I've Watched Hundreds of Organizing Hacks on TikTok. Here are the 9 Best Tips I’ve Learned

Time to stock up on adhesive hooks & lazy Susans

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If there’s anything my TikTok algorithm has picked up on, it’s that I love a good home hack. Give me a video of someone mopping floors with laundry detergent, DIYing Ikea furniture or breaking down the best paint colors, and you best believe that I'm staying for the whole three minutes.

Out of all of them, though, there is one category that I find myself scrolling for hours on end: organizational hacks. Not only are these compilations ingenious, but they’re so satisfying to watch, and there’s a certain sense of accomplishment I feel at the conclusion of each video.

From repurposing lazy Susans for every room to creating closet and cabinet systems that open up free space I didn’t know I had, each one motivates me to get my life together. I know I'm not alone, which is why I had to share the most interesting TikTok organizing hacks I've come across (because helping a reader out ought to redeem all those hours I've spent scrolling, right?).

Read on and let me know in the comments which one you're trying first—or if there's a hack I missed and need to know about.

1. Use Removable Adhesive Hooks to Corral Cables

Bless The Crafted Studio Co. for her compilation of home organizing hacks. My favorite? It's right at the 35-second mark of this video, where she sticks two adhesive hooks to the back of her Keurig and other kitchen appliances. She then wraps the cord around the hooks, so there are no loose, jumbled cords on her countertops.

Shop the Hack: Amazon ($10)

2. Repurpose a Paper Towel Rack to Store Resealable Bags

First, who knew you could buy variety packs of resealable bags, with compartments for each one? Second, check the dimensions of said box to ensure it can fit on the inner door of a kitchen cabinet. If so, order a pack and a paper towel rack, then hang the rack on the inside of the door. Punch a hole through the resealable bag box and hang it on the rack, so you have sandwich, gallon and snack bags within easy reach—without taking over an entire shelf.

Oh, and if you want something a bit more aesthetically pleasing, you could buy a wooden organizer that comes with screws for hanging instead.

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3. Condense Pots, Pans and Plates

While we’d all love to have that Williams-Sonoma-esque, perfectly arranged pot rack hanging over the stove, most of us don’t have the space for them. Not to mention how annoying it can be to have a saucepan in your face when you’re speaking to someone across the kitchen island. Either way, most of us end up tossing our pots and pans into a cluttered cabinet that we try to forget—until we saw this gadget.

All you need is a few slatted organizers to give your pots, pans, lids and plates a permanent spot in your cabinet. It’s an affordable, convenient alternative to stacking everything on top of each other (and praying they won’t spill out in the middle of the night).

Shop the Hack: Amazon ($27)

Board games can quickly overtake a closet, not to mention they usually start to break down and tatter over the years, making it easy to lose game pieces or cards.

That's why I love this idea: Use an oversized, mesh zippered bag to store each game board and its pieces. The bags' slim design can easily fit into storage baskets and open up a world of space you didn’t know existed. Plus, this style is color-coded, and it looks way more streamlined than a stack of mismatched boxes in varying heights.

Shop the Hack: Amazon ($16)

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5. Label Everything

There’s something so soothing about opening a cabinet to rows of uniform containers, showing you exactly what you have on hand—and how much of it—at a glance. This whole aesthetic is a *vibe,* and I absolutely love the minimalist meets coffee-shop look these labels are giving off. You can use it everywhere around your home, from snack bins and spice jars to makeup organizers and cotton ball containers.

Shop the Hack: Etsy (from $10)

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6. Load Up On Lazy Susans—Outside of the Kitchen

The founders of The Home Edit once said that lazy Susans need a rebrand, because they're some of the most hardworking home gadgets out there, and I agree. I swear by them to have easy access to spices and oils in the kitchen, but it's high time I took their talents to the rest of the home.

This hack involves lazy Susan-ing everything, from hair and makeup tools and toiletries to baby food, spices and beverages in the fridge. It’s perfect for giving miscellaneous items a place that won’t look, well, out of place.

Shop the Hack: Amazon ($22)

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7. Double Up On Closet Space

No matter how much closet space you have, one thing is certain: You could always use a smidge more, right? A hanging closet bar is the quickest way to maximize your space—and it's renter-friendly. Just be sure your built-in closet bar is sturdy enough to hold a double rack (or consider replacing it with something more substantial).

Shop the Hack: Amazon ($29)

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8. Declutter The Lipstick Drawer

If you’re anything like us, there’s probably a drawer in your house that’s filled with an endless array of lipsticks and glosses. Sure, we don’t necessarily need three different versions of the same lip gloss color, but we like having options (so leave us alone). However, we’ll admit that it can be extremely frustrating when we’re running late and can’t find the specific tube we’re looking for among the ocean of pink and red shades. Luckily, we’ve gotcha covered. All you need is a wire rack that’ll fit the interior of your drawer. Place each tube in an individualized square, and Voila! You have a totally organized lipstick drawer that makes it easy to find the shade you’re looking for in a hurry.

Shop the Hack: Amazon ($16)

9. Use Playing Card Boxes to Organize Charger Cables

I've tried plenty of ways to corral charger cables...and I always wind up cramming them into a pouch to untangle later. This TikTok hack uses translucent playing card boxes to hold each cable, which are then labeled and stored vertically in a drawer for easy reference.

Shop the Hack: Amazon ($17)


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