A cluttered kitchen not only makes it difficult to cook and prepare food, but it looks messy, too. But, if you have a small kitchen and an even smaller budget, how can you streamline yours without compromising on storage?
The answer is to go vertical and free up floor and counter space to create a less crowded feel. Enter the compact IKEA hangable trash can that can clip inside cabinets for less than $5. It works great as a lidded storage bin, too.
This small yet mighty kitchen storage idea is ideal for even the smallest, most cluttered kitchens and will instantly help you free up floor space.
The IKEA storage saviour for cluttered kitchens
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
Simple and small, this clever trash can effortlessly hangs over cabinet doors for a handy trash can solution that doesn't take up any unnecessary floor space. It's small enough to pop on your counters, too, and can also be used in bathrooms and beyond.
True, this tiny trash can, much like the popular Mini Trash Can with Lid available at Walmart and EKO Mini Desk Trash Can available at Amazon won't hold tons of trash. But, it does solve the age-old question of where to put a trash can in a small kitchen, with satisfied customers leaving reviews praising its 'perfect size for compact kitchens.'
The space-saving lidded bin cleverly hangs over cabinet doors to sleekly hide your trash can in the kitchen, but it's small enough to place directly on your countertop if you prefer to keep it even more accessible. This is particularly helpful when cooking, ideal for sliding peels straight off your cutting board and into the trash.
It also comes with a lid to prevent you from needing to mask trash can smells and odors, and handily includes a ring to hold your waste bags in place, without the annoyance of slippage and tears.
The best part? It's also super quick and easy to clean this trash can, with warm water and a mild detergent, such as the bestselling Seventh Generation Dish Soap Liquid, available at Walmart.
Its uses don't stop with kitchen trash, either. For example, as one reviewer writes, 'I placed this inside my cabinet next to the dishwasher and store my dishwasher tabs in it. It works great!'
Alternatively, use it in a bathroom to avoid bulky trash cans, which are among the things that will always make your bathroom look small, or pop one under your home office desk to cut back on items cluttering your desk.
What to shop
This colorful mini trash can cuts clutter with a lid to prevent fruit flies and gnats from invading your space. It's also available in pink or white.
Your small trash can will need small trash bags, too. These ones are highly rated, durable, and scented with Febreze fresh cherry blossom notes.
This mini trash can comes with a fingerprint-proof finish to protect against smudges, with a lift-off lid for easy emptying.
A pull-out trash can is also a brilliant way to save space in your kitchen, while reducing odors and increasing convenience.
