How To Organize Your Storage Pantry When It’s A Nightmare Mess
The word nightmare always seems to be paired perfectly with the word mess. Doesn’t a messy pantry or closet make you wanna scream? It’s it overwhelming when you see the mess and don’t know where to begin to get it organized? About two years ago, we gave our garage a total cabinet makeover.

We were thrilled with how it turned out. It was the best home improvement we did that year for sure, but I noticed how easy it was for my utility cabinet to become a nightmare of a mess. And, I would spend hours organizing it only to have it get messed up again and again.
So, I decided to go shopping for some storage containers that would finally keep me organized. I was shocked at how expensive they were. I’m sure you don’t want to spend over $200 on plastic containers!
I was thrilled with their selection and their prices. Let me show you how I was able to turn a nightmare into a dream.
This is what this nightmare looked like. Regardless of how many times I tried to keep it tidy, it always managed to turn into a messy disaster!

While I really love my cabinet, it’s so easy to keep stuffing things back in after I use them. Ugh, yes, a nightmare.
Now, look at this beautiful and perfectly organized dream!

Now, every time I use something, it goes right back into the container easily – no mess, no fuss, and perfectly neat and tidy!
Had to make sure to clean them first!

Below, you can see the storage containers I used and how perfectly handy they all are.
First, I started off with these Clear Storage Bins with Lids.
- Store and organize all your supplies with these stackable bins.
- The perfect size for arts and crafts supplies, readers, paints, toys and more
- These stackable plastic bins will save space and make cleanup time easy!
Perfect for housing all of my paint brushes, tape, and other painting tools.

I love how I can easily see what’s in them. The clear plastic bins are perfect, and I didn’t have to waste time labeling them because I can see just what I need!
Next, I knew these Clear Round Containers with Lids were going to be perfect for items like clean-up rags and other items that never seemed to have a home.
- Easily see your school supplies thanks to these durable clear containers.
- Perfect for classroom storage of markers, crayons, pencils and more.
- Store your office or craft supplies in these Clear Round Containers with Lids and keep your classroom tidy.
- Organized classrooms make for happy teachers.
- Plastic. (6 pcs. per unit) 9″ x 7″ diam.

Then finally, these Clear Classroom Storage Tubs were the perfect choice for housing all of my paints. Now, as soon as I use paint, I can place it back exactly where I took it from.
- These Clear Classroom Storage Tubs are the perfect way to keep all your supplies organized.
- Sort books, workbooks, arts and crafts supplies and more.
- These storage tubs will make cleanup time in the classroom or at home a breeze!
- Plastic. (6 pcs. per unit) 13″ x 10″ x 5 1/2″


I know keeping this cabinet clean is going to so much easier too with my beautiful plastic bins! I can just feather dust around the bins!

I hope this helps you to get motivated and get whatever it is you need cleaned up, done swiftly and easily too with the help of Oriental Trading Company. I love shopping there for so many things. Be sure to check them out.
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I can’t wait to get some of these plastic storage bins for my kitchen pantry – hold on fast because, kitchen pantry, you are next!
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