12 IKEA Products That Are Perfect For Organizing Your Utility Closet

If you're lucky enough to have an extra closet that you can dedicate to essentials like cleaning products, tools, and emergency supplies, it can be a saving grace for the organization of the rest of your home. That is, if you're able to turn it into a functional space. All of those oddly-shaped spray bottles, miscellaneous cleaning accessories, and random tools can be a challenge to organize, especially if you're only working with some basic shelves. Thankfully, there's an easy way to declutter your utility closet and give all of your items a proper home, and all it takes is a trip to IKEA.

IKEA is well-known for its affordably-priced furniture and minimalist design, but this retailer also carries plenty of products that go well beyond basic side tables and cube shelves. One of the brand's core goals is to create simple, functional, and well-designed items that fit seamlessly into its customers' daily routines, and this includes plenty of organizational products that can help bring some order to a messy storage space. Whether you're looking for simple, low-cost solutions that can act as a supplement to your existing organizational system or larger products that can help you completely overhaul your utility closet's storage system, you're sure to find something helpful within IKEA's massive catalog of items.

One of the most difficult parts of organization is finding effective storage methods for all of those tiny, random items. That's where the GLIS box with lid for $4.99 can come in handy. Rather than sentencing small objects like screws, pushpins, batteries, and zip ties to a life of disorganization, ditch your junk drawer and stow them away in a divided box in your utility closet. Because they have convenient flat lids that are designed to fit securely into the bottom of another box, you can also buy multiple GLIS boxes and stack them without issue.

One of the easiest ways to maximize storage in your utility closet is to take advantage of the vertical space you have available, like any vacant walls or the back of the door. IKEA's LEN hanging storage is perfect for that. For around $10, you get a hanging organizer with five conveniently-sized pockets for your essentials. A rack like this is great for storing smaller items that need to remain easily accessible, like cleaning products, rags, and packs of batteries.

If your closet already has a shelf installed, the PÅLYCKE clip-on hook rack might be just what you need to upgrade your organization. It conveniently and securely slides onto an existing shelf without requiring any screws or adhesive, giving you the flexibility to move it around and reorganize your space at will. Use it to store items that have a hole or loop, like broomsticks, cleaning rags, and garden tools. As an added bonus, it's only $2.99, so it can make for an incredibly budget-friendly addition to your utility closet setup.

Utility closets often function as one massive junk drawer, full of items that seem to have no other logical place for storage. Because of this, it's easy to lose track of exactly what's stowed away and where. With this SAMLA box, however, that will no longer be an issue. The transparent plastic allows you to see what's stored inside at a glance, making it easier to track down the exact item you're looking for without having to open the box or rely on a labeling system. Store it on the ground or on a large shelf.

The lower part of your utility closet can easily become a mess of random boxes and organizers, but the JONAXEL storage combination can help bring some order to the chaos. Made of sturdy steel with a powder coating, this small but mighty storage system for about $50 is the perfect choice if your utility closet is in a humid space like the bathroom, laundry room, or garage. This product also comes in plenty of different shapes and sizes, meaning you're sure to find an option that will fit even the most awkward closet space.

Looking for a one-stop organizational system that will cover all of your bases? Consider the TROFAST storage combination with boxes for $79.99. While its intended use is as a toy organizer, this sliding drawer storage system could also fit perfectly in the bottom of a utility closet and hold everything from cleaning supplies to spare linens. The flat top means you'll have additional room for storing items and, as with many of IKEA's products, there are plenty of options to personalize this storage system to fit both your closet space and organizational needs.

More shelving means more opportunities for functional storage, but it can be difficult to find organizational pieces that won't blow your budget. Luckily, IKEA has you covered with the BAGGEBO shelf unit. This simple metal unit is only $20, has three large shelves for storage, and is made of sturdy, powder-coated metal. It's also fairly low-profile, meaning it won't take up a ton of extra space in your utility closet, and it has spaces between the shelves that are large enough to store and organize cleaning supplies upright (14⅛ inches and 12 inches).

Whether you keep them to clean up after your dog or use as trash bags in the bathroom, repurposing plastic grocery bags is a cost-effective and eco-friendly way to make the most of everything you own. But where should you store them? If the bag-within-a-bag system isn't working for you any more, consider picking up a VARIERA plastic bag dispenser from IKEA for just under $5. This simple product can be mounted on the wall or door of your utility closet for a convenient place to store and easily grab plastic bags when you need them.

Organization doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes, the best solutions are the simplest. These HULTARP hooks are only $3 for a pack of five, and they can act as the perfect way to hang items like broomsticks, tools, and towels. If you already have a hanging rail or wire shelf in your closet, you can simply slip these hooks on to create easy hanging storage. If that's not the case, however, don't worry — you can purchase a HULTARP rail for just $6 as well.

If you use your utility closet for storing any soft items — think extra towels, guest linens, even winter clothes during the summer — it can be a struggle to keep everything neatly folded and maintained. A simple plastic bag, like the PÄRKLA storage case, can help. Because it's soft-sided, it can easily squeeze to fit tight spaces in your utility closet. The plastic material is also great for preventing any damage during storage. At just $2, it's an inexpensive and simple way to organize and protect your items.

Deep cleaning a room often takes multiple products and tools, and carrying them throughout your house individually can add an extra layer of annoyance to an already taxing chore. So why not just store your most-used supplies, like a scrub brush, all-purpose cleaning spray, and a roll of paper towels, in a container that's easy to transport? This $2.99 RÅNEN basket features holes on the side to prevent trapped moisture, is made of sturdy, easy-to-clean plastic, and is small and sleek enough that it can easily slide onto a shelf when not in use.

Even the tiniest utility closet can get an organizational upgrade with the NEREBY wall shelf for $9.99. This wall-mounted storage unit can free up valuable room in your utility closet and create a convenient spot to grab items. The shelf is a little under 5 inches deep and 16 inches wide, so it's the perfect size to hold a few bottles of soap or disinfectant spray. It also features a small bar along the front that can be used in conjunction with a couple of S-hooks to hang items, like the five-pack of NEREBY hooks for $3.