This $7 kitchen storage hero will easily organize even the most chaotic cabinet

There's nothing lazy about this household item

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Struggling with chaotic kitchen cabinets that you can't seem to organize no matter how hard you try?

Whether you're storing dry and tinned goods, spices, utensils and even pots and pans, kitchen cabinets are often awkward to reach and tricky to maintain. But, what if they didn't have to be?

This household hero can organize any chaotic kitchen cabinet

All prices were correct at the time of publication.

Is there truly anything a Lazy Susan can't do? We certainly don't think so – time and time again they come up as storage products professional organizers can't live without and kitchen organizers that professionals always buy, and for good reason.

Their main advantage? The way they effortlessly get rid of dead space and prevent items slipping to the dark corners and crevices of your cabinets, soon to be long forgotten. For that reason, they're ideal for organizing a small kitchen without a pantry, particularly if you're currently living in a rental property.

Serial organizer Chiana Dickson, content editor on Solved, loves using them in her own home. She explains, 'With an ex-military father, organizing is my forté. In a bid not to waste space in my kitchen, I decided to invest in some Lazy Susans and haven't looked back. Now, my items never get lost and forgotten about in my cabinets, and I can find what I need with ease.

'They also mean I'm able to keep a keen eye on my stock levels, and replace any spices, ingredients, or condiments when necessary.'

The Clear Acrylic Lazy Susans available at Amazon are a great option, and not just because they're so affordable. They're also BPA-free, important when prioritizing making a home less toxic, with a 360 degree rotation and nine inches of space, large enough for eight cans of soda.

You don't just have to use them in your kitchen, either. They're also organizing tools our home editors love in their bathrooms, and are especially great for organizing a bathroom with too much stuff.

Celebs love them too, with Khloé Kardashian using one in her enviably organized and gorgeous pantry.

With so much versatility, it's no surprise that they're kitchen organizing products our editors can't live without. As it turns out, there's really nothing lazy about a Lazy Susan at all.

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Alternatively, you can also use a well-known makeup storage gem in compact kitchens to organize cabinets and pantries.

Ottilie Blackhall
Sleep Editor

Ottilie joined Homes & Gardens in 2024 as the News Writer on Solved, after finishing a Master's in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London. Now, as the Sleep Editor, she spends her days hunting deals and producing content on all things sleep – from mattresses and sheets to protectors and pillows, all of which she tests in her own home. She also has particular expertise in home fragrance, covering everything from candles to reed diffusers.

Previously, she has written for Livingetc and Motorsport Magazine, and also has a Master's degree in English Literature and History of Art from the University of Edinburgh, where she developed a love for inspiring interiors and architecture.