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Most people eventually come face to face with more keys than they need. So what do you do? A few would just clip every key into a single keychain and walk around with an extra pound or two. I confess I have done this. Makes for a capable self-defense keychain.
Others review the keys they have and chuck out what is no longer need. After poking multiple holes in my pants, I have opted for this approach too.
But what if, after all that you still have too many keys? It happens. Or maybe between you and the family there are just too many keys cluttered around the kitchen. Well, you can:
- Insist that everyone who has a key keep it into their room.
- Spread things around, place the keys on different table or locations. Your place will look cluttered.
- Use a key organizer. The most common key organizers are a wall key hanger, or a bowl. Let’s look at the Pros and Cons of each.
- Use a key organizer. The most common key organizers are a wall key hanger, or a bowl. Let’s look at the Pros and Cons of each.
Key Bowls / Trays
A bowl can be any container. And there are plenty to choose from in your kitchen. It can literally be a kitchen bowl. So can a small box, a cup or a sauce tray.
You can also purchase bowls and trays designed and built to hold keys, and these are a better choice.
Pros
- Keys are gathered in one location. Better than putting it in a pile on the counter. Aesthetically cleaner to look at.
- Can purchase styles to match your room decor.
- Bowls and trays are easy to install. Just find a flat surface and place the bowl on the surface.
- Plenty of capacity to handle more keys or keychain.
- It is easy to expand key holding capacity. Just purchase another bowl or tray and use the same location as the existing bowl. Or strategically place in another location.
- Plenty of designs to choose from.
Cons
- Keys can still get mixed up. Barely better than a tabletop, you still need to sort through to find the right keys.
- Easy for miscellaneous items to get dropped in, not always keys. I have seen candy wrappers and paper clips in some.
Wall Key Hanger
These can be simple picture hooks mounted directly on the wall or with decorative backing. It can match your home decor and unlike a bowl, once mounted, will not accidentally move and get misplaced during house cleaning.
Pros
- Keys are pre-sorted and separate. It easier to find the right one.
- There are many styles to choose from to match your room.
- Saves counter space.
- Clearly only made for keys, so nothing else should really get mixed in.
- Easy to read any label on the keys.
Cons
- Need to identify a long-term location.
- Limited availability of key hooks. Most wall key hangers for home use come with less than 8 hooks.
- Installing means risking damaging the wall either through poking holes or adhesive damage.
- There is a need to be height sensitive. Make sure everyone in your house can reach the key hanger.
- Occasionally people do not hang keys. I’ve found lanyards, grocery bags, or even backscratchers.
What kind of organizer you decide to use will depend on your particular situation, how many keys are you trying to organize, available space at home, and how many people live at home.
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