Instantly Organize Cluttered IKEA ALEX Drawers With One Affordable Product

Your trusty ALEX drawer unit was supposed to make life easier. But here you are, dealing with a hodgepodge of clutter every time you open it. Maybe you haven't had the chance to add drawer inserts yet. Or maybe you did, only to realize they don't fit right. Well, you're not alone. Ask anyone who's bought an IKEA ALEX unit, and they'll say it's hard to find organizers that match its deep yet narrow size. Some leave awkward gaps in the back; others need to be trimmed to fit inside. That's all about to change, though, since we found the perfect gadget to utilize your deep drawer space for maximum storage. Behold: the GRÅSIDAN box set, which (no shocker) is sold at IKEA, too.

Made of eco-friendly paperboard, the set includes one large, two medium, and two small boxes — all for around $10. Combine them, and they fill up an ALEX drawer snugly. Do note that this product is best suited for the ALEX five-drawer model, not the nine-drawer one. The latter is a bit more shallow (46 centimeters versus 56 centimeters), so you may need to do some rearranging. Either way, these boxes are modular, allowing you to play around with different configurations, which gives them an advantage over one-piece trays.

ALEX drawers are among the top-rated IKEA products to arrange a home office, but they obviously can't organize themselves. That's where the GRÅSIDAN boxes step in — categorizing those small bits and bobs that often get lost in a drawer. Think pens, paper clips, post-it notes, and flash drives. What about bulkier items like game controllers and notebooks, you ask? These can be stashed away in the largest compartment, which measures 11 by 11 inches.

Beyond office organization, these dividers can help tame beauty products if you've turned your drawer unit into a vanity. You could group hair ties and lip balms in the square pockets, followed by hand creams and face oils in the rectangular ones. Or, let's say one of your ALEX drawers is a junk drawer. In that case, you can count on the GRÅSIDAN set to keep your sunglasses, keys, and receipts separate for easy access.

It's important to point out that this product is hard to clean. Worse, the paperboard material can easily get damaged in case of spills (so beware when storing makeup!). On the bright side, it's well affordable given it goes all the way back inside the drawer. There's also no need to secure the bottom of the organizers since they won't slide around. But if you're looking for something even cheaper, try the IKEA ALEX drawer organizer hack that is practically free using old phone and tablet boxes. It may be harder to get the perfect fit, though.