How to Store Mops and Brooms Without Taking Up Floor Space
Mops, brooms, dustpans, and cleaning brushes are awkward to store. Lean them against a wall and they fall over. Put them on the closet floor and they take up valuable space.
The solution is simple: store cleaning tools vertically. With the right mop and broom holder, you can turn unused wall, door, or closet space into practical storage.
1. Get Mops and Brooms Off the Floor
Floor storage may seem convenient, but long-handled cleaning tools quickly become clutter.
Vertical storage can help you:
- Free up floor space
- Keep cleaning tools separated
- Find the tool you need faster
- Make floors easier to clean
- Prevent tools from constantly falling over
This is particularly useful in small laundry rooms, utility closets, apartments, and homes without dedicated cleaning storage.
Turn an Empty Wall Into Useful Storage
A wall-mounted holder gives each broom, mop, and cleaning tool its own place while keeping the floor clear.
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2. Use a Wall-Mounted Mop and Broom Holder
One of the simplest solutions is mounting a holder on an unused wall.
These organizers typically use individual grips, hooks, or a combination of both to hold long-handled tools vertically.
Good locations include:
Laundry room walls
Utility closets
Pantries
Mudrooms
Garage walls
Before installation, check the dimensions and weight capacity of the organizer and choose mounting hardware appropriate for your wall surface.
3. Make Better Use of Closet Walls
A cleaning closet doesn't need to be large to work well.
Instead of allowing mops and brooms to occupy the center of the closet, use the side or back wall for vertical storage. This leaves lower areas available for buckets, cleaning products, or other supplies.
Hooks can also hold smaller items such as dustpans, brushes, reusable cleaning cloths, and lightweight accessories.
Use Those Empty Walls
Small hooks can turn overlooked wall and door areas into additional storage for everyday cleaning essentials.
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4. Consider Over-the-Door Storage
If drilling into a wall isn't practical, the back of a suitable door may provide another option.
An over-the-door organizer can take advantage of space that's normally unused. Just make sure the organizer doesn't prevent the door from closing properly and that it's designed to support the weight of the items you intend to store.
For renters, removable storage solutions can also be worth considering when compatible with the surface and product instructions.
5. Don't Force Long Tools Under the Sink
Under-sink cabinets are useful for bottles, sponges, dishwasher supplies, and compact cleaning products, but they're usually not ideal for full-size brooms and mops.
Instead, use the cabinet for smaller supplies and move long-handled tools vertically onto a nearby wall or closet.
This separation makes both areas easier to use.
Keep Smaller Cleaning Supplies Together
Once the long-handled tools are off the floor, group sprays, brushes, cloths, and other supplies in a portable organizer.
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6. Use Corners and Narrow Spaces
Look around your laundry room or utility area for spaces that aren't doing anything.
A narrow section beside a washer, the side wall of a closet, or a small area behind a door may be enough for vertical broom storage.
This is especially helpful when you're figuring out how to store mops and brooms in a small home. You don't necessarily need more storage—you may simply need to use existing space differently.
7. Move Larger Cleaning Tools to the Garage
If you have several brooms, outdoor brushes, rakes, or other long-handled tools, the garage may be a better storage location.
Wall-mounted organizers and pegboards can help separate household cleaning tools from outdoor equipment while keeping everything visible.
Frequently used indoor tools can remain near the house, while less frequently used equipment can stay in the garage.
Build a Flexible Wall Storage System
Pegboards are useful when you have cleaning accessories, tools, and other items of different shapes and sizes that need designated storage.
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8. Let Mops Dry Before Storing Them
Organization isn't only about saving space.
After using a wet mop, rinse it according to its care instructions and allow it to dry properly before placing it into enclosed storage. Avoid leaving damp cleaning materials packed tightly together.
Clean broom heads periodically as well. Removing trapped hair, dust, and debris keeps your cleaning storage area cleaner and makes the tools ready for their next use.
Clear the Floor and Use the Walls
You don't need a large utility room to keep cleaning tools organized.
A mop and broom holder can move awkward long-handled tools off the floor, while hooks, caddies, and pegboards can organize the smaller items around them.
Start with the wall space you already have. Once every cleaning tool has a designated place, the laundry room, closet, or garage becomes much easier to keep tidy.