Not sure what to include in your junk drawer that will actually be helpful? Here are 24 super practical junk drawer essentials that you should always keep handy.
We all have that one drawer in our house or apartment classified as “the junk drawer.” It’s usually filled with a bunch of superfluous items that you have to go digging through to find what you’re looking for.
If that sounds familiar, you are in the right place. This post is going to show you what to include in your junk drawer and how to organize it so you are being efficient with your space and have all of your random necessities in one place.
You are going to find out all of the junk drawer essentials from junk drawer organization, junk drawer aesthetic, junk drawer ideas, and more.
After you learn how to make the most of your junk drawer and take it up a level, you will be able to create an elevated junk drawer that is not at all a resemblance of its name. These are the exact junk drawer essentials you need to keep around.
This post is all about the best junk drawer essentials that you should always have on hand.
Best Junk Drawer Essentials:
1. Battery Organizer
We’ve all had that plastic container full of a mix of all of our batteries. Instead of digging through that overflowing mess or leaving your batteries in the packaging, an organizer will make sure your all of your different batteries have a designated place so you can easily find what you’re looking for.
2. Identity Protection Roller Stamps
This will save you from spending 5-10 minutes ripping off that awful packaging sticker that always seems to come off in a hundred different pieces. This will black out your address and name so you can feel comfortable throwing your boxes and mailing envelopes in the trash.
3. Sticky Note Pack
Sticky notes are one of those things that belong in every junk drawer. When you want to create a grocery list or display a reminder, you will want to reach for one of these. Plus this is a variety pack with different layouts for whatever you need to quickly jot down.
4. Flashlight Duo
A flashlight comes in handy more than you would think, and this flashlight is rechargeable so you don’t have to worry about stealing from your perfect battery organizer. 😉
5. Retractable Box Cutters
You won’t have to worry about slicing your hand open with a pair of kitchen scissors with these gadgets. These will be your new best friend when it comes to opening packages (I even use them for mail sometimes).
6. Erasable Pens
Once you try erasable pens, you’ll never want to go back. They give you the feel of a pen without the permanence. They’re oddly fascinating with how well they erase, and will quickly become your new favorite writing utensil.
7. Compact Lint Roller
For all of those stubborn pet hair and annoying fuzzies that quite literally come out of nowhere, it’s always good to have a lint roller on hand so when you’re running out of the house you don’t have to feel self conscious about your clothes looking like you took them right off of your dog haha.
8. Digital Tape Measure
This is by far the best tape measure you’ll use. It will give you an exact measurement and will be a game changer when it comes to getting accurate measurements for round objects and oddly shaped furniture.
9. Drawer Dividers
For the actual organization part of your junk drawer, these dividers can customize to your drawer size and will make sure everything stays organized and in its place. Even though it’s called a junk drawer doesn’t mean it has to look like junk. 🙂
10. Multipurpose Scissors
Scissors are a non-negotiable. You’ll probably reach for these more than anything else so you want a good pair of scissors that you can use for pretty much anything.
11. Mounting Putty
Mounting putting will be your new best friend when it comes to hanging up decorations. You can throw away all of your thumbtacks, because you will never have to poke holes in your wall again. Especially if you’re in an apartment, these will be a lifesaver.
This is a home hack for keeping nails and tacks out of the wall.
12. Non-Slip Drawer Organizers
If you want to create smaller sections in your junk drawer for all of the supplies and small items, drawer organizers will give everything a place and won’t slide around. These are great for customizing your drawer space with your most used items in the front and less used items in the back.
13. Mini Screen Cleaner
This will be your go-to when your screen needs a quick clean. Nothing is more annoying than trying to see through all of the smudges and fingerprints on your phone screen. This will immediately make it look 100x better.
This is one of those items you might want to have a couple of around the house (you’re going to want one in your desk drawer too). They’re that good.
14. Rubber Bands
Rubber bands don’t need much of an explanation, other than they’re good to keep on hand and will always be something you use around the house.
15. Magnetic Clips
These clips are great if you have a whiteboard of sorts in the kitchen or hang papers or pictures on the fridge. This is the classy clip that won’t make hanging up your grocery list on the fridge look tacky.
16. Reusable Cable Zip Ties
These zip ties are super helpful for making sure your cords and chargers stay nice and organized. If you want to make sure your chargers never wreak havoc on your junk drawer again, never throw a cord in there without one of these ties.
It will take you five seconds, will make finding what you’re looking for 10x easier, and will immediately make your junk drawer so much tidier.
17. Electric Lighter
Electric lighters are so much more efficient than your regular lighter. Especially if you’re a big candle person, you’re going to want to keep one of these close by at all times. It might even be worth it to get a couple for around the house.
18. Small Screwdriver Set
Your junk drawer isn’t a tool box so you don’t want to overdue it in this category. That being said, it’s good to have some basic tools like a screwdriver so you can easily hang that frame in the kitchen or tighter the screw in your kitchen cabinet.
This is the perfect little set that won’t take up too much space but has everything you need for some basic maintenance around the house.
19. Label Maker
Nothing says an organized home quite like labels. When all else fails, labels will save the day. Having a label maker is a total game changer when it comes to making everything easy to find and overall making your house look more aesthetic.
This is one of those gadgets you’re not going to want to put down once you get your hands on it.
20. Hole Repair
All of those small holes from leftover artwork or incorrect measurements can make your home look tacky. This is quite literally your saving grace when it comes to covering up holes in your wall. Stuff some of this paste in your hole, and it will be like it was never there.
Trust me, filling those holes will make such a huge difference.
21. Double Sided Tape
Double sided tape is a great way to hang up prints and is so much more stable than your average Scotch tape. If ever you’re dealing with something heavier and you want an extra strong stick, double sided tape is the way to go.
22. Dual Tip Markers
Other than a fine tip pen, you’re going to want some type of marker or sharpie that you can use to jot down a quick note. These are duo tip so there’s a finer side and a thicker side (also work well as highlighters).
23. Stapleless Stapler
Stapleless staplers are underrated. They do the same job as a regular stapler, arguably better, and you don’t have to worry about constantly adding in more staples and having to buy more.
24. Pet Hair Remover
This is an absolute must if you have a pet that sheds! It will be the first and last pet hair remover you need and will make your home look like your furry friend has never stepped foot in it. A junk drawer is a good place for this one so it’s easy to grab and do a quick clean of the house.
This post was all about the best junk drawer essentials that you should always have on hand.
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