What’s one of the most frustrating things about cleaning the house? Finding, retrieving and replacing all of the tools, sprays and cloths you use. Most of us get the stuff for one job, complete the task, and then put it all away before moving along to the next job. This can work perfectly fine, but you end up wasting time and in turn, spend more time than necessary cleaning your house. If you could keep all of your most commonly used tools right at hand, you could switch from job to job, cloth to spray and back again in a quick and efficient manner. This would allow you to go straight from one dirty spot to another, and save you time and hassle when doing the cleaning.

John Robinson, a Professor at the University of Maryland, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal saying “the average American spent 14.05 hours on housework in 1985 and 12.3 hours in 2004″. Now our houses aren’t getting any smaller, but the time we spend cleaning them is shrinking year by year. It is not that we all live cleaner lives or have hired maids, but more so that we just don’t have the same amount of free time any more. Most of us simply can not  afford to spend that many hours cleaning each week. This unfortunate fact necessitates being more efficient in order to keep a house that is spotless at all times. In this day and age, you need to have the best tools and time saving devices if you are going to keep your living quarters in tip top shape without sacrificing time spent elsewhere. It is not an option to just stop cleaning, so we all do our best to spend as little time as possible doing it. After all, the  other stuff in life is so much more fun. This is why getting your chores out of the way as quickly as possible, while still maintaining acceptable standards becomes more important every day.

According to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), for the period of April 1, 2006 to March 30, 2007, in the U.S. sales of household cleaner products totaled $1.6 billion! That’s a lot of cleaning supplies considering we Americans spend only 12.3 hours a week on housework. So what’s an overworked, time crunched person to do? There are many things that will make cleaning easier or save you time, but one item in particular is the EvriStor n More. Sure it has a funny name, but it is also quite useful as a storage device and bring-it-with you cleaning caddy. It can make cleaning less time consuming and less stress inducing for anyone.

WHAT IS IT?
It is a wall mounted storage pod with several compartments that can be quickly removed to take with you as you clean. When not in use the EvriStor n More will hang on a wall or inside a closet or cabinet. When you want to get some cleaning done, just grip the soft, comfortable handle and take it with you to any part of the house. EvriStor n More holds all kinds of household cleaning essentials in its center storage well including cleaning liquids, polishes, cloths, gloves, brushes, a flashlight, batteries, candles – almost anything you would use while tidying the house can fit into this multifunctional storage pod. There’s even a sponge holder on the back side of the unit that helps ensure your sponge is handy and well-ventilated so it can dry between uses. To make it even more versatile, two hooks are included that can be installed on a single side, or one on each side. They are perfect for hanging damp rags to dry, or unused cloths for later use. You could also attach a duster, your keys, or even a dog leash if mounted in a convenient spot for this purpose. The front of the EvriStor is a bag storage compartment for trash or grocery bags, but can also be used to hold cleaning cloths, mittens and rags.

Sit it on a shelf, toss it under the sink, or mount it in the most convenient spot available. This caddy is ideal for the broom closet or pantry, but would also work great under a kitchen or bathroom sink, or mounted to the linen closet door. Keep one in your laundry room to stow all of your stain fighting gear, bleach and sewing supplies. Mount another one in the mud room to hold extra grocery bags, car keys, an emergency flashlight and the dog’s collar. You will find many uses for this versatile storage device because it can adapt to so many scenarios.

EvriStor N More™ is designed with a firm, ergonomically-sized thermoplastic rubber grip handle so you can carry it comfortably from one cleaning task to the next. It has so many cool features in one compact, portable storage product it can be used in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, kid’s playroom, – most anywhere you need a truly versatile, portable organized storage station. The EvriStore can make cleaning easy because it is an upscale, and uniquely multifunctional storage and cleaning tool, with great design and utility.

The large main compartment is big enough to hold a large amount of stuff, and roomy enough to accommodate large containers and bottles. Use it to take along all purpose cleaners and window sprays, or even brushes, dusters and other tools. The built in sponge holder is a nice addition because it not only holds this common tool, but also allows it to dry quickly to prevent smells and bacteria from growing. It is the perfect size to hold just about any sponge or scrubby you are currently cleaning with. Integrated hooks add to the usefulness of this caddy, and the best part is that you can put them where you want them. Depending upon where you mount it, or how you intend to use it, you are able to choose the best place to install your hooks. The large compartment at the front is perfect for extra bags to fill trash cans, to take with you when the dog goes for a walk, or to keep you most used cleaning cloths. Add in the super comfortable and ergonomic handle, and you have one incredibly useful cleaning aid. It will hold all of the stuff you need to complete all of your jobs in a single round of cleaning. Stop running back to the cupboard every time you need a new tool, and keep things more organized when not in use. This dual purpose caddy will improve your storage situation, and decrease the time it takes you to clean your home. Make cleaning your home a little bit easier and less time consuming with this unique tool.

EvriStore N More

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If you are like most people these days, then you have numerous electronic devices all over your home. Most of us have at least one TV, one computer, and various other appliances and electronics all over our homes, garages and offices. Some of us will even have multiples of each one, and the really cool people out there probably have a flat screen and computer in each room of their home. All of this stuff is great, but the main downside to having all of these fun toys is the mess of cords on the back side. Many times when you look under a desk, or behind the TV stand, all you can see is a colorful bunch of tangled cords and cables. This is not only ugly, but also dangerous, and difficult to deal with. The last thing you want to do is leave a heap of cords, all waded up and sitting atop your power strip, or a jumble of wires sticking out into a pathway for someone to trip on. Not to mention the pain in the neck it is to tell which cord goes with what whenever you need to fix or replace one of these items. These stacks of messy cords are also a magnet for dust bunnies and other floating combustibles in your home, so getting them straightened up can prevent a possible fire, or at the very least allow you to clean and remove dust and dirt more easily to keep the area looking good.

The easiest way to avoid hassle, prevent accidents and keep everything nice and neat is to get organized. This seems like a pretty easy concept, but for most of us there is never enough time, the mess is too far gone, organization devices are too expensive or ineffective, or the whole task seems like too much work. It doesn’t matter how long you have been living unorganized and allowing your cords and wires to twist and tangle all throughout your space because getting things tidy can actually be a quick and simple task. This is another case of having the perfect tool for the job makes it exponentially easier. Since there are so many little do-dads available for this sort of task, it is helpful to choose the right thing the first time around.

Bongo Ties are a tool so simple, they verge on genius. There is no other cord storage or cable management device that works as well, or is as versatile and easy to apply. With these little cord ties, you can bundle cords together, fix them to other objects, shorten the length with a partial bundle, and generally clean up and organize any mess involving cable, cords and wires. Anything smaller than 5″ in diameter can be wrapped and organized using a Bongo Tie, and anything larger than that, you can wrap up by connecting several together. This means that one cord could be secured to a desk leg to keep it in place, two or three cords could be bundled together to consolidate space, a single cord that is too long could be bundled on itself, and you can even use them to string cords and wires from rafters or through your basement.

These are just a few of the many ways that you could use Bongo Ties to organize and eliminate clutter. You can probably picture right away where you would place them and which annoying cable is first on your hit list. With such a versatile and reusable design, you are sure to find all kinds of other ways to use these. They will hold just as well as plastic zip ties, but they are totally movable and reusable. One tie can stay in place indefinitely, or be removed and replaced over and over again. Since they are stretchy, it does not matter what type of cord or wire you need to organize. They will conform to any shape, and can stretch to accommodate any size. Simply wrap one around anything, and secure it in place.

Turn the space under your desk into a pristine, mess-free zone. Most of us have anywhere from 3 to what seems like 300 cords running from our desktop computers to power strips, printers, modems, scanners, monitors and more. In several years from now, these will all probably be wireless, or we will all have computers implanted in our brains, but for now, most of us are stuck with the cordage. When left unattended, they can make a real mess and make the whole area look unprofessional and dirty. If it is a home office then you will also have a hazard that is not safe for kids, and a cluttered office that makes you less productive. A handful of Bongo Ties will make quick work of a job like this, and it is way more secure and permanent than devices that work using sticky things. Plus you wont be left with stick residue if you decide to move them or they fail like you would with tape or Velcro versions. BongoTies are an affordable choice over more fancy plastic strips and clips, but will work just as well.

Claim the space behind your TV again. Just by organizing and bundling the cords together in masses by device type, you  will create a much less cluttered environment behind you set, but with Bongo Ties you can take it a step further. From there, you can either combine bundles together, or fix cords to the legs and underneath of your TV stand. Keep working until everything is secure, and all of your wires are practically invisible. A huge pile of cords can easily be minimized using these little wraps. This will make adding that new Blu Ray player easier, and if anything decides to break, you will not have to waste time untangling cords just to unplug or rewire a device. All of these things in your entertainment center generate heat, so you don’t want to add to the problem by keeping the cords in a stack on the floor. A more organized approach will make things safer, cleaner and easier to work with. Hey, you could even take it one step further and add labels to the ties, or even write names of devices on the bands themselves.

Bongo Ties are the easiest and most convenient cord management tool available. They are so easy to use, they work just about anywhere, and they can have a whole area of your home or office free of cord jumbles in just a few minutes. The best thing about them though, is that you don’t have to use them just for organizing the cords for your computer or entertainment electronics. They work great for on the spot style jobs and organizing everywhere. Snap one on a cabinet to baby-proof it on the fly when the niece or nephew drop by. Take one out to the garage to secure the extension cord bundle you have just hanging there, or use a few to stick that power strip right where you need it. You can also wrap one around your cordless drill to hold extra bits and/or screws under the band as you work. Wrap up the cords for all of your other power tools while you are at it to keep them tidy and taking up less space, attach sports equipment together for storage, hang a tarp or banner, secure items to rafters or other places, wrap up automotive tools, keep some in your trunk for emergencies, or even bundle a folding chair that has lost it’s bag. The possibilities are endless, and if you have these little guys on hand you will constantly be finding a new use for them. Get some to organize your cords, but use them, and keep them around for everything else. This is an affordable way to gain more space and reduce messiness anywhere.

HOW TO USE THEM:
Using a BongoTie to organize electronics cords is easy. Basically they are just a thick, natural rubber band with a “bongo” affixed to the end. This wooden bongo is the part that secures the wrap and keeps it in place. In order to bundle things together, simply wrap the tie around and then take the non-bongo end and wrap it over the bongo end. The little piece of wood will keep the band secure, but easy to remove and reuse if you want to. Since it is a high quality band, you can stretch and reuse these over and over, and they will keep a strong hold for a long long time if left in the same place. If you want to attach one to an extension cord to use as a bundling device that stays with the cord, simply lay the cord over the tie. Take the bongo side a stick it over the extension cord and  through the loop on the opposite side of the tie. Then just pull it tight, and it will stay there. Now when you wind your cord for storage, you can easily keep it in a nice neat roll by just bongo-ing it up. You can connect many ties together for larger objects by using the same method.

These are the easiest way to organize computer and electronic cords because they make it simple to produce results fast. You can stop procrastinating because you can wrap up your whole entertainment center in literally minutes. Reduce clutter, prevent overheating, and create an area that is much nicer to look at. BongoTies work on any cords or wires you have. It does not matter if they are flat or round, fat or skinny. Red wires, blue ones, electricity, Ethernet, anything. They can be a permanent solution or a temporary one, whichever you choose. The minute you SNAP on a Bongo Tie you realize that you’ve discovered the very best way to organize computer cables, extension cords, photo and A/V cables, tools, camping gear, sports equipment and more. Any type of wiring can be straightened and made better using these ties. With affordable pricing and free shipping at any quantity, it is hard to come up with a reason not to try them.

Bongo Ties

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The Magic Holder is a great way to get started with your broom closet organization. It won’t do the job for you, but it is a pretty cool way to keep some of your large cleaning tools up, organized, and out of the way. It is available in two sizes, the 3-slot and the 5-slot, so you can choose the right one for your specific needs. It is perfect for use in a broom closet, but would also work great mounted on the wall in your stairwell, basement, garage, or tool shed. The advanced design allows it to automatically adjust to the thickness of whatever tool you place in it. It will grab tight and hold on to tools and equipment of varying sizes without any sort of adjustment or special handling. Just stick the handle in a slot and let the tool fall. The Magic holder will grip it so that only lifting up and out will allow the tool to be removed.

You will be amazed at how much room is cleared out once you have all of your brooms, mops and other tools arranged neatly in a line on the wall. No longer will you have to be afraid to open that broom closet door because everything will be securely organized and easily found. This will also end up cutting the time you spend cleaning, and prolong the life of your tools. The heads of mops and brooms can get malformed and ruined when set on the floor or mashed into a closet, so keeping them elevated and free from clutter will actually make them last longer and work better while you have them.

The Magic Holder’s usefulness expands well beyond the broom closet too. Because it is so versatile, and automatically adjusts to account for differing thicknesses of handles, it can be used to hold more than just brooms and mops. Use it in your garage for sports equipment like tennis rackets, hockey sticks and baseball bats, or mount it in the tool shed to hang shovels, rakes, hoes and other gardening equipment. The possibilities are endless. Basically if it fits in the slot, the Magic Holder will hold it. Get several to organize stuff all over your home!

3 Slot Magic Holder

5 Slot Magic Holder

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Evriholder Products, Inc., has expanded its  Storage & Organization line to include the new Hang ‘N Hide Laundry and Clothing Holder. Evriholder is known as an innovator of uniquely functional items, and has designed this compact clothes hanger to facilitate hanging clothes in the laundry as they come out of the washer or dryer. This allows for a convenient way to  air dry and or “hang out” clothing prior to folding or transferring  to a bedroom closet. Of course the Hang ‘N Hide can also be installed in a bedroom closet or on the back of a door to instantly create additional clothing storage where none was previously. It is also well suited for use in your garage,  basement, guest room and more.

As with all of Evriholder’s products functionality and design integrity are key. The new Hang ‘N Hide Laundry and Clothing Holder looks sleek and compact in its closed position, and it is incredibly easy to use, and highly functional in its open position. It collapses to remain out of the way when not in use, but then quickly and easily pops out when you need it. Utilizing a combination of high density plastics and metal, this laundry rack is a sturdy and durable addition to your laundry room or closet.

There have been lots of innovations to garage storage & organization and in the cleaning area, but very few have focused on the laundry area. Most people do not already have a specially designed space to air dry garments, but most would agree that an item like this would add great convenience, and save time and money. The Hang N’ Hide solves the problem of where to hang clothing as it comes out of the washer or dryer. Its good looking, functional and stores flat on the wall when not in use.

Gary Seehoff, Chairman of Evriholder commented: “We all struggle with laundry and space; the Hang N’ Hide Laundry and Clothing Holder is a real help when taking clothes out of the washer and or dryer and getting clothing organized before transporting it to the closets in the bedroom section. We’ve all done laundry and piled it up, often in several piles – one for the adults and perhaps one, two or three piles for the kids and then transported them to the bedroom, only to unfold and then hang them again – with the Hang N’ Hide you eliminate the second step by hanging your clothing on the hangers as they come out of the dryer and transport them on hangers directly to the closet. We also all have clothing we want to air dry like that special blouse you don’t want to put in the dryer – Hang N’ Hide facilitates the process right there and then.”

Evriholder has used the highest quality resins and sturdy metal to ensure strength and rigidity in this product and ensuring it will take the weight of up to seventeen pieces of clothing or more. The most clever part of the Hang N’ Hide Laundry and Clothing Holder is the way it folds down and out of the way when not in use. The design is slick, sleek and compact. In its closed position it measures 25.5 inches long, is under 2 inches wide and just 1.75 inches deep ensuring its neatly stored and out of the way when not in use.

Opening and closing the unit is easy and simple. To open you simply grab the two exterior arms and pull them open and then slide the hanging bar to the end where it automatically locks in place once fully opened. To close the unit, you simply slide the hanging bar back into its housing, and close the exterior arms which fit compactly into the hanging bar – it’s as simple as that.

Each unit comes with screws to be used if screwing directly into wooden wall studs (the mounting holes are positioned to ensure the screws go directly into the studs), and screws and toggles if mounting onto dry wall.

Hang ‘N Hide

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