Being tied to our smartphones for work and life means these devices have to be charged often. Their cables stay hanging from sockets all day until needed, but when we plug in our phones at home, the cables can get tangled and messy. And sometimes we juggle storage space for all of the individual charging cables. Luckily, staying organized with cable clutter doesn’t have to break the bank, thanks to simple Dollar Tree DIY hacks.
Dollar Tree offers a variety of products useful for keeping phone cables organized if you can think creatively, and all at very affordable prices. Various types of hooks can keep cables under control and out of your way. Different backings such as suction cups, adhesives, and magnets are all available and suit wherever you typically charge your phone. And for those needing a cleaner storage solution, simple elastic or twist ties from Dollar Tree can keep cables in neat bundles. Depending on the products you buy, these can even give a little extra help with organization.
Cables are unfortunately part of life at home and aren’t just for charging phones. Regardless of the cords you are organizing, finding inventive ways to store them and keep them out of your way can help your home feel calmer and happier. But phone cables aren’t the only devices you can DIY organizing solutions; with a little inventiveness, you can also use these Dollar Tree products to clean up and organize messy TV cables or other devices.
Organizing phone charger cables while in use
Dollar Tree hooks are a versatile and simple solution to keep phone charger cables organized and out of the way. You can place these products on walls, desks, nightstands, or any surface near where you charge your devices. Dollar Tree’s Tool Bench Removable Hooks can attach to a smooth surface, and then you thread your charging cord through it. You can position multiple hooks along a wall or desk edge to guide the cable neatly and prevent it from tangling or slipping to the floor.
If you want more traditional hooks, Dollar Tree has you covered. Jot Magnetic Hooks attach to most metal surfaces. Stick the hook near where you charge the cable and hang your cord on it to keep the cable off your desk and prevent it from sliding around. If you have the room, hang another hook upside down above the first one and loop the cable between them. If you don’t have a metal surface, Dollar Tree also sells Self-Adhesive Plastic Hooks you can run along baseboards or the sides of desks. You can use these hooks to create a defined path for cords, keeping them out of sight and out of the way, or to hang cables, as with the magnetic hooks. However, once you attach self-adhesive hooks, you can’t remove them, so save them for wireless phone charging stations or eliminating general cable clutter throughout your home. Dollar Tree also carries generic Pop-Socket phone grips, which can double as cable organizers. Stick one to a nearby surface and loop your cord around it to keep the cable accessible but tidy.
By combining hooks, magnetic holders, and phone grips, you can create a clutter-free charging setup that is easy to adjust and keeps cables organized.
Organizing phone charger cables while in storage
Many phone owners have drawers overflowing with charging cables, creating tangled messes like spider webs. Fortunately, there are easy ways to keep these cords neat and together. One simple method is to use Jumbo Black Elastic Hair Ties. Loop each cable into a loose oval, then secure it in the middle with an elastic tie. This keeps individual cables compact and prevents them from getting tangled with one another.
Dollar Tree also carries seasonal items like Valentine’s Heart Treat Bags with Twist Ties, which can double as cable organizers. Coil a few cables into ovals and secure their middles with a twist tie, then store them inside a plastic bag to keep everything contained. You can even label the bags if you want to quickly identify cords for different devices. With just a few inexpensive supplies, you can transform a chaotic drawer into a neat, organized storage system.
Keep in mind that Dollar Tree’s online and in-store stocks aren’t always the same, and the items mentioned in this article (and their prices) were available at the time of writing. With some creativity and an open mind, it can be fun to visit your local Dollar Tree and see products in a new light. And while you’re there shopping for phone charging hacks, you can also buy products to clean your phone charger cables by removing dust buildup. All of your cables can be clean, well-organized, and out of the way with some simple DIY.
