Never Store These 7 Things Under Your Bed
I have always been guilty of treating the space under my bed like a catch-all storage space. When I need to clean my room in a hurry I just shove things into the drawers under my bed. But recently I realized this habit was actually making my life more stressful. It turns out that stashing the wrong items under where you sleep can cause serious problems and ruin your stuff. Let us talk about what to keep out of there.
Clothing Without A Proper Lid
We all rotate our winter sweaters and summer swimsuits when the seasons change. Shoving a cardboard box or an open basket of clothes under the bed is a recipe for disaster. That space is an absolute magnet for dust bunnies and fabric moths. If you leave your favorite wool sweaters down there unprotected they will come out smelling musty or full of tiny holes. Always use plastic bins with tight clamping lids for storing your seasonal wardrobe.
Heavy And Awkward Boxes
The space under your bed is wide but it is not super tall. Storing heavy boxes full of books or old records down there is a terrible idea. When you actually need to get something out you have to lie flat on your stomach and drag dead weight across the floor. You can easily pull a muscle in your back or permanently gouge your hardwood floors with the heavy boxes. Keep the heavy things on sturdy closet shelves instead.
Things You Use Every Day
It seems incredibly convenient to keep your daily sneakers or your gym bag right under the bed. But dragging those items out every morning is actually a huge hassle. You end up scratching your floor and having to bend over to grab your things every day. Plus daily use items track dirt and outside germs straight into your clean sleeping space. It is much better to keep your everyday gear in the closet or right by the front door.
Piles Of Random Unsorted Clutter
When you do not know what to do with a pile of mail or random cords it is so tempting to just push it under the bed. But out of sight does not mean out of mind. That hidden clutter creates a chaotic energy in the room even if you cannot see it. Your bedroom is supposed to be a calm place to rest and recharge. Knowing you are sleeping over a pile of junk totally ruins that peaceful vibe.
Important Personal Documents
Your birth certificate and tax returns should never live under your mattress. It sounds like a safe hiding spot but it actually leaves your papers very vulnerable. If a pipe leaks or your pet has an accident on the floor the water can easily seep under the bed and destroy your sensitive files. Plus they will gather a thick layer of dust over time. Buy a small fireproof safe or use a dedicated filing cabinet to put them in instead.
Things That Trigger Bad Memories
This one is a little bit more about feelings than organization. You should never store boxes of old relationship mementos or stressful work files right under where you sleep. We carry so much tension with us already, so lying down to sleep directly on top of things that make you feel sad or anxious is just bad practice. Keep those nostalgic or heavy emotional items in a spare room or a high closet shelf. It also keeps them safer from damage.
Suitcases You Use Often
Storing luggage under the bed makes sense if you only travel once a year. But if you take work trips every month, dragging a dusty suitcase out from under the bed is incredibly annoying. The wheels get caught on the rug and it is just a frustrating way to pack. If you travel a lot, keep your suitcase standing upright in the closet. You can even use the inside of the standing suitcase to store your spare travel toiletries and other stuff.
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Clearing out the space under your bed takes a little bit of elbow grease but it is completely worth it. Once you pull out all the random clutter and give the floor a really good vacuum your whole bedroom will feel lighter. And you can breathe easier at night knowing your space is actually clean from the floor up.
Bliss Donahue-Power
