Organize Straws And Other Small Kitchen Items With A Simple Dollar Tree Essential
Reusable straws are growing in popularity, as consumers try to be more eco-friendly and states and cities aim to cut down on single-use plastics. Plastic straws, in particular, are an environmental concern due to their inability to go in most curbside recycling programs, as well as the amount of microplastics they contribute to our oceans. Whether they're made of stainless steel, glass, or silicone, sometimes reusable straws can be hard to store. While you can organize those loose reusable straws with an easy storage DIY using a toothpaste box, you can opt for a more permanent solution with a clever hack using the Home Collection 3-Compartment Clear Plastic Organizer ($1.25) from Dollar Tree.
Dollar Tree is a wonderland of creative DIY ideas, and TikTok user @makeitwithmicah shared a genius way to transform a standard organizing product into a clever cabinet storage hack. This is one Dollar Tree storage DIY that will help you make the most of your kitchen, thanks to the organizers' ability to hold pens, pencils, makeup brushes, and more.
Hanging your straws and other small items in an organizer
Visit your nearest Dollar Tree to find a three-compartment organizer. Consider looking in the office supplies section, as sometimes Dollar Tree has good options there as well. Choose something that will comfortably hold your straws. For the next part, you will need two Command Strips, which you can easily pick up on Amazon. We like this Command Variety Pack, as it features 10 picture-hanging strips in large and small sizes. There's a variety of unexpected ways to use Command Strips around the house, so you can never have too many!
Peel the label off your organizer, attach your strips, and then secure it onto the inside of your cabinet for quick but hidden access to your straws. You can also use this handy solution to organize other small kitchen items like measuring spoons or tea strainers. Just be careful you don't put heavy utensils in there, or you might run the risk of the organizer falling down.