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Review on Maximize Closet Space with SimpleHouseware Hanging Closet Organizer, 6 Shelves - Gray by Christopher Ward

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Why this one

I have used a very similar product in my shoe closet for years. I've tried many different ways to store my shoes so they're out of the way and always on hand when I need them, and a hanging canvas organizer with compartments like this is by far the best way I've found . The bedroom in my new house has a dressing room. Seriously, I don't know how I existed without him before. While this gives me more space, it surprisingly makes it harder to organize my clothes, especially things like t-shirts that never fit well in a dresser drawer but would be impractical to hang. I've had a similar concept for years. Compared to this new organizer it feels like it's made out of a slightly thinner canvas but given the way it's designed I don't think that makes it weaker or less effective, it's strong enough and I doubt it ever wears out. . Unlike some similar brands, this one has reinforced cardboard trays in each opening, not just the top and bottom. In fact, the top doesn't even have cardboard, but instead has a wire frame around the perimeter that has hangers attached to it. My only criticism of this product is that they don't come with instructions and while it doesn't take much they could and should have told us that the wire frame has a top and bottom. There is no assembly with this organizer, simply lift it and drop it into place, then hang it on a rod in your closet. Each cubicle has a cardboard floor panel that can support the weight of about a dozen shirts without sagging. Because the shirts are folded outdoors, it's easy to find and choose the one I want to wear. The correct installation method is with two small tabs that attach to the hooks pointing up. Thus, the frame supports the entire upper part. Turning the frame upside down will work, but it won't support the top either. THINGS TO KNOW IN DETAIL The two most common ways to hang these organizers in your closet are with either hooks and ties or wire hooks. I prefer velcro straps because over time the velcro loosens and can no longer hold the organizer as securely. One observation is that if you like the side pocket feature, don't worry. They're not very practical, and if you put more than one of these organizers side by side, like I did when I saw how much I liked the first one, you still can't get to the side pockets. I can easily understand why I really liked this organizer. Of course, I can't compare it to any other brand, but there's nothing wrong with this one.

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Big and chunky