50 Ways to Use our Favorite Zippered Vinyl and Mesh Pouches!

As professional organizers we always aim to be functional, innovative and efficient. One of the ways we can achieve this is with a little help from our favorite organizing products. Some of our absolute favorite products to use are the zippered vinyl and mesh pouches that you can purchase from multiple places, including Amazon or The Container Store. The pouches from The Container Store come in three sizes, accessory, letter and legal size. Not only are they weather-resistant, but they’re also puncture-resistant. We also love the options from Amazon with their fun colors and multiple sizes.We have used these pouches in a million and one ways for our clients and we’re very happy to share our tips with you! 

Travel

1. Dirty Clothes 
2. Toiletries 
3. Important Documents-Think passports, ID’s, etc. 
4. Electronics and Cords- Headphones, chargers and kindles 
5. Packing Cube Substitute-Create bags for each person while packing and label them!
6. Toy/Activity bags-Perfect for long road trips with kids 
7. Snacks 
8. Travel Stain Remover Kit-Tide pen and wipes
9. Jewelry-Keep all of your jewelry sorted and tangle-free
10. Grandma’s Bag-Special toys or activities that are just for visiting “Grandma’s house” 
11. Gym Clothes-Have your gym clothes accessible and keep them separate from your other clothing
12. Manicure Kit-Nail polish, file and nail clippers for when you inevitably need them while traveling
13. Sewing Kit-Needles, thread and a small pair of scissors – remember these pouches are puncture resistant!
14. Small Hair Accessories-Hair ties, bobby pins and clips
15. Lingerie Bag 
16. Medicine/Supplement Bag-Your everyday prescriptions or vitamins

Home 

1. Board Game Pieces-This is one of our favorite ways to use the larger sizes! We have another great blog post you can check out here showing exactly how to do this!
2. Puzzles 
3. Playing Cards 
4. Kids Coloring Items-Keep everything together and easy to grab markers, colored pencils, crayons, coloring books etc.
5. Art Supplies-Keep paints and paintbrushes contained, while still being easy to grab when your kids are ready to create!
6. Tutoring Sets-We created a kit for a client’s children to bring to tutoring sessions and it was perfect! They had their pens, workbooks and flashcards all contained and organized
7. Subject Bags-If your kids are doing virtual learning create one large bag for each subject to stay organized
8. Toy Bags-Toys with small pieces like Legos or Barbie accessories are great to keep in their own pouch
9. Hobby Bags-Knitting projects, cross stitching or quilting pieces can all be nicely contained in a pouch!
10. Guest Bath Toiletries-Store extra toiletries for your guests like toothbrushes, toothpaste, small shampoo and conditioner and soap so they have everything they need!
11. Utility Bag- Great for keeping batteries or small tools categorized and contained whether you store them in a cabinet, basket or drawer!

Office

1. Important Receipts-Keep your receipts sorted so when it’s tax time everything is easy to find!
2. Important Documents-The largest size will fit legal sized pages so birth certificates, social security cards, etc. are all great to keep safe and together
3. Additional Office Supplies-Pens, paper clips, staples etc. Taking the supplies out of bulky packaging saves space and creates a better esthetic in your office!
4. Printer Supplies-Keep ink cartridges and toners in a pouch so you can ditch those bulky boxes and make the best use out of your space
5. Medical Records-Create pouches for each member of your family with all of their important information
6. Keepsake Bags-The largest size would be great to store children’s art projects or special school papers that you want to save
7. Home Manuals-Keep manuals for you appliances and large electronics like TV’s and computers 
8. Stationary-Create different bags for birthday cards, thank you cards, stamps etc. so you know exactly where to find everything when you need it
9. Work Projects-Keep your papers and work documents organized and protected
10. Resume Pouch- A great idea to always have some resumes on hand and keep them wrinkle-free!

Pool/Beach Bags

1. Wet Bathing Suits
2. Sunscreens 
3. Snacks 
4. Keys and Wallet- The pouches are perfect for pool or beach bags since they’re weather-resistant and zip up!
5. Diapers and Wipes-The large size would be great to keep diapers nice and dry in your pool bag!
6. Picnic Supplies-Store utensils, small plates and napkins for a nice picnic on the beach

Car

1. Loose Change-Store all of your loose change in a small bag-no more searching for quarters when you get to a toll!
2. Emergency Kit-A flashlight, snack bars, first aid supplies and extra phone charger just in case
3. Coupon Bag-These are great to keep in the car so you actually have them when you want to use them!
4. Gift Card Bag-Similar to the coupon bag it’s great to keep gift cards in the car so you actually use them!
5. Store Reusable Grocery Bags 
6. On-the-Go Bag-Keep all your necessities like hand sanitizer, masks and lip balm in one place!
7. Backseat Bag-Everything your kids will need in the backseat like activity books, pen and pencils and maybe some yummy snacks!

Truly the number of ways you can utilize the Zippered Vinyl and Mesh Pouches is endless. We are constantly discovering new uses for these amazing products. They can be thrown in travel totes, beach bags, playroom baskets and so much more!