We all know that your trunk is one hot mess. Unorganized, dirty, and begging for a little TLC in the name of cleaning. Now listen, I am not judging because I know these kinds of things get pushed to the bottom of our to-do list but with those chilly temperatures creeping up on us, now is the time to clean it out! This week we have your guide on why you should be cleaning and organizing your trunk. Check it out below and let us know what tips work best for you!

Increase Safety – Things tend to fly, roll around your vehicle and in the event of a collision or a quick stop, these items will come flying and could end up hurting you or your passengers. This is no good, if this happens you could do some serious damage, get hurt, or if loose items are flying around it could affect your driving in unexpected ways.

Save Money – Having a full, heavy trunk can cost you some dollars and will negatively affect your vehicle’s fuel mileage. Remove all of your unnecessary items in your trunk and vehicle to increase fuel efficiency. Who knows – maybe you’ll find some hidden treasures while you clean!

Bare Necessities – Once you’ve cleaned out your trunk (and we mean really clean, get the vacuum), you should only keep the items that are important and truly belong in the back of your vehicle. Items like a first aid kit, emergency kit, sweatshirt, and other items alike are perfect. You don’t need 24 shopping bags back there, get rid of them!

Contain The Mess – Using organization tools will make your life a lot easier when it comes time for you to dig out that first aid kit when you need it most. Shower caddies or specifically designed car organizers are great tools to invest in. We hope you stay clean, organized, and on top of your mess!