Last week I showed you how I turned a utensil caddy snagged up at my local Target, into an organized art caddy:
And at the end of the post I had let you know that I had snagged up two more caddy's just like it, and asked you to guess what I did with them...
So what do you think? OK, you guessed it... I used one for an organized cleaning caddy! Wow, Sherlock would be impressed with your mad investigating skillz. Seriously!
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| {Disclaimer: Make sure if you are stashing your cleaning supplies below, that you add a child safety lock to your cabinet door} |
The cleaning caddy tucks away just perfectly below the kitchen sink and holds all of my daily cleaning essentials just perfectly!
But of course I couldn't leave it looking to blah. Cleaning is a chore. Let's smile it up a bit! Using my Silhouette Craft Cutter, I for the very first time, made a vinyl decal:
I know it's a smidge hard to read, but it states, "sparkle". Because, well, "clean" is just too typical and sparkle is what I want my home to do after I go through it with my newly organized caddy!
But back to the caddy itself. I switch up my cleaning supplies pretty regularly depending on what's on sale, if I decide to make my own or try a new eco friendly option. This time around I happened to be on a Method kick since it was on sale and I can snag it up when I go grocery shopping:
You see how the size of the spray bottle + the size of the cleaning caddy = a match made in perfection heaven?
I love when things work out so swimmingly. And yes, that is pretty much my home arsenal when it comes to doing my daily/weekly spruce ups. Microfiber rags and dusters, toothbrushes, potty, floor, glass, wood and all purpose cleaner.
So that is utensil caddy numero dos for you!
Two utensil caddy's and zero utensils. That's totally how I roll.
How are you rolling? Outta town for the weekend? Anyone else using things for something other than their intended purpose, to get organized or not?
How do you make everything look so gorgeous Jen?? Love the use of the word "sparkle". Such a lovely touch :)
ReplyDeleteYou and your caddy strike again! LOVE. Think this calls for another trip to Target. By the way, where do you get your vinyl for your silhouette? I need to start using mine more! Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteVery organized and very cute! =D
ReplyDeleteObviously I need like 10 of these =) It looks awesome! so clean and organzied with all your ego goodies!
ReplyDeleteI recently got HOOKED on Mrs Meyer's Rosemary Clean Day spray... omg girl -- you have to hunt it down and sniff it! its like aromatherapy in a bottle! <3
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Thanks gals! @Courtney, I actually just purchased it right off of the Silhouette website since I had never used vinyl before. I waiting until promo time to get 25% off. :)
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Oh, I really love the *sparkle label. I might actually like cleaning more if I had a caddy with sparkle written on it.
ReplyDelete@Stephanie, I agree! It's crazy how little things like that can be such motivators! That's why I always try to make everything pretty, it motivates me to keep it that way! :)
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I absolutely adore the caddy idea!! :)
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I am picking up a few of these caddies, and one will be for our new baby's little things--diapers, wipes, diaper cream, etc. Love!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get the caddys from? Absolutely love it! Xx
DeleteHi Paolinna!
DeleteThe caddies are found at Target in the spring/summer seasonal department. They are actually utensil caddies.
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Thank you Jen. I am in Northern Ireland, hope I can purchase on line :) loving loving loving your blog ;) well done xo!
DeleteI never would have thought to use the word "Sparkle" but, if I may, I'm stealing the idea for my own cleaning caddy. :)
ReplyDeleteHow much more perfect could those bottle fit into that caddy?
ReplyDeletei love this idea! i'm going to have to see if my target has any of those organizers!
ReplyDeleteWow...can you do mine next :-) Looks so organized!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I might have to steal this one. :)
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P.S. Love the art caddy too, I pinned it.
Jen I absolutely love this idea. I think I'm going to have to get one or even two so that I can organize my under the sink mess. Well it's a half of a mess right now. I have one organizational drawer under there right now, but this would help the other side of the cabinet. And I love how you hung up those pretty dish washing gloves. Awesome idea.
ReplyDeleteSadly, I don't have a Target :( Looked everywhere for something like it. Will keep looking!
ReplyDeleteI love how you take the time to making even a cleaning caddy look beautiful... Your blog is so inspiring. :)
ReplyDeleteWell after reading your post the other day I went straight to Target to get a few of these caddy's. I searched high and low and our Target doesn't stock them. Must be only in US not AUS. Oh well, might have to look elsewhere. I do have a caddy for housework. It's actually called a Housekeepers caddy and looks very similar to these. They came from Howards Storage World. Maybe I can get more of them and paint them for different purposes. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLOVE! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this :) I have to ask... what did you use under your sink? Is that contact paper? I love that idea, too.
ReplyDeleteLove this idea!
ReplyDeleteHow about one for hair supplies? Blow dryer, flat iron, brushes, etc.
ReplyDeleteLove it Jen! I'm -almost- inspired to clean.
ReplyDeleteOh you strike again!! LOVE the little sparkle touch...wish you could come spend a week at my house :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jen! Love your blog and visit it often. Pillow question- where did you get those pretty paisley pillows that your poor little guy is resting on in your 4th of July photos?
ReplyDeleteI'm holding you responsible for these caddy's being so hard.to.find. LOL. Seriously, between 4 stores, we found 2 in white. The good news, they're on clearance now. I picked up one today for $8.39.
ReplyDeleteI use a cleaning caddy as well and just love it...I am crazy liking the vinyl *sparkle* you put on yours...you got my wheels turning :-)
ReplyDeleteI love your idea! You always make everything look cute and fun.. I think I need to invest in a cleaning caddy, it makes things so much easier when it's all in one place that you can move around with you :) Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful idea, once again! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like I'm not the only one wondering about your contact paper?/wall paper? under the kitchen sink--where do you find such great designs? I would love to have you do a post on your wallpaper projects (specifically where you find the wallpaper and tips on using it for projects) and also how to spray paint things to change color/spruce them up a bit--with blow by blow details so I might actually think of attempting some spray painting projects myself! Thanks Jen--found your blog a few months back and I'm totally addicted!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jen!
ReplyDeleteLove this post. In what section of Target did you find your utensil caddy? I looked high and low and wasn't able to find them in my local store. Thanks for your help!
@Priscilla, I found it in the seasonal section, in our Target, it is located at the far end of the food isles.
ReplyDeleteI heard they are clearance-ing them out as we speak!
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Jen, a big thank you to you and this post! You inspired me to have my hubby clean out and beautify (i.e. paint in a gleaming white)the underneath of our kitchen sink! I went to Target and bought myself a new Michael Graves caddy with built in paper towel holder and all new Method cleaners! THANKS A MILLION!
ReplyDeleteI just checked two Targets in Kansas and they didn't have them. I guess it's one of those things that you're lucky if you find it at this point.
ReplyDeleteJen, you mention that sometimes you make your own cleaner...what do you use? I'm very interested in making my own to be more ecofriendly and budget-friendly.
ReplyDeleteI typically just use a mixture of water, vinegar, borax, dish-soap and lemon. I will have to do a post on it, since I am aiming to completely switch to home made cleaners! :)
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I love the rubber gloves clipped inside the cupboard door
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I'm curious, though, as to how well the caddy has held up. Has it gotten disgusting or the paint flecked off or anything? In theory I'd much prefer to use a caddy that's not plastic, but I'm wondering whether this will hold up as well.
ReplyDeleteStill looks great - no paint chipping and has held up well. I use it for our cleaning supplies in our lower level, and still love it!
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