Organizing Cords
Organizing cords, cables and wires is a must for bringing order to an office. Not only does it avoid knots and twists of all kinds saving you time and energy, but cord organization also enhances the aesthetics of your work space.Who wants to look at their desk and feel the unpleasant visual chaos of the exposed jumble of cables?! Use the below information when organizing cords and cables of all kinds. From the process to the products, the following tips will help you successfully uncross your lines! Search Our Site IMPORTANT! According to Fire-extinguisher101.com, electrical distribution equipment (i.e. outlets, cords, wiring) is the third leading cause of house fires and the second leading cause of fire deaths. The Process Utilize the general organizing procedure of purge, sort and store, and apply it when organizing cords. • As you make decisions, put the item in the corresponding pile/bag/box - Keep, Donate, Distribute, Recycle, Trash. • Take out the trash for a clean work area. Put the items in good condition going to donation and the unusable items going to be recycled in your car. Gather the items for distribution, and put them in a labeled bag in a visible place. This way you will remember to disburse them. • Next, separate what is left into categories in order to see what and how much you have (i.e. phone cords, audio/video wires, computer cords). 
• Finally, wrap rubber bands or velcro strips around them to keep the cords in neat coils.• Use several bins or plastic drawers to store the wires not used very often by category. • For cords that are frequently-used, utilize the products below to keep your desk area tidy. • Take the time to recoil cords and put them back in their proper place when done using them. • Once a year, go through your wires and pare down. |
