Last week, a client asked me to help him organize the console and glove compartment of his car. I think that’s the first time I’ve been asked to organize a car and it was fun! In no time at all, we had his car organized so that he can find what he needs easily.
Perhaps because I had so much fun with my client, I decided to organize my own car today. In my case, the console is pretty much empty and the glove compartment under control, but the cargo area and back seat (full of organizing supplies) needed some love and attention.
Organizing a car is like organizing any space, just on a smaller scale. Here are the basic steps:
Here are some storage ideas we used for my client:
Don’t forget about your wastebasket! Putting wrappers and other trash items in a receptacle is probably the single best thing you can do to keep, your car looking clean. I absolutely love the hand-knit basket I put in my car (I knitted it before I bought the car and it fits perfectly into the spot in front of the console! Here’s a picture:
If you like the idea of a decorative, hand-made wastebasket, there are no shortage of options for car trash cans on Etsy.
Now that my car is clean and organized, I’m off to get it washed and detailed! When I think about how much time I spend in my car, I realize I should do that more often!
Tagged with: car, knitting, organizing solutions
Thanks, Nacho! I’m inordinately fond of my knitted wastebasket.
Janine Adams September 24, 2015 09:45 AM
My mother has at least 5 empty water bottles in her car at all times. She could really benefit from a waste basket. I personally recommend keeping car wipes close (like maybe in your side door) to wipe your dashboard down during a long red light!
Chelsea September 30, 2015 08:13 AM
Thanks for tips. A drink holder on the driver door is the perfect spot for a hand sanitizer with pump. As a pet sitter, I use it all the time.
mari May 20, 2016 07:10 AM
Thanks, Mari. Great idea!!
Janine Adams May 21, 2016 07:00 PM
I love that you hand knitted your wastebasket – I never thought of “personalizing” the inside of my car!
Janet Barclay March 29, 2017 09:56 AM
Very cute wastebasket! I have a self stick little calendar on the top of my visor that is actually quite handy.
Olive Wagar April 24, 2017 07:29 AM
I’m a fan of the “pump and dump”: get gas, empty trash. I have a similar knitted basket but never thought of using it in the car as it lives near my desk. Interesting ideas!
Margaret Lukens July 6, 2018 04:50 PM
My handknit basket doesn’t fit in my car, sadly. I truly loved using it! But I have a wonderful new hand-sewn car wastebasket now: https://www.peaceofmindorganizing.com/blog/a-new-wastebasket-for-my-new-car
Janine Adams July 6, 2018 05:20 PM
Love these steps to clean the car. Most of the time forget the car is an extension of our space. So cute your knitted basket. Thank you for posting great ideas.
Nacho Eguiarte September 23, 2015 06:55 PM