15 Dollar Tree Organization Finds For A Clutter-Free Linen Closet

Linen closets are an essential home storage space. After all, where else will you stash your bath linens, bedding, laundry and cleaning supplies, and extra toiletries? Sadly, it doesn't take much time for it to become unorganized and resemble Monica's messy locked closet on "Friends." The good news is you can refresh your linen closet on a budget with a few Dollar Tree storage essentials. 

For instance, small woven baskets are perfect for neatly organizing your hand towels while book bins are ideal for washcloths. Similarly, a peg board will help sort small items and stackable bins can help you make the most of limited space. Besides being cost-effective, these storage solutions will make your linen closet look presentable and reduce unsightly mess. And adding labels to the organizers will ensure your closet doesn't revert into a chaotic zone after a few days. Before you implement your organizational solutions, remember to start by wiping the shelves clean and getting rid of items you don't need before organizing. Want to maintain a tidy space for the linens (and other essentials) in your home? Head to Dollar Tree for some budget-friendly organization finds to create a clutter-free linen closet.

While following proper folding techniques is essential to storing comforters the right way in your linen closet, choosing appropriate bins is equally important. This is because they'll minimize visual clutter and keep your stored blankets and duvets contained. So, buy a few Closet Storage Bins on your next trip to Dollar Tree and use them to group similar items together. For instance, you can roll and store your blankets, comforters, duvet, quilts, and towels in these fabric bins. Buy bins in the same shade for a uniform look, or alternate between white and black for a fun checkered vibe.

Why let your linen closet remain basic when you can make it look fancy? You just need to swap the old baskets and bins with Dollar Tree's Collapsible Storage Cubes. Priced at $3 each, these cubes are costlier than their counterparts but look high-end and will minimize clutter. In case your budget doesn't allow for a complete redo, replace a few and place them at eye level for the biggest impact. Opt for the gray herringbone weave one if you're going for an understated appearance or the blue shimmery cube to dazzle.

Placing your hand towels on top of other bins or tucking them in a corner might work for a few days after you organize your linen closet. But they'll soon be all over the place, cluttering the space and making it difficult to grab them when you need them. To ensure you always have them handy, store them in Dollar Tree's Woven Straw Round Baskets. Although they're a little more pricey than the store's basic bins with each basket costing $5, they'll keep your hand towels organized while giving your storage space an elevated look.

If you store hygiene and medical products like Q-tips, travel-sized toothpaste, dental floss, and adhesive bandages in your linen closet, sort them in transparent holders to reduce clutter and retrieve them easily. If you don't want to stuff everything in a single container, Dollar Tree's Thick Bottom Clear Old-Fashioned Glasses are ideal for the role. Just empty the items from their packages and arrange them neatly in their dedicated glass. To minimize accidents, place them on high shelves so they're out of the reach of kids and pets.

It can be challenging to fit all of your essentials in the linen closet, especially if it's compact. While you can't do much regarding the bigger items (besides organizing them in bins), you can install a pegboard on one of the walls to store the smaller items and minimize future messes. Get the Jot Square Peg Board with Jot Plastic Hooks from Dollar Tree to hang items, like hair ties and cleaning cloths. You can also add little bins, like the G. Core Pegboard Cups from Amazon, to stash small miscellany, like safety pins. 

Giving everything its own space is step one to successfully decluttering and re-organizing your linen closet, and baskets and bins are key for this. While we couldn't track down the exact baskets shown in this video, Dollar Tree stocks a range of plastic baskets in various sizes, including the Essentials Tall Rectangular Slotted Plastic Baskets (7.5 inches wide and 6 inches deep), their sizable Deep Plastic Storage Bin (which is 15 inches long), and the square Starplast Plastic Storage Baskets. All of these should be large enough to hold things like rolled-up or folded towels, bedding sets, spare products, toilet paper, etc. 

If you've converted to the vertical folding philosophy and like to store your towels by rolling and standing them up for easy access, or just can't figure out how to house comforters without creating teetering piles — meet Dollar Tree's Flexible Plastic Storage Tubs with Handles and Essentials Flexi Baskets. The narrower tote baskets shown in the video aren't available online right now, but you might still be able to snag them at your local Dollar Tree. Measure how many tubs and baskets will fit into your linen closet, then, roll up your towels, comforters, and linen sets and place them in these containers for a clutter-free space you can easily slide items in and out of. 

Dollar Tree book bins are ideal for organizing many areas, including the linen closet. Use the Teaching Tree Plastic Book Bins to neatly store your cleaning supplies, like washcloths, store-bought cleaner bottles, scrubbers, and plastic or rubber gloves. In case there's more vertical room between the shelves or there's some leftover space at the bottom, get a few Stackable Containers from Dollar Tree to make the most of it. Place the book bins on one stack and use the others to house your folded towels and linens.

You can get away with using varied baskets, cubes, and bins to declutter your linen closet if it features a solid door. However, mismatched elements will stand out like an eyesore if the doors feature see-through glass panels or the shelves remain open. Fortunately, you just need to purchase storage solutions with a similar pattern and color palette for a cohesive look. And the Essentials Storage Tote Boxes with Handles and Fabric Storage Boxes with Grommets fit the bill. Not only do they look elegant, but they're also easy to pull out, push back in, or even carry around the house.

Tired of sifting through your catchall bins or tubs to locate your cleaning sponge or scrubber? Purchase the 2-Tiered Rattan Plastic Drawer from Dollar Tree to keep small items organized. But if you have lots of small things that you want to be able to see and grab quickly, you can use Essentials Stackable Clear Organizing Drawers for translucent storage. Stack them based on the shelf space you have and sort items according to their purpose.

You can often save money by buying common household items in bulk. But storing the extra toiletries, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper rolls, baby diapers and wipes, cleaning supplies, and trash bags willy-nilly in your linen closet will leave it a disorganized mess. Plus, you might miss the items in the back and replenish before you need to. To organize your spare essentials and make it easy to know what you have on hand, buy a few Plastic Locker Bins with Handles from your local Dollar Tree. Arrange the items based on their usage, putting the ones you use most at eye level. 

You need varied kinds of storage solutions to maintain a clutter-free linen closet. Obviously, you have fewer choices if you have a narrow closet. But you can still make the most of it if you're smart about the vertical space. Enter Dollar Tree Mini Plastic Storage Bins. While you can use them as is, the magic lies in stacking them to maximize the available room, giving you layers of organized storage, perfect for small items that you reach for on a regular basis.

Adding labels to baskets and bins is one of the top tips for making the most out of your small linen closet and keeping it clutter-free. But instead of using your Sharpie on the tubs, grab a few small picture frames from Dollar Tree, like Special Moments Mini Gold Photo Frames. Take out the stock picture, remove the mat and easel, and slide in your DIY label. Then, use a strong adhesive, like B-7000 Super Adhesive Glue, to attach them to your bins.

If you don't have the time or inclination to turn photo frames into labels, buy a pack of the Jot White String Tags to label the bins, baskets, cubes, or tubs in your linen closet. Since they come with strings attached, you just have to write down the names and loop them in. If these are too bland for your tastes, opt for Crafter's Square Chalk-It-Up Tags with Cords. They're available in two shapes and feature a white boundary over black tags. However, if you want a super durable option, label your fabric storage bins with Crafter's Square Galvanized Metal Tags by painting on the names or using liquid chalk.

Bored of your tidy linen closet featuring basic cubes and bins? Spice it up with gold baskets. It's a cost-effective solution since you can buy the baskets from Dollar Tree. Plus, you don't have to get rid of all your current organizers. Simply replace one or two with the Essentials Round Iron Gold Baskets or Gold Wire Trays based on your needs and available space. The metal trays and baskets will provide a break from the monotony and give your functional closet a glam touch, while helping to corral loose items or holding small towels and washcloths.