No matter how much pride you have in your house, there’s one small corner that always seems to be in a state of disarray: the sink side.
Whether it’s the bathroom sink, beside the tub or in the kitchen, small piles of cleaning fluid and tools in varying degrees of dampness create an eyesore that ruins the look of your otherwise spotless space.
Yet help is at hand with sink side organisers that can keep the essentials close and in neat order without eating up lots of countertop space. From washing up liquid and hand soap to sponges, scourers, brushes and dishcloths, these kitchen sink organisers will clear the clutter and make your sink side a more pleasant and hygienic place to be.
While many are designed to sit adjacent to the sink, there are others with rubber pads that can attach to the sink wall interior, meaning droplets and spills can run straight down the drain. Another option is fast-drying natural stone that soaks up excess water in a matter of minutes.
There are dozens of styles to choose from, from luxe-looking contraptions to novelty ideas that make the chore of washing up a little more fun. We’ve scooped up the best of them below to help you choose.
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Simplehuman Slim Sink Caddy
Clear your worktops completely by using a caddy that sits inside the sink itself. Simplehuman has answered the brief with this slim design that uses suction pads to aid stability, along with countertop hooks. There might be just one compartment, but still plenty of room for a sponge and wire scrubber with a vented bottom to curb bacteria growth.
Buy now £15.00, Dunelm
Brabantia SinkSide In-sink Organiser, Mid Grey
Bring order to chaotic worktops with this handy organiser. It can sit by the sink or inside it using the suction cups to stick to its walls. Water drains off via the open bottom structure but when it needs a thorough clean, simply throw it in the dishwasher.
Buy now £19.00, John Lewis
Innoteck Essentials Sink Caddy
Keep all your dishwashing and cleaning essentials on hand with this sleek caddy. The lightweight design sits on a non-slip base increasing sturdiness and there is a built-in soap dispenser for pumping out washing up liquid too. There’s just enough space for wire wool and a scrubbing sponge behind a gallery rail.
Buy now £10.99, Amazon
Blissju Water Absorbent Diatomite Trays
Favour the minimalist look? This tray is made from moisture-absorbing diatomite, stopping water from pooling around the sink side. It will soak up water within 15 seconds of contact and be bone dry in less than a minute, meaning no more mildewy sponges or limescale crud to deal with. The gold handles and slightly raised feet are nice additional touches.
Buy now £30.96, Amazon
JJIW Sink Organiser
Tight on space? With a relatively small footprint, this organiser stacks vertically with space to hold sponges, soap, scrubbers and dishcloths in one compact space. Water drains off into a tray underneath which can be easily slid out and emptied into the sink once full.
Buy now £16.99, Amazon
Mutool Sink Caddy Organiser
Have different cleaning tools for different pots and pans? Keep them all neat and tidy with this caddy, which comes with three rails to hold dishcloths plus spaces for scourers, sponges, dishwashing brushes and soap. A removable tray sits underneath it all, ready to catch run-off droplets of water.
Buy now £15.99, Amazon
KEINEUX Stainless Sponge Holder
Liberate your sink side of clutter completely. This design clamps onto the sink’s stem, leaving surfaces free of built-up soap scum and grime. The dinky 17.5 x 10.5 x 4.5cm has enough space for the essentials plus some hooks to dangle small kitchen tools off: think a vegetable peeler or garlic press. It can even be used in the shower as a minimalist caddy.
Buy now £9.99, Amazon
Skystuff Kitchen Sponge Holder
Okay — this doesn’t actually do anything extra special...except look adorable!! Make washing up slightly more enjoyable with this ridiculous, fun and somewhat practical product. The bottom is an open grid so the sponge can drain and dry properly.
Buy now £6.99, Amazon
