There is nothing worse than being away from home and realizing you forgot something or that you desperately need a band-aid. Even if you have these items in your car, keeping them organized is going to make them much easier to find, especially if you have kids in the car. Over the years, I’ve tried so many different methods for keeping our car organized to make things as easy as possible but I’ve finally figured out what works for me. If you’re trying to keep a more organized car in 2023 and are looking for the best ways to do that, today I’m sharing my 5 tips for keeping your car organized.

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5 Tips for Keeping Your Car Organized

Keep Your Car Cleaned

The first step in keeping your car organized is making sure you keep it clean. I swear by this portable vacuum and this car trash can to clean small messes on a daily basis but go in and do a full cleanout of the car every week. This makes the task seem so much more manageable and it will give you the opportunity to also organize any items that are out of place.

Organize the Glove Box

The glove box is a black hole for so many people, which makes sense. It’s where all of the items you need to have on you all the time but aren’t regularly accessing. Instead of throwing all of your papers and extra items in here without a proper home, get them organized. I love this organizer for our registration and other important documents.

Make Use of Common Areas

Instead of keeping nothing in your car, keep everything in your car, but organize it in a way that makes sense. My favorite way to do this is by making use of common areas like the truck, glove box/center console, and under the seats. Utilize storage containers and organizers like this pouch and this clear case to keep small items organized in these areas.

Be Prepared for Emergencies

Emergencies happen when we’re least expecting them and being prepared for them will make handling them so much easier. With these supplies though, you’ll want to keep them organized so they’re easy to access if something should happen. I recommend keeping these items in your trunk so that they’re accessible but organized and out of the way on a day-to-day basis.

Have a No-Food Policy

Having a no-food policy in your car is a hard one, but it’s one that will keep your car clean and smelling great! For desperate times, keep some healthy snack options stored away in your truck organization so there’s something to snack on.

Products I Use to Organize Our Car

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