Working backwards

One of the things I have struggled with is cleaning supplies -- they never seem to be where I need them, when I need them. Today's task is to collect them all into one area, then make "mini-kits" to keep in other areas for quick cleanups.

Step one is to find a space. I used to keep them all in the kitchen pantry, but with the new rolling cart taking up space there, I can no longer get to them quickly. This is a old house without too much closet space, so I'm going to make space for them in the upstairs closet where the vacuum is stored. That's going to mean relocating some luggage, but since the luggage is only rarely used, it doesn't deserve prime closet space.

So, luggage, off to the third floor with you.

Now that I have some space in the closet, it's time to gather the cleaning supplies from the rest of the house and put in one place. Here's a sampling of what I found: one duster and one window cleaner on the sleeping porch, two bottles of Amway dishwashing liquid and 3 different stain removers in the basement, one blind duster in the bedroom, rag bag in laundry room, wood cleaner on the windowsill in the stairwell (not my fault -- but that's another story), extra spray bottles in the bathroom.... Well, you get the idea. Once I get everything into the closet, I can determine what duplicates need to just go out the door, what needs to be relocated (like stain removers to the laundry area), and what might be missing or low in supply that actually justifies a shopping trip (not likely).

Will post a photo of the finished area once I get it done.