At a Glance
- NEAT Method co-founder Marissa Hagmeyer reveals five Amazon storage finds starting at $14
- Products include vertical spice racks, in-drawer knife blocks and straw holders
- Why it matters: These expert-approved items solve the most common kitchen and bathroom messes without costly remodels
Tackling home clutter feels like a victory until the space looks worse than when you started. To turn that chaos into lasting order, Jonathan P. Miller spoke with Marissa Hagmeyer, co-founder and COO of NEAT Method and author of The NEAT Method Organizing Recipe Book. Hagmeyer shared practical tips and Amazon products that streamline storage without emptying your wallet.
Top Expert-Approved Picks Under $55
- Malldii Large Acrylic Straw Holder for Cabinet Door, $14 – Over 10,000 shoppers bought this customizable mount that corrals straws and utensils inside cupboard doors.
- iDesign Clear Plastic Storage Drawer, $17 – Clear sides and a front handle make under-sink toiletries and cleaners visible and reachable.
- Tinamo Acacia Wooden Spice Rack Organizer, $32 (was $35) – Eight angled tiers fit inside drawers so jar labels stay readable while cooking.
- HBlife Acacia Wooden Dish Dividers, $20 – Eight slots stand cutting boards and bakeware upright so you grab one without unstacking.
- Xinzuo In-Drawer Knife Block, $54 – Acacia wood block with seven slots clears counters by hiding knives inside a drawer.
Mistakes That Undo Your Efforts
Hagmeyer warns shoppers to dodge these pitfalls:
- Purchasing products before measuring the space
- Skipping labels that identify contents
- Creating rigid systems that cannot flex with life changes
- Choosing looks over daily function
How to Make Vertical Storage Work
“Skip the stacking when you can. Vertical organization offers a better visual of what you own and makes it easier to pull one item without toppling the rest,” Hagmeyer told News Of Los Angeles. Apply the rule to cutting boards, spices and even knives.
Keep Like With Like
“Avoid hopping between cabinets by always placing an entire category together in one space. If a category is too big to fit within a single drawer or basket, consider splitting into subcategories,” she advises. Grouping all baking spices or everyday utensils saves minutes every day.
Prioritize Daily-Use Zones
“The foundation of any great system is easy access to everyday items. Prioritize top drawers and eye-level shelves for those categories you reach for every day,” Hagmeyer notes. Reserve prime real estate for coffee supplies, not holiday cookie cutters.
Clear Counter Clutter Fast
The in-drawer knife block answers the visual noise problem. “One way to do that is by using this in-drawer knife block made of acacia wood,” she says. Seven slots store four small and three large knives, freeing prep space and hiding blades from sight.
Acrylic Advantage
Shoppers praise the straw holder’s sturdiness and tool-free install. Mount it on the inside of the cabinet that holds reusable water bottles to create a single beverage zone.
Under-Sink Fix
The iDesign drawer slides out to reveal cleaners or toiletries without forcing users to kneel and dig. Clear walls end the mystery of what lives in the back.
Spice Drawer Strategy
Place the acacia rack inside a drawer next to the stove. Angled tiers keep labels facing up, shaving seconds off meal prep and preventing duplicate purchases.
Grab-and-Go Bakeware
Wooden dividers turn a jumbled drawer into a file system for sheet pans and cutting boards. Users retrieve one item without triggering an avalanche.
What Customers Say
Five-star reviewers call the straw holder “easy to install” and “sturdy.” Others report the dish dividers “save kitchen drawer space” while keeping shelves looking neat.
Shop Before They Sell Out
The Xinzuo knife block is moving fast, News Of Los Angeles notes. Snag it if you want counters clear without sacrificing blade safety.
More Amazon Finds
- Vtopmart Clear Plastic Drawer Organizers Set – create custom compartments inside deep drawers
- Sixdove Storage Baskets – soft-sided bins for pantries or closets
- Realinn Under-Sink Organizer – two-tier rack adjusts around pipes
Key Takeaways
- Measure twice, buy once to avoid returns
- Vertical beats stacking for daily items
- Keep categories together to end the cabinet hop
- Prioritize function over pretty when space is tight
