Pet Storage: Top storage tips to organise your pets like a pro
Organising and storing all your pet gear is just as important and as easy as organising your own gear.
If you ask most pet owners they will tell you that a pet very quickly becomes a part of the family. Best friend, fur baby, guard dog, and the list doesn't end there. Pet come in all shapes and sizes and with that their needs and accessories come too.
And while you're busy training your new puppy to do cute tricks its easy to miss the toys and pet paraphernalia taking over the house! These tips will help to stop your house getting taken over by toys and pet supplies and keep your home safe and tidy.
First things first, you'll need to get all your pet supplies in one place. Next you are going to go through everything and make two piles: Things to keep and things to chuck out. (You might have to be strict with yourself for this step).
It's time to get rid of any objects that are broken or you don't need or use anymore such as old leashes and toys that are broken.
You could donate anything that is still in good condition like grooming supplies or toys to a local animal shelter or thrift store.
Now you know how much you need to organise, its time to decide if you want everything in one place with a dedicated shelf or draw or if it would be better to set up pet stations around the house.
Food and Treat Storage
Dry Food and treats
Keep dry food/birdseed in a cool dry area and in well sealed containers.
Store Treats in Mason Jars so they are easy to get to.
It is also a good idea to keep bags of food off the floor to prevent any possible pests or critters from getting into it.
Many pet owners opt to transfer larger bags of pet food into plastic or metal storage containers. This helps to keep food fresh and safe from pests.
Canned food
Before open you can keep canned food in the pantry or even garage if you are short on space in the house. But once open, cans should be kept in the fridge to keep it from drying out.
Use a can lid or clingfilm to stop everything in your fridge from smelling like cat food!
Toy Storage
Store toys are in an open basket or storage box. This can double up as a great game of hide and seek for your dog! Hide their favourite toys in the bottom so they can dig for them.
When it comes to cat toy storage, you might want to choose something with a lid. Open baskets or boxes will most likely turn into an 'if it fits i sits' situation. If your cat can sit in it then he will! All cats do – but isn’t that why we love them?
Remember though, that like kids, With open storage options pets will happily pull out all their toys to play with so it may end up with you spending more time tidying up. A top tip here is to find a container that is easy for you to refill or,
with and a little time and patience, you could even train your pup to put them away for you!
It is good practice to wash toys occasionally to keep them clean and in good condition.
To stop the toys getting out of hand make sure you keep just enough for whatever storage option you choose and if it starts overflowing its time to declutter!
Outdoor Items
Dog owners know that when you have an energetic pup, going for a walk is one of the best ways to work off some steam. Getting ready for a walk is made much easier if you have all your dog walking essentials in one place.
A mudroom can be found on the wish lists of many a dog owner, but any entry into the house can be fitted with hooks and storage. The key thing is making sure that muddy paws and wet fur can be dealt with before your pup is unleashed into the house.
Grooming Supplies
If you do your own grooming then no doubt you have a good collection of pet shampoo and conditioners, brushes, hair and nail clippers and other supplies.
As these are more of an occasional job there are a few ways to keep everything together and stored out of the way.
The trusty plastic bin/container is a great option. Easy to access and find what you are looking for, when you need it and when you are done it can go back in the laundry room, garage or storage cupboard in the house
Or you could think outside the box
There are some great examples of quirky and literally 'out of the box' pet storage. Using an over the door pocket organiser - usually used for shoes - to keep all your pet paraphernalia safe and tidy is a great example. Grooming brushes, leads, toys the options are almost limitless.
So remember, a few containers and baskets and our top tips to get your pet gear under control take are all it takes.
1. Declutter every so often.
2. Create sections or areas for specific items. Either organised all in one place or -in convenient areas of the house.
3. Try to keep similar things together in categories.
4. Find ways to store the objects in cabinets or hide them in nice storage containers or baskets.
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