If you’re like most folks – keeping your car organized seems like an almost impossible task.
It seems as though no matter how much you try and keep it clean, you find crumbs in crevices you didn’t even know existed, and important documents or mail jammed under the seat.
But with just a few simple and inexpensive hacks you can have an organized and efficient car that is bound to make your life so much easier.
Fix The Side Seat Mess
Yes… we are told “not to eat in our cars”, but with a busy schedule and a roaring stomach, many of us forgo mom’s wisdom and pop by a drive through to grab a quick bite.
Or maybe you’re like me running late out the door but trying to quickly eat breakfast… which leads you to eat and drive at the same time (not a good plan).
But did you know they actually sell inexpensive side pocket covers that fit between your seat and middle seat counsel!
Genius.
This way, nothing can fall between that dreaded side crack into the point of no return, and all you have to do is wipe the top clean when it gets dirty.
*Pro-Tip – and as an extra bonus, they actually sell file-folders that fit between the seats – so you can store important documents in an easy to reach location!
Buy A Mini Vac
Okay, even if you don’t eat in your car, it seems that the floor carpets always become a mess.
And with kids… it’s almost a guarantee.
But having a tiny handheld vacuum that fits in your trunk, you can quickly vacuum up a mess without having to pull over and fumble around your purse for quarters to use in the same vacuum that has sucked up everyone else’s filth.
This simple hack is a way to keep your car looking fresh and is super convenient.
Trunk Organizer
What’s in your trunk? Do you even know?
Often times it seems as the trunk is the place we throw all the stuff we are trying to get out of the way to fit people in our car and hide our mess at the same time.
But a simple trunk organizer with pockets is an easy way to keep your items in one place, and easy to find.
Consider adding an emergency car kit (tire pressure gauge, oil, jack, etc) and a first aid kit.
You can also use a few pockets to throw in all your reusable bags – so you can actually find them when you are shopping or checking out your town’s farmer’s market!
And if you ever need to clean or vacuum your trunk, everything is in one trunk organizer with a handle and comes out in one swoop!
This also stops stuff from rolling all around your trunk.
For The Kids
If you have kids, keeping your car organized almost seems impossible.
Consider purchasing a binder and filling it with coloring sheets, along with a pouch that fits inside the binder full of crayons and markers.
Teach your children they are able to color in the car, but everything needs to be put back in the binder at the end (and placed in the backseat pocket) once you arrive at your destination.
Other parents have found success from making “travel pouches” filled with small toys and activities that can be stored in shower caddies or small mesh pouches.
Don’t Forget The Garbage Can!
Consider using a small cereal Tupperware container with a lid as your garbage can. Simple items like gum wrappers, price tags, and receipts can be easily tossed into this and emptied into a larger trash can each time you fill your tank up.
You don’t need to spend a ton of money buying gadgets to organize your car, but by adding these simple hacks to your car, you’re bound to have more order and organization.
(h/t Better Change Project)