Storage and Vacuum ideas

[huskersteffy]

Ditto on the upper dividers. Keeps stuff from "sloshing" around. For our 21' "wine cellar".... we just make sure we are always well stocked so bottles are wedged together.

[Fox hunt]

Dyson stick vacuum converts to hand held really sucks great! I'm disorganized so not much help on storage but i use all sorts of drawer organizers, metal spice rack with magnetic containers etc... I'm always trying! I have a built in wine rack bottom of my closet so i can find the really important items.

[Treblemaker]

We use a dirt devil stick vacuum that has a removable handle to make a hand vac, stores under the bed. It cost $13 on clearance and does the job for us. I also keep a child size broom for quick clean ups.

[paul]

Originally Posted by Greg and Kathy

2 questions:
First what do people use to organize the storage cupboards.
Second what do you use for small vacuum cleaners. Compact design

Thanks

I just bought a Black and Decker lithium battery. One charge let me vacuum the floor of my. new 19 and then the floor mats in my. car.

[Upfisk]

Storage in closet
We went to IKEA and found stacking shoe racks for $2.50. They are 24" long and slightly wider than the closet opening. We have 4 stacked in the closet which has become the pantry. We unfolded them inside the closet, then turned them into position, the width is slightly less than the actual inside width of the closet, but wider than the actual opening. We did have to put refrigerator bars at the front in Mexico due to rough roads. Canned goods kept bumping into the pantry door. The refrigerator bars now prevent this bumping.

We use a 120V dirt buster vacuum. We boondock for weeks at a time and about 1x per week get out the vacuum to pick up sand in the corners. Yes, we travel with a shedding pet and this helps clean cushions of the fur. We have solar panels, the 1500 watt inverter, and transfer switch.

[rick]

We use the Dyson Animal we found at Costco, and it is a great vacuum: great suction, good set of tools, decent battery life (enough to thoroughly clean our Escape 19), and it is small enough to fit in the bench seat.

The stacking shoe racks everyone else mentions are pretty much standard. They rock.

[Roger C H]

We have a washable, sticky roller which works fine on cloth surfaces. We have a small broom and dustpan for the floor.
https://www.simplygoodstuff.com/stic...er-2piece.html


We found these baskets for the shelf around the ceiling because of the curved corners, square boxes didn't work.

[ddevin]

For storage, we recently discovered “Perch” wall mounted storage. You use Command adhesive strips or screws to attach a magnetic board to the wall and then you have a choice of small containers to attach magnetically to the board. Because they are magnetic, you can later change things up. We placed one by the door for the dog leash/keys etc., and a couple near the bed for a journal, glasses etc. We bought ours at Staples.

[kwthere]

I use a "BLACK+DECKER BDH2000PL MAX Lithium Pivot Vacuum, 20-volt" . Small, hand held with great suction.

[jxoco]

We use the 12v armor-all vacuum as well.
Gave up on the rechargeable ones as they were never charged when we were off the grid.
Inside the cabinets above the stove, we have a collection of things that are silverware drawer holder things from bed bath and beyond. The ones you buy individually and layout yourself. They have been handy when something leaks, the leak stays inside the plastic box. Spices, coffee, tea, salt, pepper, condiments, etc.
The only other box-type things we needed where for liquid-filled bottles under the sink and that is to contain the liquid should there be a spill. Windex, soap, hand cleaner, bug spray, etc. Those two, under the sink and under the fridge were the hardest to find the correct size. One is a cut down plastic garbage can that had the correct length and width but was way too tall.

[Farmerdoug]

We have also standardized on the Ryobi tools, so we only have one battery type and charger type needed. 18v One+ batteries. When back at the home base we use a corded vacuum.
Ryobi Tools:
Hand Vacuum
Driver for stabilizers
Drill
Light
inflator
Radio - many more devices available including a small fan and even a light duty converter.

[Farmerdoug]

Still optimizing storage, but for sure every container is clear to see the contents. Our Escape 19 has good storage but we are still working on where to put things as it's not desirable to empty cabinets to get to items. We have opened up additional storage under fridge, and kitchen cabinets, as others have done. Since we carry camping items in totes for loading into truck, we bought a storage cabinet that can double as a seat outside.

[Jordan]

Originally Posted by Upfisk

Storage in closet
We went to IKEA and found stacking shoe racks for $2.50. They are 24" long and slightly wider than the closet opening. We have 4 stacked in the closet which has become the pantry. We unfolded them inside the closet, then turned them into position, the width is slightly less than the actual inside width of the closet, but wider than the actual opening. We did have to put refrigerator bars at the front in Mexico due to rough roads. Canned goods kept bumping into the pantry door. The refrigerator bars now prevent this bumping.

We use a 120V dirt buster vacuum. We boondock for weeks at a time and about 1x per week get out the vacuum to pick up sand in the corners. Yes, we travel with a shedding pet and this helps clean cushions of the fur. We have solar panels, the 1500 watt inverter, and transfer switch.

Interesting on the IKEA shelving. Could you send a photo or link to the shelves? Many thanks!

[Upfisk]

The shoe rack is Grejig in Ikea, price has doubled in 1 year to 5.00! Still a good deal, if the photo does not come through do a Google search for " Ikea folding shoe rack "

[escape artist]

Hi: All... We have a "Central vacuum". It is two parts... A pan with attached brush. LoL Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[escape artist]

Hi: All... We have a "Central vacuum". It is two parts... A pan with attached brush. LoL Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[cpaharley2008]

I see an echo.....

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

I see an echo.....

Hi: cpaharley2008... Some things are just worth repeating repeating!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[SWCO]

Since we carry a 20V Dewalt cordless drill (as well as 2 batteries and a charger) for unanticipated repair jobs, we bought a Dewalt 20V cordless vacuum. I saw it in a Home Depot ad during a stop in Great Falls MT (no sales tax). It lives in its original box at the back of the top cabinet above the microwave space.

[UncleTim]

We have a central vac system in our house. Rated: C-
I have two Shop Vacs in my shop. A big one and a super small one. Rated:B
We have a Dyson V10 for the 5.0TA. Rated:A+


We use the Dyson in the house now because it is far superior and way more convenient than the others. With one flick the debris is gone and we did not have to touch it. Love it and so does my clean freak wife!