As you enter the new year, there is no better time than now to declutter your home, making room for all the new items that you and your kids received over the holidays. Whether it's clothing, toys and games or items for a new hobby like scrapbooking, knitting or sewing, Sterilite storage items can help you maximize the space you have and help you to declutter your home while providing a fresh clean appearance that won't go unnoticed.

Select a room, closet or area you wish to organize and decide what things need to be sorted or straightened out. A good rule of thumb is if you haven't worn it or used it in a year, items are damaged or have pieces missing, then you probably don't need them. For items that are still good but no longer needed, we recommend that you donate them to a local organization helping those in need. 

For the items you wish to keep, sort them by purpose and frequency to which they are used. Items that are used on a regular basis should be stored so that they are easily accessible. Items such as Baskets or Bins can be placed in areas such as entryways or closets giving a clean appearance and helping to keep these areas from becoming the family dumping ground. Open storage items will also allow you to return them effortlessly when not in use making sure items are returned to their proper place. For items used less frequently, we recommend storing these items in an out-of-the-way area such as in a spare room's closet, basement or attic.

Are your playrooms out of control and in need of reorganizing? Sterilite's indoor Shelving Units help to maximize wall space while keeping items neatly contained. Sterilite's 5 and 10 Gallon Totes fit most shelving units and are ideal for storing toys, games and more in a playroom. We recommend labeling the outside of the containers to make locating items easy. This will also help to instill good organizing habits in your children by encouraging them to return items to their respective box when no longer in use. 

Are you a family who is always on the go? ShowOffs™ are ideal for keeping crafts, coloring books, crayons, and more neatly contained but easily transportable for all your on the go storage needs, while their bright green lids, latches and handles make them visually appealing enough to be left out in the open.

The right box for everything – Clear Storage Boxes – come in many sizes and shapes making them staple items for reorganizing any area of the home or garage. Utilize clear boxes to organize shoes, sweaters, coats, and more in a closet, or stack them up in a hobby room or garage to maximize space and keep items such as crafts, yarn, tools, or other supplies neatly contained and easily accessible. See-through bases allow items to be easily identified at a moment's notice making locating simple. Utilize storage boxes to reorganize your home and keep clutter at bay.