$100 Cleaning Closet Makeover

It’s another $100 Room Challenge reveal! I love these days because it means another space in my home looks a whole lot better than it did a few weeks ago. This time, I took a space that was being used for holiday and gift supplies and transformed it into a cleaning closet. As always, let’s take a look at where we started.

Yikes! Total disaster!

Our $100 Cleaning Closet Makeover

Goal 1: Clean

My first goal was to clean out the closet… which I did.

Goal 2: Paint or Wallpaper/Stencil the Walls

I wanted to do something fun with the walls. My original plan was to create a wallpapered look with a stencil, but, alas, I didn’t hear from the company I reached out to, so no stencil. I did, however, paint the closet using leftover paint from the kids’ bathroom.

Goal 3: Replace Wire Shelf

My next goal was to remove the wire shelving and replace it was something simple and practical. We went with a simple wood shelf, painted white.

Goal 4: Mop & Broom Storage

I really wanted something to hold my mop and broom. I started by looking at items similar to this on Amazon, and while they certainly look like they work well, I wanted something a little “cuter”. So I grabbed a piece of barn wood, hooks, and suede cord.

And here’s what I ended up with…

Goal 5: Cohesive Storage

While this wasn’t actually a goal from week 1, I always think things look better when they are in similar containers, so I headed out and bought mason jars and twine. I momentarily thought of buying scrapbook paper, but realized a paper bag would suffice, (You know, save myself 29¢. 🙂 )

And here’s what I made…

To go along with the cute mason jars, I found some plastic containers (similar) to store many of the liquids I use to make my DIY cleaners. Add a fun label, and I was set.

But seriously, you can’t have cute containers without a cute display, right… This was the biggest splurge I’ve ever made for a $100 Room Challenge. Farmhouse style storage with cubbies (similar).

DIY Cleaning Recipe Display

And here’s the end result:

Can you believe that I actually go to my own blog to get my cleaning recipes? I have serious memory issues. I love that they’re all here for me to find, but I wanted a quick reference, so I DIYed myself a clipboard and created a DIY Cleaning Recipes List to clip on it. Want a copy for yourself? Here you go! DIY Cleaning Recipes Printable.

Goal 6: Figure Out What to Do With the Vacuum Hose

The very last goal I had was to get the jumbled vacuum hose off the floor. My first thought was a hose reel type thing, but the ones I found would stick way out from the wall. When I was asking my hubby for advice, he says, “I think we have the mount down in the basement.” I took it off the wall in the basement and it’s now in my closet. Perfect.

I know… get to the reveal already! Let me introduce you to my new cleaning closet! (P.S. Photographing a closet of this size is no small task, so bear with me.)

The Budget

We left off last week having spent $23.70. Here are the final expenses:

Broom & Mop Holder: $17.96

• Barnwood: Free (We have a huge amount in the garage)
• Suede Cord: $5.99 (After 40% off coupon)
• Hooks x3: $11.97 ($3.99 each)

Mason Jar Storage: $6.35

• Mason Jars x4: $3.96 (99¢ each)
• Jute Twine: $2.39 (After 40% off coupon)
• Paper Bag: Free (Already had on hand)

Cleaning Recipe “Clipboard”: Free

• Piece of Cardboard: Free (Already had on hand)
• Piece of Scrapbook Paper: Free (Already had on hand)
• Binder Clip: Free (Already had on hand)

Plastic Containers for Liquid Cleaning Products x2 packages: $3.98 ($1.99 for each package of 2)

Drywall & Stud Anchors: $1.49

D Rings: $2.99

9 Hole Wall Cubby (similar): $42.75 (After 5% Redcard Discount).

Total Spent: $99.22! Whew. 78¢ under budget!!!

Another $100 Room Challenge on the books.

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