in mind that some items are used up before they are bought, and disposed of items that are not needed in time to avoid hoarding.

 

5. The storage box is stuffed to the brim

This may seem like a lot of storage, but it hinders access. Every time you take something, you have to pull out a lot of things, which undoubtedly increases the burden of tidying up.

The contents of the box should be controlled at eight points, and there should be room for easy use and organization.

 

6. Boxes with lids are placed on top of each other

The boxes with lids are stacked neatly, but it is a waste of time to move the boxes layer by layer to get the items.

Items that are not commonly used can be stacked in boxes, but if they are commonly used items, do not stack them, and it is better to arrange them in a sorted arrangement.

 

7. The classification is too detailed

If you are not good at organizing, don't force yourself to do particularly meticulous storage, otherwise it will backfire.

If you have a home with children, don't do fine classification, roughly classify it, and it is enough to know where to find it next time.

 

8. Excessive use of storage tools

Relying too much on storage artifacts can actually reduce the comfort of use. For example, the clothes in the wardrobe, there is no need to use storage compartments or organizing bags, etc., and they are very delicately organized, because they will still be a mess when you take them.

In fact, the clothes that are often worn are hung directly in the wardrobe, which is easy to reach and can also reduce wrinkles.

Including the kitchen, the tools to be used and cleaned every day, as well as condiments, can be placed in the most obvious position of the drawer, and do not need to be organized into boxes.

 

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