Plastic Closet Organizer Pros And Cons

Plastic closet organizers are an easy way to add storage to any closet. They have many advantages and a few disadvantages. Here are just a few reasons you may want to try them in your closet.

Pros:

Function

Plastic closet organizers are a simple and affordable way to give your closet more storage space. They are available in a variety of options. You can add plastic shelves, hooks, bags, and rods. They are typically completely customizable and you can purchase just the sections you need.

Ease Of Installation

Plastic organizers can generally be installed in just a few minutes. Putting the organizers together will usually not require any tools, and if they do, it’s usually just a screwdriver.

Affordability

Plastic closet organizers are much cheaper than wooden or metal organizers. You can find these organizers at any hardware or big box store. You can even find them online in more options if you choose. The cost makes these units very popular choices.

Since you can install these yourself and don’t need to enlist the help of a professional you can save money in installation costs as well.

Cons:

Durability

Since these are made to be an affordable solution to storage, they are generally pretty flimsy. If you are using them to organize a small amount of stuff then they may work for you. They can not withstand the weight that a wood or metal organizer would be able to stand. These are definitely not meant to be permanent structures in your closet. If you are only looking for a temporary storage solution, or you are using these for a child going off to college, then they aren’t a bad investment. If however you need a more permanent solution it would be worth your time and money to get a sturdier organizer.

Style

Most plastic closet organizers are available in a few colors. That’s about as far as you can go with customization on these though. They are not designed to be stylish, rather they are designed to offer solutions to storage issues. If you are interested in a more stylish look, you may be better off having a wooden or metal organization system built.

Cleaning

Cleaning wood or metal is pretty easy. Wood just needs to be dusted occasionally, and metal just needs to be wiped down to keep it’s shiny appearance. Plastic tends to collect dirt much easier, and it shows faster on plastic. Cleaning the plastic isn’t difficult, it just needs to be done more often than on other materials.

If you have a spill on the plastic organizer, the stain can permeate through the material and leave a stain. This isn’t likely to happen in a bedroom closet, but for a linen closet or a hallway closet that stores toiletry items this may be an issue.

Keep these things in mind when deciding which type of closet organizer is right for you.