8. Clothing and Shoes (With Exceptions)
It can also make sense to keep off-season items under the bed to save space in your closet for the things you’re wearing now. Just as you would with linens, closed containers are a must, so things stay clean and dry. Sort clothing from shoes and accessories, using vacuum-seal bags for soft items and sliding bins for everything else. Refrain from storing anything made of delicate or expensive materials, such as leather, to maintain their condition.
9. Laundry Hampers
Lacking space in your bedroom for a hamper may have you contemplating utilizing the space under your bed for one. Unless you’re desperate, it’s best to rethink this idea. Dirty clothes retain moisture and emit odors (like mildew) that you’ll be in close proximity to and be forced to smell as you try to sleep. It’ll also be a task to repeatedly pull a hamper in and out from under the bed. You’re better off making space for a laundry basket virtually anywhere else in your home.
10. Too Many Items
Too much clutter under your bed prevents airflow and encourages a less-than-ideal environment for your things. But did you know that it can also disturb your sleep? Poor ventilation under the bed can cause a subtle increase in overall room temperature, which may be enough to make it more difficult to fall and stay asleep. A crowded space means sufficient cleaning under the bed is nearly impossible and, therefore, produces allergens that can affect your breathing. It may feel convenient to shove stuff underneath your bed when strapped for storage, but make sure you’re aware of the downsides as well.
11. Frequently Used Items
Speaking of convenience, you’ll experience the opposite effect if you decide to store things you need regularly under your bed. Bending down and pulling things out from under it daily or even weekly will quickly feel tedious. What’s more, you’ll most likely get lazy with putting them back and, as a result, create a cluttered mess and make it difficult to find what you need.
12. Rarely Used Items
On the other hand, storing things under your bed that you hardly need can push the mentality of “out of sight, out of mind” to the next level. Items can remain there for years, collecting dust and creating a stagnant energy. Do yourself and your space a favor by decluttering on a routine basis.
