Car Essentials

Car organization works best when every kind of clutter has one set place. Start with the spots where things get lost, then deal with trash, the trunk and the cleanup.

Front seats and floor

• The car seat gap organizer fills the space between the seat and the console, so phones, keys and sunglasses stop disappearing. Order it for the Driver seat, the Passenger seat or Both seats (2-pack), in Black, Red, White or Brown.
• The hanging car trash can straps behind a seat with an adjustable buckle. It has a waterproof lining, a lid you can reach through and mesh side pockets for tissues. It measures about 6.5 x 6 x 10 in (16.5 x 15 x 25 cm).

The trunk

The collapsible trunk organizer holds about 10.5 gallons (40 L) and measures about 21 x 16 x 10 in (54 x 40 x 26 cm) open. Removable dividers split it into one, two or three sections, mesh pockets hold bottles and small items, and a non-slip bottom keeps it in place. When you need the space back, it folds to about 1 in (2.5 cm) thick.

Cleanup and sun

• The cordless car vacuum is rechargeable and picks up crumbs, sand and pet hair without a cord to wrangle.
• The drill brush cleaning set fits most cordless drills and scrubs tires and car carpet. The drill is not included.
• The windshield sun shade umbrella opens like an umbrella to shade the dashboard, then folds small enough for the door pocket, under a seat or the glove box. Choose Standard (49 x 26 in) or Large (55 x 31 in), in Titanium or Silver.

If you only pick one, start with the seat gap organizer, since that gap is where phones and keys usually end up.