Less Mess, More Yes

Make Laundry Day a Breeze with Weave!

By Cassie Beigel of Sterilite Corporation

Nobody likes laundry day. It’s one of those chores that seems never-ending, and especially with kids that love to make a mess there are always piles of clothes, sheets, and towels building up that need to be washed. An effective organizational system in the laundry room can make all the difference when it comes to tackling the chore. Sterilite’s Weave Laundry items will not only help to sort and contain, but will add an aesthetic decorative touch to the laundry room!

The Sterilite Weave Laundry Hamper is the perfect stylish solution for concealing dirty or clean clothes in the laundry room. Place two or three hampers against the wall near the washer to hold clothes sorted by fabric type or color, such as by lights, darks and whites. This will make doing a load of laundry much easier, and the baskets’ weave pattern will provide ventilation to help prevent any bad odors from filling the room.

Storage space is crucial in the laundry room for holding all laundry needs. Keeping detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softener, etc. out in the open can give the room a cluttered, unorganized feel. Sterilite’s Weave Baskets come in three convenient sizes, Small, Short, and Tall, and are a great solution for holding all of these laundry items. The Tall Weave Basket conveniently fits bigger items such as detergent, while the Small and Short Baskets are perfect for smaller laundry needs. The baskets and hamper use the same modern weave pattern which gives the laundry room a cohesive, attractive look!

With these Weave Laundry items, the laundry room will be transformed into a space that everyone will be envious of!

Open Me - Contents are Safe!

By Meredith Bernstein of Sterilite Corporation

It's Spring, with Summer on its way! Birds are tweeting. Flowers are blooming. Kids are riding their bikes. Baseball is in season. Ice cream trucks are riding around. It's time to prep the garden and plan summer camping weekends. 

May flowers have begun blooming, now that April showers have done their job. However, if more is added to gardens - vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers, etc. - a trip to the store is needed. Stores are stocked and there are plenty of associates eager to help make the vision become a reality. 

Soil √

Tools √

Seeds/plants √

Pots √

It's most idea to get everything needed in one store visit, but oftentimes, when visions become a reality, last minute needs come up and require more trips to the store. However, if there are extra supplies once the garden is in good shape, Gasket Totes are the ideal storage solution to keep the supplies protected until next year. Extra soil? No problem! Store it in a tote and rest easy knowing the strong latches and gasket are teaming up together to keep the pests, moisture and air out during the harsh winter months, whether it's stored in the basement, garage or attic.

After the gardens are planted and summer vacation and long weekends start, camping is a popular family-friendly option, keeping everyone entertained. Now is the time to start taking the camping supplies out from storage so they are easy to access.

Tent √

Sleeping bag √

Air mattress √

Blankets √

Gasket Totes come in two sizes, making it easy to find the storage space needed for all the different camping supplies - 20 and 30 gallons. Plus, as an added feature, each Gasket Tote has a domed lid which offers extra space when needed. Perfect for taking advantage of every inch of storage space.

Once the Summer is over and kids return to school, it'll be time to store all the camping gear away with the garden supplies. Gasket Totes are built with recessed lids and channeled walls, giving each one added strength and rigidity, which allows secure stacking to help take advantage of the vertical storage space. Be certain all stored items will be well-protected and safeguarded during those harsh winter months with the 20 and 30 Gallon Gasket Totes!

                     

April Showers Bring May Flowers

By Michaela Coyle of Sterilite Corporation

It's that time of the year again. The ground is thawing, the days are getting longer and it's finally warming up! Perfect time to get outside and get your spring cleaning in full swing. What better place to start than the garden?

Getting outside for fresh air and vitamin D is so important for the soul. Warmer days are ahead so what project should jumpstart your spring cleaning? Cleaning up the aftermath of the winter season. The cold winter leaves behind all kind of debris in the garden that needs to be cleaned up so your flowers can bloom and also improve your curb appeal.

Cleaning up can be made easier when you have the best storage solution for your garden necessities! Sturdy clear storage boxes can keep all your gardening tools, hoses, soil and more neat, organized and contained from season to season.

Sterilite's Clear Stacker Line, is available in multiple sizes and is the ideal storage solution for organizational challenges around the home, especially in the garage. The smaller sizes are great for organizing the garage shelves and the larger sizes are perfect for those bigger items that you store in the garage but want to ensure they are still protected. These Storage Boxes were designed to be modular - stack same or different sizes together for efficient use of vertical storage space!

With these Clear Stacker Boxes, your garden essentials will be stored safely and keep your garage space tidy year round! So plant those seeds and let the April showers bring May flowers!

CLEARing Out the Closet

By Alexi Migneault of Sterilite Corporation

Don't let winter dampen your mood, being stuck inside because of frigid air is the perfect excuse to just lay up in blankets and watch movies! But what's even better than that is organizing one room at a time because with organizing comes great benefits: you'll stay warm from moving around, you'll clear out your clutter in time for warmer weather, and you will feel less stressed with a cleaner, more organized home!

The ClearView Line is the perfect solution for all sorts of organizing needs and wants! With seven different sizes ranging from 6 quarts to 60 quarts - with this amount of size range the opportunities are endless. This line also includes one box that can fit perfectly underneath beds so you can finally utilize that empty space between the frame and the floor!

Here are some items perfect for storing away:

• Clothing for any season
• Wrapping paper
• Children's toys
• Shoes
• Blankets
• Accessories

The options are endless with the ClearView Line and with the clear base and lid, items are easily seen and accessible and the Sweet Plum adds that beautiful pop of color! 

Organize After the Holidays!

By Michaela Coyle of Sterilite Corporation

Countdown to Christmas is here! Soon all of that running around, holiday shopping, and food prepping will come to an end and you will be ringing in the New Year!

But first, we need to store the decorations, leftover wrapping paper, ornaments and festive wreaths. It’s so important to organize these items and store them safely from year to year. Here are some must-have holiday storage products!

The new Sterilite 40” Wrap Box is perfect for storing away even those taller rolls of wrapping paper until next season. It’s slim and stands up vertically which makes for efficient storage. When it’s time to start wrapping the clear Wrap Box is easy to identify and keeps contents protected from dust and damage, which is a plus!

Un-decorating the Christmas tree may not be as enjoyable as decorating but it’s a must when trying to get your house back in order. Using the Sterilite Stack & Carry- 2 Layer Ornament Box makes it easy to store ornaments away and it’s adjustable to fit small and large ornaments in the same box.

Totes or storage boxes are great for storing larger decorations, but when you need to store an artificial wreath, it can get tricky. The shape is unique which is where the Sterilite Nesting Wreath Box comes in handy. It has a built-in wreath hanger which will keep the wreath in place and maintain the shape from year to year.

Once you have all of your storage ready to go, you can sit back, celebrate the holiday, and plan for the smoothest transition into the new year.  Appreciate the quality time with friends and family, and enjoy all of the delicious food. Happy Holidays!

Back to College Ready!

By Cassie Beigel of Sterilite Corporation

While enjoying summer days on the beach under the sun, the last thing someone wants to think about is heading back to college for the start of the fall semester. Unfortunately, bags don’t pack themselves and getting prepared to move into a college dorm room needs to happen at some point during the summer fun. Going back to school can be overwhelming and it’s difficult to remember all the things one needs to pack for a new dorm room. Dorm rooms typically aren’t the biggest which is why it’s important not to overpack and be clever with fitting all necessary belongings in that one room. Maximizing storage is essential when there is limited space!

The Sterilite Wide 3 Drawer Cart is a perfect storage solution that doubles as a great nightstand to keep next to the bed in a dorm room. The cart’s three wide drawers can hold anything from textbooks to clothes to bedside necessities. Instead of carrying a heavy nightstand from the car to the new dorm room on move-in day, this cart has casters on the bottom making it easy to transport and move wherever needed.

Community showers can be a new concept to many when moving into college for the first time. The luxury of being able to keep all bathroom and shower products stored in the bathroom doesn’t exist when living in a dorm. The Sterilite Bath Caddy is perfect for holding shampoo, toothpaste, body wash, and all other essentials to and from the bathroom. Keep this caddy somewhere in the room where it can be quickly grabbed on the way to the bathroom to take a shower or brush teeth before class.

Of course if someone lives in a dorm, they’re going to need something that makes bringing laundry back and forth from the building’s laundry room as effortless as possible. The Sterilite 1.75 Bushel Ultra™ Wheeled Laundry Basket was practically made for a dorm room! Its wheels and handle make it extremely simple to transport clothes and take away from the dread of laundry day. This basket can even be used as a hamper for storing dirty clothes.

These three items will make living in a dorm a lot more manageable. Good luck and happy moving!

Rainy Day Art Station!

By Cassie Beigel of Sterilite Corporation

When the kids get out of school for summer vacation, it can be difficult to think of ways to keep them entertained every day. Of course the pool, beach, or park are great spots to go on a beautiful sunny day, but what about on a rainy day? Being a mom stuck inside with the kids all day because of poor weather can be exhausting, which is why it’s ideal to prepare for those days with activities to keep the kids busy indoors for hours. A great idea is to set up a rainy day art station in the corner of the playroom or living room and stock it with all the essential art supplies for your kids. Art and crafts allow kids to express their creativity in a safe and fun way, so it’s a win-win for everyone!

Of course practical storage to contain art supplies is important for keeping this art station neat and organized. Everyone knows how messy kids can get so something that is easy to take supplies in and out of comes in handy. The Sterilite Stack & Carry 3 Layer Handle Box is perfect for holding both smaller and larger craft items. Each layer can be unstacked for easy access to the items in closed. The top layer has a divided tray which is perfect for storing smaller items such as stickers, pompoms, and stamps while the bottom two layers can be used to store larger items like scissors, glue, and paint.

If a child loves to draw pictures to be hung up on the kitchen fridge or wall, markers and colored pencils are probably their favorite art supplies. The Sterilite Pencil Box can hold every color of the rainbow in colored pencils and the lid snaps tight so that the contents inside shouldn’t be going anywhere - no more colored pencils rolling onto the floor!

Paper for the kids to create beautiful masterpieces on is the last essential needed to complete this rainy day art corner. The Sterilite Wide 3 Drawer Unit can conveniently fit paper as big as 12”x12”. Colorful construction paper, scrapbook paper, and printer paper can be held in each of the three clear drawers where it is easy to identify and access.

Now that the art station is complete, all the art supplies needed will be available to the kids at any point they feel the urge to create. This art station is guaranteed to keep the kids busy for hours this summer where their imagination can shine!

3 Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle this Earth Day

By Cassie Beigel, of Sterilite Corporation

Earth Day is coming up! Did you know the average American produces around 1,700 pounds of garbage per year? Through recycling and reducing our footprint, each of us can make a difference. Let’s dive into 3 small changes that can have a big impact over time.

 

Reduce your waste with reusable plastic

Hunger can strike at the most unexpected time, and it’s impossible to plan for with kids. Most people pack a snack - such as crackers or grapes, in a plastic bag that will end up in the garbage immediately after the snack is finished.

Not all plastic is created equal, instead of constantly going through these one-time use plastic bags, try a reusable food storage container. It’s a better environmentally sustainable option to reduce our footprint.

Sterilite’s Ultra•Seal™ 3.1 Cup and 4.5 Cup Rectangle Food Storage are perfect for keeping snacks fresh, and can be reused as many times as desired. And when they’ve held their last snack, they can be recycled - by getting remelted, and remolded.

 

Reuse and repurpose those threads

Time to clean out the closet! Many people have clothing sitting in their closets they no longer wear; it’s taking up space and when one’s man trash is another man’s treasure it’s time to kiss it goodbye. Kids are a prime example of this, they outgrow things before they can even wear them sometimes!

Recycle these clothes through donation! Give to people who will wear them versus throwing them away.

Start off by keeping an 18 Gallon Tote in a centralized location - where family members can put clothing, they find they don’t wear anymore. When the tote is full, bring it to a local donation center so that these once-loved items can have a new home.

But what about those jeans you ripped in an unfortunate bowling incident? Or that time you spilled red-sauce all over your favorite white shirt and swore you’d find a hack to remove the stain… 4 years ago? There are places for these items too. A quick google search for “local textile recycling” should help kickstart your journey.  

 

Recycling System

Another simple way to start being more environmentally friendly is by creating a recycling system in your house. Because of convenience, many people tend to throw things away that should be recycled.

Labeling three Under Sink Wastebaskets as metal, paper, and plastic will keep recycled material organized and ensure it is disposed of in the correct way. Be sure to rinse out jars and cans, these items can attract bugs at the recycling enter (or worse, in your home) and once the items become infested with critters, they’ve lost their chance at being recycled and will likely end up in a landfill. Recycling centers do their absolute best to recycle what they can, so help them by doing your best – help them help you, and mostly importantly help our planet.

Recycling can seem daunting, but more than likely you’re already doing it. So, let’s all up our game, and help the planet just a little bit more, one step at a time.

 

For more tips, tricks and ideas of how you can lessen your foot print, head over to our Pinterest page and see what systems other people have set up that may spark inspiration!

 

Shoe Storage For Days

By Cassie Beigel of Sterilite Corporation

Many people say that shoe shopping is a form of therapy. It’s hard to have too many shoes. The only problem people may run into is finding an effective way to store their growing shoe collection. Spring is right around the corner which means it’s almost time to start packing away the boots and bringing out the sneakers and flats. Switching out wardrobes for the season change is the perfect opportunity to find a new storage solution for shoes.

Closet Solution

The first instinct many people may have is to throw their shoes on the floor of their closet when getting home after a long day. This makes it difficult to find a pair to wear in the future and the shoes can get beat up getting moved around. The 6 Quart Stacking Drawers are the perfect solution to prevent from scenarios like this. The clear drawers allow someone to quickly pull out the shoes needed when in a rush getting dressed in the morning. They can be stacked on top of each other as tall or as wide as desired to best utilize available closet space.

 

 

Best in Show

Another solution for keeping shoes organized is utilizing the odd storage spaces in the home, such as the upper closet space or under the bed. These areas are perfect for storing shoes that may not be worn as often. The 6 Quart Storage Boxes fit perfectly on 16-inch wire shelving in the closet and it’s see through base allows the contents to be identified with ease.

 

Critter-proof those absolute favorites

Many people have a pair or two of nice shoes that they won’t wear anywhere that could ruin them and they want to keep them looking as new as the day they were bought. The 7.5 Quart Gasket Box will ensure that a pair of shoes will be kept safe when not being worn. This box’s gasket seal protects from water, dust, and other outside elements that could potentially destroy a loved pair of shoes. They can even be stored in areas like the attic or garage and will still be kept looking brand new when ready to wear.

Winter Road Trip!

By Michaela Coyle of Sterilite Corporation

Being indoors by the toasty fire is always a sure way to keep warm from those chilly winters in New England but sometimes the family will get stir crazy and it’s a must to plan a fun adventure out of the house. Picking something the whole family gets excited to do is important, so off to the Ski Mountain!

Preparing for a long car ride where the day will be spent at the mountain, it’s important to gather all of the necessities. First things first, food! Pack some lunch/snacks for the family fun time and the Sterilite Ultra•Seal™ items are the best food storage containers. The Sterilite Ultra•Seal™ 4.0 Cup Square is perfect for a sandwich and will keep it fresh for the long haul.

Now that the food is squared away it’s time to grab winter sports gear so that everyone stays nice and warm on the ski trip. The 30 Gallon Gasket Tote is an ideal durable solution for those items to be stored away in the tote to keep those smelly boots away and when storing in your basement, the contents are safe from the elements, dust, and pests.

Last but not least, keeping a first aid storage box in your car for those emergency situations can only help not hurt! The Sterilite 12 Gallon Latch and Carry is comfortable to carry and the ideal size so it doesn’t take up too much space in the trunk.

Now that the car is packed, grab the warm necessities such as mittens, gloves, and hats on the way out the door. Keep these winter must haves in an easy to access location! The Sterilite Weave 3 Drawer Tower and Tall Weave Basket are the perfect solution to keep these supplies organized and out of sight!

Tackle That Bedroom Clutter

By Tori Lind of Sterilite Corporation

Most people are home more than usual these days and may find themselves with the opportunity to complete that thorough Spring Cleaning they have always dreamt about. While cleaning and organizing the whole house can be overwhelming, separating this project into rooms can help make it manageable. Today, it’s the bedroom!

There is an abundance of under bed storage that not many think to utilize. This space is perfect for thick comforters, warm fuzzy blankets and extra sheets. The 60 Quart ClearView Latch™ Wheeled Underbed Box is a must have! It has four gliding wheels to help slide out from under the bed and can neatly stack on top of each other to use that space efficiently.

Bedroom closets can be a difficult space to organize. Adding wire shelving not only expands the space but allows for an efficient organizing system to be created. The 6 Quart & 15 Quart ClearView Latch™ Boxes fit perfectly on a 16-inch wire shelving unit. These items are great for storing shoes, tank tops, sweaters and more! Having a clear base and lid help identify the contents inside so there is no need to create a mess when looking for a particular item.

Another solution on how to keep the bedroom closet organized is switching out clothes based on the seasons. The 66 Quart ClearView Latch™ Box is a customer favorite, some will even add labels to the base for easy identification! This box can fit a decent amount of t-shirts, hats/gloves and more. Plus, these boxes can be stacked on top of each other saving space in the garage or attic.