Organization isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity – especially in a busy household. From the kitchen to your office, things can get cluttered pretty quickly. That’s where labels come in. They not only help you find what you need quickly but also maintain order in your home. Here are 15 ways I use labels to keep my home tidy and well-organized.
1. Labeling Kitchen Containers
Labeling kitchen containers is a game-changer. It eliminates the guesswork when looking for ingredients and keeps everything neat. I use chalkboard labels for my glass containers. They are easy to clean and you can change the label anytime.
For instance, if I change my rice container into a pasta container, I can easily rub off the old label and write a new one. This saves me from having to peel off sticky labels. It also gives my kitchen a rustic, personalized touch.
2. Labeling Kids’ Toys
Toys can easily become a messy sight in any home. Labels help my kids know where each toy belongs. I use picture labels for my younger children who can’t read yet. For example, the box for toy cars has a picture of a car and the name written underneath.
This makes clean-up time easier and also helps my children learn new words. As they grow older, I replace the picture labels with word labels to encourage reading.
3. Labeling Cords and Cables
In this digital age, we all have a tangle of cords and cables. Labels have helped me quickly identify which cable belongs to which device. I use bread tags as labels for my cords. For instance, I write “TV” on a bread tag and attach it to the TV cable. This trick has saved me a lot of time, especially when I need to unplug a specific device from the power strip.
4. Labeling Cleaning Supplies
I store my cleaning supplies in spray bottles and plastic containers. Labels help me quickly identify what’s inside each bottle or container. I use waterproof labels for my cleaning supplies. For example, I label my DIY vinegar cleaner as “Vinegar Cleaner”. This ensures I don’t confuse it with something else. Labels also help me remember the purpose of each DIY cleaner.
5. Labeling Clothes Storage
Seasonal clothes can easily get mixed up without proper organization. Labels help me keep my clothes storage in order. I use clothing rack dividers as labels for my clothes. For instance, I label my winter clothes as “Winter” and my summer clothes as “Summer”. This makes it easier for me to find the clothes I need for each season. It also helps me keep track of what clothes I have and what I need to buy.
6. Labeling Office Supplies
Office supplies can easily become a cluttered mess. Labels help me keep my office supplies in order. I use adhesive labels for my office supplies. For instance, I label my pens and pencils box as “Pens and Pencils”. This ensures I can find what I need quickly. Labels also help me keep track of what office supplies I have and what I need to buy.
7. Labeling Food Storage
Food storage can be tricky, especially with leftovers. Labels help me keep track of what’s in my fridge and when it was stored. I use erasable food labels for my food storage. For instance, I label my leftover soup as “Soup 08/20”. This ensures I know what’s in each container and when it was stored. Labels also help me prevent food waste by reminding me to eat leftovers before they go bad.
8. Labeling Bathroom Supplies
Bathroom supplies can easily get mixed up, especially in a shared bathroom. Labels help me keep my bathroom supplies in order. I use waterproof labels for my bathroom supplies. For example, I label my shampoo and conditioner bottles as “Shampoo” and “Conditioner”. This ensures I don’t confuse them, especially when I’m in a rush. Labels also help me keep track of what bathroom supplies I have and what I need to buy.
9. Labeling Craft Supplies
Craft supplies can easily become a disorganized mess. Labels help me keep my craft supplies in order. I use adhesive labels for my craft supplies. For instance, I label my box of glitter as “Glitter”. This ensures I can find what I need quickly. Labels also help me keep track of what craft supplies I have and what I need to buy.
10. Labeling Home Maintenance Supplies
Home maintenance supplies can easily get lost or mixed up. Labels help me keep my home maintenance supplies in order. I use adhesive labels for my home maintenance supplies. For example, I label my box of screws as “Screws”. This ensures I can find what I need quickly. Labels also help me keep track of what home maintenance supplies I have and what I need to buy.
11. Labeling Pet Supplies
Pet supplies can easily become a cluttered mess. Labels help me keep my pet supplies in order. I use adhesive labels for my pet supplies. For instance, I label my bag of dog food as “Dog Food”. This ensures I can find what I need quickly. Labels also help me keep track of what pet supplies I have and what I need to buy.
12. Labeling Storage Boxes
Storage boxes can easily become mixed up without proper organization. Labels help me keep my storage boxes in order. I use adhesive labels for my storage boxes. For example, I label my box of Christmas decorations as “Christmas”. This ensures I can find what I need quickly. Labels also help me keep track of what I have in storage.
13. Labeling Shoes Storage
Shoe storage can easily become a cluttered mess. Labels help me keep my shoe storage in order. I use adhesive labels for my shoe storage. For instance, I label my box of winter boots as “Winter Boots”. This ensures I can find what I need quickly. Labels also help me keep track of what shoes I have and what I need to buy.
14. Labeling Garden Supplies
Garden supplies can easily get lost or mixed up. Labels help me keep my garden supplies in order. I use adhesive labels for my garden supplies. For example, I label my bag of potting soil as “Potting Soil”. This ensures I can find what I need quickly. Labels also help me keep track of what garden supplies I have and what I need to buy.
15. Labeling Medicines
Medicines can easily get mixed up, especially in a family home. Labels help me keep my medicines in order. I use adhesive labels for my medicines. For instance, I label my box of cold medicine as “Cold Medicine”.
This ensures I don’t confuse it with something else. Labels also help me keep track of what medicines I have and what I need to buy. Remember, a well-organized home is a happy home. So, get labeling today!