Car Organization

Car organization is essential, especially for those always on the go.

Whether you are constantly carting youngsters around, hopping from one business meeting to the next, or habitually taking road trips, an organized vehicle will contribute to improved efficiency and punctuality, to say the very least.

For example...

It's the first day of school for the kids. You have loaded their backpacks with the newly-purchased school books, made their lunches with fresh groceries, dressed them from head to toe in new clothes, and you are on your way to drop them off right on time! You are pulling up to the school and suddenly realize you forgot to give them some very much needed supplies!! What to do?!

Take this example, and apply it to a work or travel related situation - not very fun, huh? Having an organized car stocked for the "what ifs" in life is the way to go. You will be able to find everything quickly and be more at ease while on the road - something we could all use! The following auto organization tips will help you get started.

Utilize the general organizing procedure of purge, sort and store, and apply it when organizing your car.


Purge:

• Start by going through your car and throwing away all the trash. (Also mentioned in the maintain section, try to rid your car of trash items every time you get out of it.)

• Next, gather all the items that don't belong in your car and disburse them accordingly (in your house, to other people, and so on).


Sort:

• Now that you can focus on the remaining relevant items, divide them up into categories (i.e. tools, safety items, hygiene products, etc.).


Store:

• First, decide which part of the car is appropriate to store certain items. For example, the rarely used tools can be kept in the trunk, while the frequently used hygiene items (lotion, lip balm, hand sanitizer) should be stored near the front seat in the console.

• Cars usually come with multiple compartments specifically for storing your personal items. If your things fit comfortably in these spaces, utilize them as necessary. If not, see the below suggested organizing products for maximum car organization.

**Safety Tip: Loose, unsecured items in your car can be a hazard.**


Maintain:

• Rid your car of trash items on a regular basis. Make a habit of grabbing all of the rubbish whenever exiting your car. This simple task will keep your car's interior free and clear of clutter.

• Repeat the above mentioned step for the items that simply don't belong. Make a habit of bringing in household items whenever going from your car to your home.

• Clean your auto on a monthly basis (or as needed). Keeping your car fresh will maintain its appearance and make it more enjoyable to drive. **Remember, an organized vehicle is easier to clean!**


What & Where

Wondering what items to keep in your car? Trying to figure out where to store them?


Glove Box

• Frequently Used Maps/Small Atlas

• Pad of Paper, Pens, Scissors

• Disposable Camera

• Insurance Card, Registration Papers & AAA/Emergency Information


Center Console (& Other Front Compartments)

• Medicine (Aspirin, Cough Drops)

• Extra Feminine Products, Nail File, Hair Ties

• Spare Change

• Napkins

• Sunglasses

• Hygiene Products (lotion, hand sanitizer, sanitizer wipes, deodorant, mints, gum)


Trunk

• Spare Tire

• Tools

• Flare

• Jumper Cables

• Hand Crank-Powered Flashlight

• Blanket

• Umbrella

• Snow/Ice Scraper

• Bag of Kitty Litter (great for traction in snow!)


The Products

Not enough room in the car's compartments for your stuff? Let me introduce you to the auto organizer! In the back seat, in the trunk, on the back of the passenger seat, in the front seat, you name it. There are all types of organizers to achieve optimal car organization, so you can pick the one that fits your style.

Front Car Seat Organizer - A Car Organization Favorite!
An auto organizer is great for all those miscellaneous items you have floating around the car. Use it to hold your cds, tissues, lotion, gloves, hand sanitizer, sunglasses, medicine, maps, tools and/or any other loose random items.

Kid's Car Organizer
Have children in school? Use this car organizer to not only store extra school supplies, but also disinfectant wipes for those muddy hands, snacks for hungry bellies, and coloring books or games for the ride home. (Also, check out the Crayola Color Wonder - only writes on the paper!)

Mobile Office Organizer
Busy work environment? Utilize this car organizer to store files, extra office supplies and company literature. Client meetings will be a breeze with everything at your finger tips!

Modular Hauler System
Lots of road trips? This durable product features Ripstop fabric and three individual cases that fit into the larger component. Utilize it to help you organize items by category and/or by person for easy access and better efficiency.

Folding Trunk Organizer
This awesome product will get your caboose organized in no time! Utilize it to hold those random items in your trunk and to keep groceries in place. When you don't need it, it folds flat and is out of the way!

What Items Do You Keep In Your Car At All Times?

Other than the obvious auto-related items like jumper cables, what things must you have while in transit??