- My car, filled with a client’s donations headed to Goodwill.
Do you have to move clutter out of the way in order to fit passengers into your car? Have you envied people who drive around town without fast food bags, smelly shoes, jackets, dry cleaning, toys, cups/water bottles, papers, items to return, and backpacks taking over their seats and the floor? We spend a lot of time in our cars. Let’s make that time less stressful and less cluttered with my simple tips to keep your car clutter free.
1. Empty the trash every time you re-fuel. It couldn’t be any easier; the trash is right next to the fuel pumps.
2. Have every person grab one thing from the car when you return home. Make sure those items are then put away, not just adding clutter to your entryway.
3. Provide a home for your trash. Your car should have a trash container or even 2 trash containers. One in front and one in back. It doesn’t have to be complicated or fancy, just re-use a small plastic bag. Hook it around a headrest for back seat passengers.
4. If you have children, use a container for their toys and books and then have them toss those items into the container at the end of the day. This will keep the clutter in one location.
5. You can save time and sleep later if you pack the car the night before. Sporting equipment, work stuff and returns can be stowed in the car if you have a secure garage.
6. Save money on drive-thru or convenience store purchases by stocking the glove box or a container with non-perishable snacks.
7. Spend a few minutes de-cluttering your car after it’s last use for the day. Won’t it be delightful to start the next day in a clutter-free car?
Imagine driving around in your clutter-free car and the looks of admiration you will receive:)
