It can be tough to find the right organizer for small items. Whether it’s earrings or rubber bands, some things are so easy to lose that they require a designated storage solution. And it turns out the best option might already be in your home — more specifically, in your freezer.
An ice cube tray is one of the coolest things in your kitchen, and we’re not just talking about its ice-making abilities. It also happens to be a fantastic organizer. Need a little inspiration? Here are three ways to repurpose an ice cube tray for organization.
Tidy Up Your Treasures
Jewelry is almost too easy to misplace. That’s all the more reason to use an organizer to keep it safe until the next time you wear it. Ice cube trays are a perfect solution for organizing items such as earrings, rings, thin necklaces, and bracelets. Bonus points if you can find stackable ice cube trays with lids that protect your pieces from dust, dirt, and tarnishing.
Store Small Hardware
As painful as it can be to lose your favorite pair of earrings, disorganized hardware can hurt just as much. The last thing you want is to get poked while fumbling through a bunch of screws, nails, or thumbtacks. An ice cube tray can easily house small hardware, allowing you to find what you need while avoiding any painful accidents.
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Straighten Up Your Junk Drawer
We all have at least one junk drawer we have yet to organize. An ice cube tray can help you finally cross it off of your to-do list. You can use the tray to store binder clips, rubber bands, batteries, and any other miscellaneous items you might have rattling around in there.
