Small, inexpensive fixes for the messiest spots in a kitchen: the pantry, under the sink, the counter and the fridge.
Most kitchen clutter comes from a handful of problem spots. Below are the organizers we picked for each one, with what each product actually does according to its listing. Prices change often, so we link to the live product page instead of quoting a price.
Photo for illustrationBest for a matching, see-through pantry
Want that organized pantry look? Vtopmart's 24-piece airtight food storage set is BPA-free and sized for cereal, pasta, flour, sugar and snacks.
Best for flour and sugar
Open flour and sugar bags spill, go stale and make the pantry look messy. The Rubbermaid Brilliance 16-Cup Airtight Food Storage Container is a practical way to handle it.
Best for bulk dry goods in jars
The LOVE MOMENT electric mason jar vacuum sealer has one-touch auto-pause and works with wide-mouth and regular mason jars. A smart pantry storage hack.
Best for cabinets with pipes in the way
The cabinet under the sink is cramped by pipes, so bottles and sponges get lost at the back. The REALINN Under Sink Organizer is a practical way to handle it.
Best protection against leaks
One small leak can ruin a cabinet. The SIKADEER 34 x 22 inch silicone under-sink mat is waterproof with a raised lip to hold spills. An easy under-sink organization upgrade.
Best for a wet, cluttered sink edge
Wet sponges, brushes and soap bottles clutter the sink edge and drip water on the counter. The Cisily Sponge Holder for Kitchen Sink is a practical way to handle it.
Photo for illustrationBest when there is no room for a dish rack
No room for a dish rack? The S&T INC. extra large 18 x 24 inch dish drying mat uses absorbent microfiber to catch drips from dishes and utensils and protect your counter. Simple small-kitchen organization.
Best for a tidy countertop
No more chasing a rolling paper towel roll across the counter. The weighted base and anti-slip pad keep it steady, so you can tear a sheet with one hand.
Best quick cabinet refresh
Give cabinets a quick refresh. The Gorilla Grip 12 inch x 10 ft liner is thick, grips strongly and is non-adhesive, so it protects drawers and shelves without sticky residue.
Photo for illustrationBest all-in-one storage set
Tired of mismatched lids? The Rubbermaid Brilliance 44-piece food storage set has airtight, leak-proof, BPA-free containers for meal prep, lunches and leftovers.
Photo for illustrationBest glass option for lunches
Vtopmart's 8-pack of glass food storage containers has airtight, leakproof lids for lunches and leftovers. A healthy meal prep upgrade.
Photo for illustrationBest budget pick for soups & sauces
Meal prepping for the whole week? Freshware's 50-pack of 16 oz deli containers with lids is BPA-free and stackable. Ideal for soups, sauces, snacks and portioned meals.
Photo for illustrationBest for a tidy freezer
Out of ice again? DOQAUS stackable silicone ice cube trays come with lids and a storage bin, so cubes release easily and stay ready in the freezer. A small upgrade for summer drinks, iced coffee and parties.
Photo for illustrationBest for no-scrub baking
Tired of scrubbing cookie sheets? SMARTAKE pre-cut parchment paper comes in 200 non-stick, unbleached 12 x 16 inch sheets that lay flat in your pan. An easy baking hack for cookies, roasting and sheet pan dinners.