I don’t know about you guys but at times I feel like I actually live out of my car. Between running errands around town, running to the store, and playing mommy chauffeur, there is not a day that goes by that we do not use the car. When you have four people that jump in and out of the car carrying with them snacks, sporting equipment, diaper bags, toys, balls, the beloved stuffed animal, and whatever else your kids think they cannot live without, it can tend to get a little messy.
Cars these days are becoming better equipped to handle our busy lives and offer many features to help you stay organized while on the road. With these tips on How to Organize Your Car you can have a well-organized vehicle and with a little discipline from all involved we can learn to keep it that way. To start the organizational process you will want to remove everything from your car and thoroughly vacuum and wash every surface inside. I know it’s not fun, but it’s a must.
How to Organize Your Car
Keep the trash at bay. Between snack wrappers, drink bottles, and my multiple lists, the floor can quickly become a trash dump. Now, in a perfect world every time you exit the car you would remove the trash and throw it away. In my world my screaming toddler takes top priority every time along with her millions of stuffed animals that she MUST have on all outings. When you add in grabbing my purse, cell phone, and baby bag, I quickly run out of hands and the trash stays in the car. For years I have had a plastic bag in the car to hold my trash, but the problem is the plastic bag gets kicked around and the trash ends up all over the floor anyway! Here is a great tip for you! Grab one of those plastic cereal dispensers and place a bag in it. Pop the dispenser top and throw the trash in and seal it back up. No more trash falling all over the floor!
Organize your kid’s belongings. This can be quite the challenge because kids are always using them and dropping everything in the floor. Grab a bag or bin just for them and keep it in the backseat. A bright colored bag with their name on it might help them feel important and bring them on the same page as you in the organization process. Having a bag or bin with tons of pockets makes it much easier to organize your child’s books, toys, and electronic devices. If you have one open bin you are prone to having a big jumbled up mess that is falling out on the seat. If you don’t have room in middle of the backseat, invest in a behind the seat car organizer that you can attach to the back of your seat for all their car riding goodies.
Organize your things. We all have things that we need in the car and figuring out what those things are can be a trick. Having too many items can really pose a safety risk if you were ever to get in an accident. Objects like pins and scissors can be deadly during a crash. Take special care when packing your items in the car. Anything that could be a deadly object should be treated as such. Ink pens or scissors should be kept away in a spot that closes tightly. Remember that upon impact these things may bust open and fly around so be really selective on what you think you need to carry. Try using a car visor organizer for you sunglasses and paperwork that can quickly clutter up your car.
Organize the trunk. Keep an organizational bin in the trunk to help organize all your items inside and stop them from rolling around. Having one with pockets or different slots inside will help with keeping it all in one central location. Having a few large extra bags in the trunk will also help when packing groceries up and keep your bags from tipping over on the ride home.
Once you have everything in its place you MUST set a few rules into place for yourself and your family. These are a great idea if you have children and can save you a ton of time and money on cleanup:
- Everything must be put back in its place after it is used or before exiting the car.
- No food or drink.
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