This $1 soda can hack doubled my tiny closet storage – and takes only two minutes

As someone with a lot of clothes, it does genuinely seem like I never have enough space to store them.

Therefore, I'm constantly on the lookout for clever ways to maximize my space. So, when I saw genius a storage hack that doubles your hanging space, and requires only a can of soda, I knew I had to give it a go. After all, why not make the most out of my love for fizzy drinks?

As quick as it is clever, this way to transform my small closet ideas took only two minutes to put to the test – and I seriously loved the results.

This $1 hack doubled my tiny closet storage

As shared by Beatriz Santos, @makelifesimpler_ on Instagram, this is 'perfect for pairing outfits, or just doubling up on your storage space!'

You will need:

• A pull tab from a soda can: Increase as necessary.
• Two hangers: I use and recommend velvet hangers, such as the bestselling HOUSE DAY Black Velvet Hangers available at Walmart, to stop clothes slipping and reduce visual clutter in my closet.

Step 1: Feed the pull tab onto the neck of your hanger

Once I was done with my soda, I simply broke the pull tab off and threaded it over the top of the hanger.

If you don't like drinking soda, like Coca Cola, you can still use the tab and then the rest of the liquid to get rid of hard water stains or to clean brass so it doesn't go to waste.

Step 2: Hang another hanger onto it

Then, as easy as that, I added a second hanger to the pull tab. I was genuinely impressed by the results. Not only is this the perfect, easy, cheap hack to organize a small closet with lots of clothes, it's a brilliant way to outfit plan in advance, which is something I always like to do the night before work. It also works well to organize a small walk-in closet, or to hang clothes on a rail.

A humble clothes rail saved my lack of hanging space, and this is a truly genius, eco-friendly way to maximize it.

My verdict

This the kind of hack that I feel I need to share with all my family and friends. It's so simple, effective, and easy to do – so next time you have a can of soda, why not be sustainable at home and try out this eco-friendly organizing tip?

FAQs

How can you make more closet space in a small bedroom?

As well as trying out this hack, there are a number of ways to maximize your space, even in the tiniest of small bedroom ideas. For example, you can make use of the back of your closet door, with over-the-door storage, stack your shoes vertically, and use dividers on shelves to keep things organized.

All prices were correct at the time of publication.

How do I fix my lack of closet space?

If you're still struggling for closet space no matter how many hacks you try, it might be a clear sign that you need to utilize some closet decluttering tips to cut back on your collection.

You can, for example, try out capsule decluttering, or use the 90/90 decluttering rule to reduce decision fatigue and get the job done quickly.

What to shop

Interested in trying out other tiny closet hacks? I recently tested the viral jean hanging hack and found it effortlessly easy, and all you need is a strong, durable hanger.