In this week’s instalment of her Prime Finds series, Shopping Writer Meghan has found five must-buy products to help declutter and organise your car without breaking the bank
Keeping your car clutter-free and neatly organised can be difficult, time-consuming and an uphill battle. That’s why this week, I’ve dedicated the latest edition of my Prime Finds series to hacks and buys worth shopping that will help you keep on top of mess inside your vehicle.
The best news is that these top picks won’t break the bank. Prices start from under £20 and don’t exceed £35, saving you cash and time spent cleaning your car in the long run. Let’s get into it.
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1. Car Rubbish Bin with Lid
Shop here for £17.99
Starting off with a fairly self-explanatory pick worth grabbing for your car, this foldable and portable car rubbish bin has a 10L capacity and a handy rubber lid to keep smells trapped and ensure any trash goes unseen by passengers.
Whether you’re a family with kids or spend much time commuting in your car, this bin can easily be attached to seats and the centre console, ensuring it’s within arms’ reach from all seats.
This pick also comes with 3 side storage pockets, perfect for tidily storing other essentials (e.g. wet wipes or tissues). It’s constructed with durable vinyl lining and prevents spills and stains. Plus, you can use it for various purposes, including as a rubbish bin, an organiser or even a thermo tank.
2. Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Shop here for £19.99
Lugging the household vacuum out to your driveway or onto the curb to clear out the inside of your car can be a pain. It’s inconvenient and a hassle – but keeping a small, handheld and cordless vacuum in your car could be a great idea for tackling crumbs, dried mud, sand and other debris more regularly from anywhere.
This car vacuum cleaner is compact and lightweight enough to operate single-handedly and fit easily in the car’s storage box. It is perfect for small clean-up jobs and works well for those hard-to-reach areas that your broom, vacuum, or mop couldn’t ordinarily reach. Especially if your vehicle is filled with young kids or pets, who contribute to messes forming on the floor, this vacuum can be charged up and left in the car for the next time you pop to the beach or take the dog for a walk.
This vacuum has various nozzles, offering more versatile and practical cleaning options to best suit the mess you’re trying to banish.
3. 5-in-1 Retractable Car Charger
Shop here for £24.99
A nifty option you may have seen going viral on social media last year, this 5-in-1 charger can simultaneously charge up to five devices. Providing up to 168 W of total output power via two USB ports, two retractable cables and a 12 V cigarette lighter socket splitter, this retractable charger is a versatile solution for your travel charging needs.
The car charger adapter ensures your devices’ efficiency, stability, and fast charging. It has USB-A and USB-C ports and works with all plug cables. The car charger boasts a small and compact design that won’t interfere with driving. Plus, the retractable cables ensure your console isn’t cluttered with loose cables or wires getting caught around the controls. When they’re not in use, the cables tuck themselves back into the charger unit, tidy and out of the way.
4. Car Phone Holder
Shop here for £25.49
Working hand-in-hand with the above option, this phone holder is a great choice for accessing your phone for maps, music, and hands-free phone calls while keeping your mobile and charging wires out of your way. It comes with a Grandmaster-designed suction mount and vent clip combo, making it ideal for attaching to various spots on your car’s dashboard where it can be clearly seen but doesn’t contribute to clutter.
It also has a soft cable organiser to tidy your mobile’s cables. Made from strong and durable materials, this phone holder promises to keep your phone secure as you drive, ensuring your essentials are kept close to hand and decluttered.
5. 2-Pack Car Seat Organiser
Shop here for £32.99
Lastly, here’s a top pick for families seeking ways of organising their essential belongings for travelling with kids. This pack of two organisers are the ideal addition to family cars, as they feature foldable tables that are convenient for you and your child to eat or place a tablet or small computer. This is a must-have if your children can enjoy watching TV while you’re travelling, ensuring they don’t get bored. For long trips, it’s ideal to give your kids a place to keep their snacks where they are tidy and less likely to spill.
Plus, they’re great organisers as they come equipped with nine storage bags, including two pockets for bottles, two pockets for phones or power banks, two pockets designed for tablets, and three more compartments for magazines, snacks, toys, etc.
This item gets bonus points because it also acts as a car seat protector for the front two seats. Made of high-quality PU leather, it is waterproof and durable, making cleaning simple while preventing children from kicking dirty and scratching the front seats.
Regarding alternatives, B&Q has this Hanging Car Boot Organizer with Multi-Pocket Design, which retails for £10, whereas at Argos, you can grab this Streetwize Deluxe Boot Organiser for £12.
