With 4 dogs, my mudroom was a mess – but these 2 affordable storage staples banished the clutter chaos

Anyone with dogs will tell you that having them is the best thing in the world. With four, I completely agree.

But, with all that fur and wagging tails comes, admittedly, an awful lot of mess. We try to keep all our pet paraphernalia – such as leads, collars, and coats – in our mudroom, but even that was beginning to look disorganized.

That's why two classic storage staples – storage bins and wall hooks – have completely transformed how we keep our mudroom tidy.

These storage staples transformed my mudroom

These storage ideas have increased our functionality tenfold.

Our first issue when tackling how to organize pet supplies was working out how to store their winter coats during the warmer summer months when they're not needed.

The best boot room storage idea for this particular problem, we've found, is as simple as banishing stubborn mess with clear organizing bins.

We use ones just like the HOMZ Large Clear Plastic Storage Bins with Lids available at Amazon, which also help to prevent moths from settling on them over summer, and curb bad odors, too.

For this reason, as we've found out, popping dog coats in plastic bins is one of the things people with nice-smelling mudrooms always do. The clear design makes it easy to see and find exactly what you need, when you need it, too.

Our next task was finding a suitable storage solution for all the leads and collars we store in the mudroom.

This time, a set of hooks, like the bestselling Mainstays Wall Mounted Metal Hook Rack available at Walmart, was the ideal mudroom storage idea, with plenty of space for everything we need, within easy and accessible reach.

This means now, every time we're running out with the dogs, we're able to grab exactly what we need and go – I'll be recommending these affordable housekeeping tips to any new dog owners.

Our muddy boots from long wet walks, on the other hand, are another story...

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Your space may be organized, but it's equally as important to keep a clean home when you have pets, by sticking to a consistent cleaning routine and treating stains immediately.