06/24/2019 / By Zoey Sky
Survival supplies won’t be as useful to you if they’re haphazardly stored all over your house or homestead. Keep your stockpiles properly organized, so it’s easier to keep track of your supplies.
Organizing your supplies also ensures that you don’t waste time looking for things that you need because you have no idea where they are. Follow the tips detailed below to organize your supplies and maximize storage space in your homestead or apartment. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com)
If you’re attempting an extensive clean-up, start by organizing your supplies over the weekend or whenever you have free time. You’ll need at least two to three days to sort through everything.
Use this natural all-purpose cleaner when sanitizing your storage areas. It’s effective and safe to use around children and pets. Just make sure not to use it on granite or marble because the vinegar may cause etching on natural surfaces.
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You can use essential oils like bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, or lime since they possess antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antiviral properties. You can also use other essential oils to cover up the sell of the vinegar.
After your supplies have been inventoried, look for containers that you can use to organize various items. You don’t need to buy new containers if you have perfectly good ones lying around your house.
Here are some tips on choosing containers for your survival gear and supplies.
Keeping similar items together makes it easier to find certain things. If you know your cooking utensils are all in that green box in the kitchen, you know where to look if you need an eggbeater.
Take note of extremes in temperature, moisture, and pests when storing perishable items.
You can store your gear and supplies in these areas around your house:
When you’re done with your inventory and organizing your preps in containers, put everything back.
Follow the tips below as you put away your gear and supplies.
Before SHTF, take the time to organize your gear and survival supplies to maximize storage space and prevent spoilage.
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