How to Organize Under Kitchen Sink For a Clutter Free Kitchen

This post is all about how to organize under your kitchen sink to easily access your cleaning supplies.  

I would be lying if I said the space under my kitchen sink is always perfectly organized.

 Low kitchen cabinets can easily become cluttered. They’re inconvenient to reach and it’s hard to see what’s in there. It’s so easy to toss extra sponges and cleaning bottles in, shut the door, and ignore the disorganized mess. 

But when I do get the chance to tidy things up it truly does make my life easier when cleaning the kitchen. 

I slowly have found ways to be able to maintain an organized area under the kitchen sink and I know they will be super helpful for you to try out in your home! 

Check out the organizing hacks below to set up a realistic system to keep your cleaning supplies and tools tidy so that you can easily access them when needed! 

How do I make more room under my kitchen sink?

• Declutter items to only what you use regularly 
• Toss expired products and refill bottles that are running low 
• Prioritize vertical space, stacking storage containers and pull out organizing drawers
• Use other smart storage solutions to maximize space (more on this below!) 

How to organize the space under the kitchen sink

1. How to organize cleaning supplies under the sink

We’ll get into more specific organization hacks later but one of the most important tips is to stack storage containers.

This will ensure you make the best use of the tiny storage space under your kitchen sink.

2. Under kitchen sink pull-out storage

Clear containers will be your best friend when organizing the low cabinets that are hard to see. You don’t even need a lot of drawers to make it work either!

These stackable pull out drawers are the perfect way to keep smaller items grouped together.

3. Hooks for cleaning tools and drying cleaning gloves on the back of the cabinet door

Use every inch you can-including the doors of your cabinets. A few hooks can go a long way to hold various cleaning tools.

They’re also a great way to air dry your cleaning gloves so they don’t get musty.

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4. Upcycle bottles and food containers to store smaller items

Kitchen organizers can get expensive quickly!

To cut costs, hold onto bottles and food containers to store items. Try to use glass or plastic since they are see-through and can help you to clearly see your cleaning products.

5. Reusable products to save space and money

Use reusable items like dish brushes and cloths rather than sponges and paper towels.

Using disposable items means you have to store backups which can quickly clutter up your kitchen.

To save space and money, use reusable items that you can wash to reuse.

6. Door organizers for extra storage inside of the cabinet doors

Another option for your cabinet doors is to add these storage bins that easily attach to the door.

This option holds a bit more than a hook if you have a larger amount of products to organize.

7. Storage shelf rather than small organizers

If you don’t want to play Tetris with a bunch of clear containers, just pick up a mini shelving unit that fits perfectly in your cabinet area.

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8. Tension rod for spray bottles

If you prefer to separate your cleaning products, you can use a tension rod to maximize the space above your smaller organizers.

Tension rods are a great place to hang cleaning bottles and tools. This ensures they don’t spill all over your cabinets as well.

9. Label everything so you don’t have to rummage through products

Whether you use a label maker or a simple piece of tape, make sure to label all of your containers!

This is especially helpful if you want your roommates or family to understand your storage system setup. That way everyone can help to keep it tidy (;

10. Large storage bins for a simple storage solution

There are so many kitchen organizers to choose from and it can kind of be overwhelming.

Keep things simple by using a couple of large bins to hold your cleaning supplies.

Use one for everyday items and the other for backstock.

11. Cleaning caddy for daily cleaning

I suggest that if you use the system above to have a mini cleaning caddy for everyday cleaning tools like multi-surface spray, a scrub brush, and dishwasher tabs.

That way when you need to clean you can simply pull out your caddy and go!

12. Kitchen organizers specific to your pet peeves

If you can’t stand your garbage bags getting unrolled then you will be obsessed with this bamboo trash bag organizer with storage in the back for cleaning supplies.

Or maybe items spilling over is your pet peeve and the tension rod will be your favorite find.

Either way, customize your storage space to whatever works best for your kitchen even if it is hyper-specific.

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13. Air-tight containers to protect your cleaning products and tools

The area under your sink can get musty and leaks happen. Use air-tight containers to protect your cleaning supplies.

It also doubles as a way to keep them stored in groups for easy access.

14. Lazy Susans to reach items in the back

The kitchen cabinet space under the sink goes back pretty far!

To make it easier to reach all of your items, pick up a lazy Susan. That way everything stays compact, sorted, and upright.

15. Minimize the amount of cleaning products you use

Everything changed for me when I started to be more mindful of the types of products I was using and how many I truly needed to get my home clean.

These days, Castille soap, baking soda, and vinegar are my best friends when it comes to cleaning my kitchen.

When you minimize your cleaning supply collection you will naturally have fewer items to organize! Learn more about that process here!

What do you put under your kitchen sink?

Everyone’s kitchen is a different size and everyone has different needs but here are some items that make make the most sense to store down there:

• Cleaning supplies 
• Organizing tools 
• Spare items and backup products (dish scrubbers, cleaning rags, gloves etc.)
• Small toolbox for quick fixes and projects (screwdriver, tape, measuring tape etc.)
• Trash cans, compost bins, and recycling bins 
• Pet supplies, plant supplies etc. 

Under sink organization ideas

I hope these kitchen organizing ideas inspired you to tackle the area under your kitchen sink!

Once you take everything out, throw away some empty bottles, and decide on the layout of your storage containers it can be an easy process.

Find what works for you and don’t feel pressured to use all of the tips on this list. Everyone’s kitchen is different. The most important thing is that you find an organizing system that you can maintain and that makes your life easier! 

Have any other organizing ideas for under your kitchen sink? Let us know in the comments below! I’m sure others in the community would love to learn from you as well.

Stay well, 

Maggie

This post was all about DIY how to organize under a kitchen sink.

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