Keep Kitchen Utensils Clean With This Smart Dollar Tree Drawer Organizer Hack

Do you ever wonder if there's a gremlin or trouble-making crumb monster living in your home, and they just happen to love leaving behind debris in your cutlery drawer? Chances are, these mythical creatures don't exist, but it doesn't feel like a far stretch when you painstakingly clean and dry your cutlery, to clear all food remnants from them, only to open this one drawer and find crumbs all over. If you're tired of wondering why this specific area can't stay clean, it might be time to upgrade your storage to keep crumbs out of your forks, knives, spoons, and other utensils. What you really need is a system that keeps debris out of your utensil holders, and Dollar Tree has just the items to help keep this drawer tidy and debris-free. By combining drawer organizers and storage containers, you have a protected pocket for your cutlery that will banish utensil clutter, too.

Crumbs could be coming from a variety of daily encounters, including countertops that have some debris on them which mistakenly gets swept in, or items that got stuck to your sleeves. By replacing your current utensil holder with the Dollar Tree Drawer Organizers and then inserting these into Rectangle Storage Containers, also from Dollar Tree for just $1.25 each, you can close the lid so any remnants from your counters don't fall in. According to YouTuber @homeofharts9641, these holders and containers fit perfectly for this purpose.

When you get your items home, make sure to give them a good wash, and dry all the plastic properly. Take out all your cutlery, organizers, and any other random items in your drawers, then use a rag to clean out all the dirt, dust, and crumbs. Place the lidded container in your drawer first, then add the holders so they are side-by-side. Rewash all your utensils, even if they seem clean, as tiny particles and food debris can stick to them and create the mess you're trying to avoid. Depending on the size of your drawers, you might have to insert the holders and container horizontally, so ensure the lid opens at the front of the drawer when you pull it out.

Once all of your pieces are washed and dried, organize them by type into the holders. Because only three holders realistically fit into the lidded container, you might want to designate two drawers to your cutlery so there is enough space for various sizes and types. Ensure your lid is closed and clasped whenever you're done taking out or putting away utensils, and you won't find any crumbs littering your holder's interior (unless you miss a spot when hand washing, but you can avoid that by using techniques to properly hand wash all your dishware and cutlery).