Keeping a home well-organized and perfectly clean is a costly affair. That's why our experts recommend taking advantage of sales to stock up on and replace essentials.
From worn-out storage bins to tired cleaning tools, small swaps picked up more affordably than ever in the Amazon Prime sale days can make your home run smoother just in time for the hectic – and frankly, expensive – holiday season ahead.
These are the five organizing essentials pros always tell their clients to replace during Prime Day.
Pre-hosting essentials to replace during Prime Day
1. Mismatched bins
Air-tight attic and garage totes keep holiday essentials safe in long-term storage.
David Hurless, storage expert at Stor-it, says the first place you should be spending your money is on storage bins.
He shares, 'I go on about this often, but I cannot overstate what a game-changer moving to transparent, stackable bins from Amazon has been for me. Particularly for the upcoming months and holiday decor. I never have to unpack a bin to find something anymore, which is such a win for me.'
These clear bins, which come in a pack of six, are a quick and easy addition to your pantry, cabinet, fridge, or freezer for an instant efficiency boost to holiday hosting.
These Rubbermaid bins have tight-fitting lids and sturdy sides, ideal for stacking. They are perfect for protecting seasonal holiday items in long-term attic storage from moisture and pests.
Keep your garage shelving ideas neat year-round with these sturdy stacking bins. They protect holiday items from pests and damage when not in use, and prevent storage from looking visually cluttered.
2. Door organizers
The backs of doors will become essential storage spots with an influx of guests.
Using vertical storage to save space is one of the best ways to maximize every inch of your home when you're expecting an influx of guests, but it is often neglected.
During the seasonal sales, David suggests taking advantage of lower prices to stock up on over-door storage hangers and put these oft-forgotten spots, especially when organizing a small house with no storage.
Available in nine colors, this large over-door hanging shelf rack is ideal for stashing away clutter when guests come to stay, without it all ending up in one pile on the floor when getting a house guest-ready in under an hour.
Using hooks for increased storage doesn't have to leave lasting damage around your home. These over-door hooks are perfect for stashing away guest coats over the holidays, and can be quickly removed and stashed away for the rest of the year.
Shoes cluttering up an entryway are a common sign that the holidays have arrived. This damage-free over-door shoe organizer keeps them all tucked away for easy home access (while locking away odors, too).
3. Holiday organizing bags
Buying your storage bags in the pre-holiday sales will make organizing after, simpler.
Whether in the midst of preparing a home for Thanksgiving, or looking ahead to Christmas, the Prime Day sales are the perfect opportunity to stock up on seasonal-specific organizing essentials to make decorating and wrapping gifts a breeze.
Kelsey Nodgaard, professional organizer at Smart Move Organizing, shares, 'One product I love to get on Prime Days and is useful for the holidays is a Hanging Gift Bag Organizer from Amazon.
'It is so useful to keep all the gift bags together, and I have used it in many client homes. Save time and skip the frustration with finding what you need in one place with this product.'
This double-sided organizer features seven clear slots on the front and two large PVC pockets on the back. It’s the perfect Christmas wrapping paper organizer for hanging in a storage closet or over the back of a door.
Holding up to 128 ornaments, these sturdy decor organizing box is perfect for keeping delicate baubles safe in long-term home storage ideas.
With seven sizes to choose from, this holiday wrapping storage bag is the ideal choice if you have more attic or garage space than hanging space around your home.
4. Guest laundry essentials
Stock up on cleaning essentials in advance to immediately tackle stains before they set.
With holiday hosting comes a whole host of spills, stains, and guest bedding sets.
While the sales are on, Samantha Shpeen, controller and chief home officer at Cleancult, suggests stocking up on non-toxic cleaning essentials ready to tackle the laundry backlog.
One 32 oz carton of this fragrance-free, non-toxic laundry detergent washes 64 loads and is compatible with all machines and water temperatures. Plus, it is safe for sensitive skin, so you don't irritate any guests' allergies.
These non-toxic dryer sheet alternatives can speed up the laundry drying process, helping you to get through more loads more quickly and save money on energy bills.
It isn't just the laundry that piles up over the holidays; the dishes do, too. This non-toxic dish soap won't irritate skin when handwashing dishes or cause cross-contamination.
5. Food storage containers
Glass food storage keeps food fresher for longer.
Whether you're hosting for 20 or are planning a smaller family get-together, leftovers are an inevitable fact of holiday dinners.
To get ahead of post-dinner clean up, Rosie Rowe, owner and founder of Ottawa Moving Logistics, recommends stocking up on glass food storage containers.
Often pricey, the sales offer a bit of a buffer when trying to create a non-toxic home while levelling up your food storage ideas to prevent food waste.
These glass food containers are 100% leakproof, and are suitable for use in the microwave, fridge, dishwasher, and freezer.
Also suitable for fridges, freezers, microwaves, and dishwashers, these assorted size Rubbermaid storage containers are ideal for busy holiday hosting.
With five container size options, these BPA-free pantry containers keep dried food goods fresher for longer and prevent pantry pests.
Meet the experts
David is a storage expert and operations director at Stor-it, which has been serving the Greater Treasure Valley, Donnelly, and McCall for over five decades and is Idaho’s largest privately owned storage operator. David knows every storage solution in the book.
Samantha Shpeen is the controller and chief home officer at Cleancult, where she helps bring sustainability into every corner of the home. A mom of two and passionate advocate for practical eco-living, Samantha serves as the brand’s go-to expert on household sustainability.
Kelsey is a professional organizer based in Omaha, Nebraska, and the founder of Smart Move Organizing. She works alongside clients to declutter and organize, transforming their homes into spaces that are both beautiful and functional.
She is also a certified ShelfGenie designer, helping clients make the most of their storage with smart, customized solutions.
With the organization staples sorted, next check out the overlooked areas to clean before hosting to get your home ready well-ahead of the first ring of the doorbell.
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