The Best Ways to Organize and Use a Lazy Susan

How To Use a Lazy Susan to Maximize Storage Space

A lazy Susan is a turntable (rotating tray) that can be SO handy in SO many places. Do you have a lazy Susan that you’re not sure how to use it? There are so many different ways you can store items in a lazy Susan! And, if you have the right organization tools, you can really maximize on space and function.

It’s important to remember that if your lazy Susan is small and in a space that is hard to access, you will want to put items that you don’t use as often inside. But, if your lazy Susan is large and/or easily accessible, then place items that you need often in it. Here are lots of ideas of how to use your lazy Susan!

Cleaning supplies

If you have a lazy Susan in your bathroom or a small one in your kitchen, it is the perfect size for storing these cleaning items!

• Cotton balls
• Qtips (Store cotton balls/Qtips in a container)
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Denture tabs
• Baking Soda
• Vinegar

Kitchen Pots and Pans

If you have a large lazy Susan, then it is the perfect place to store kitchen tools such as pots and pans. You can also store the dishware that you don’t normally use in them, such as these:

• Pots and pans
• Baking sheet
• Glass baking pan
• Hand Mixer
• Juicer
• Pie dishes
• Ramekins
• Bread pan
• Toaster 
• Hand blender
• Mixing Bowls

Food and Snacks

Lazy Susans are also a great way to store snacks. For example, you can store:

• Microwave popcorn or popcorn kernels (with your popcorn machine)
• Fruit snacks
• Applesauce/Gogo squeez
• Capri Suns or similar drinks
• Peanut butter
• Cake mixes
• Trail Mix packets

You can also store pantry staples such as:

• Spices
• Olive oil, Coconut Oil, Avocado oil, etc.
• Pasta and Pasta Sauce
• Rice
• Canned food
• Sugar
• Flour

Organizing Your Lazy Susan

Of course, to be able to maximize the space in your lazy Susan, you will want organizing drawers and baskets to help you! Here are some helpful ones to take a look at!

Lazy Susan Cabinet Organizer Bins, 10.2″ x 9.4″ x 4″ Clear Plastic Kitchen Cabinet Storage

Lazy Susan Wire Storage Organizer Basket with Handle-Metal Organizing Storage Bins

Sorbus Wedge Storage Bin Organizer Lazy Susan organizer with Front Handle for Corner Cabinet

4 Pieces BPA Free Plastic Airtight Food Storage Canisters for Flour, Sugar, Baking Supplies, with 4 Measuring Cups and 24 Labels

Chef’s Path Airtight Tall Food Storage Container Set

Don’t have a lazy Susan? Try out one of these!

ClearSpace Plastic Lazy Susan Cabinet Organizer – Perfect Under Sink Organizer

2 Pack Lazy Susan Turntable, Jecarden Clear Lazy Susan Organizer 2 Tier Spice Rack

YouCopia Crazy Susan Kitchen Cabinet Turntable and Snack Organizer with Bins

Final Thoughts

There are so many different ways you can use a lazy Susan! With the right tools, you will love yours! Let us know what you use your lazy Susan for. Also check out these guides for more tips and tricks on organizing your lazy Susan!

• LAZY SUSAN KITCHEN CABINET ORGANIZATION: TIPS & TRICKS (ON THE CHEAP!!)
• How To Organize That Annoying Lazy Susan
• Top Organizing Bloggers Kitchen Tour: Organizing Lazy Susans

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