Keep Cleaning Rags Easily Accessible With A Clever Toilet Paper Tube DIY

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Spare cleaning rags are a useful item that every household should have on hand. They're a more effective and sustainable alternative to paper towels, and they're very useful for cleaning up random stains and messes around a home. Instead of shoving these rags in a disorganized heap in a drawer, create a designated storage space with a DIY invention. If you're looking for inspiration, consider the YouTuber Upcycle LK AU's idea that transformed a pile of toilet paper rolls into clever storage for rolled-up rags.

In this YouTube hack, the original poster arranged multiple toilet paper rolls into a tiered cubby design for rag collections. Essentially, each toilet paper tube holds its own cleaning rag, keeping them separate, organized, and accessible as needed. This smart way to use toilet paper rolls provides extra storage in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other functional spaces. The finished design can either hang on a wall or be propped up on a flat surface, making it versatile for many rooms. You can paint it in any color, making it easy to blend with any color scheme.

This genius way to use empty toilet paper rolls to organize your home is also an easy, budget-friendly project. It requires six empty toilet paper tubes. You'll also need fabric paint, such as the Mont Marte Permanent Fabric Paint Set, and a bottle of binder glue. Upcycle LK AU used Atlas Binder Glue Bottle. However, there are more accessible options like the Lineco Neutral pH Adhesive.

Start by painting the inside and outside of the paper towel tubes with fabric paint. Leave the tubes in a room-temperature space with good air circulation until they dry. Then, slather the binder glue on the sides of the paper towel rolls, and arrange them in a triangular formation. There should be at least three rolls on the bottom, two in the middle, and one on top. More layers can be added for a larger storage caddy.

Once the tubes are arranged, let the binder glue dry overnight. Depending on where you store your cleaning supplies, you may want to hang the DIY rag holder or leave it freestanding. If intending to hang it on a wall, thread a thin ribbon, twine, or string through the top paper towel roll. Hang the fully dried design from a hook or slide it in the corner of a shelf or countertop, and tuck individual rags into each tube.

Keep in mind that the design is made of cardboard. Therefore, it's flimsy and vulnerable to moisture. Even with water-resistant glue, it likely won't hold up well in humid spaces. So, make sure it's set up away from any appliances that give off steam. If setting the DIY on a tabletop, put it on top of an elevated tray, such as the Amyhill Wood Pedestal Stand Riser, to keep it safe from spills.