How to store umbrellas, boots and other wet autumn things in the hallway

When it's raining, slush, snow, dirt and reagents outside, a properly thought-out storage system for shoes and umbrellas is most important. After all, along with a dirty pair of shoes, we bring a thousand germs and bacteria into the house, which happily settle in our rooms and cause health problems.

I will tell you 5 simple and easy ways to store such things that are necessary in rainy weather.

Wicker basket

This simple accessory will be indispensable for storing wet umbrellas, gloves, raincoats, hats, scarves and other things. If space allows, you can buy a spacious basket and place it directly on the floor. If the hallway area is limited, then a small option will do.

When choosing a basket, you should take into account that wet things will be stored in it, and therefore the material must easily withstand contact with water. For example, a plastic product would be an excellent option, but it is better not to use wooden accessories.

Decorative stand

Perhaps autumn is precisely that time of year when an umbrella performs its direct function almost every day. During the rainy season, the most popular storage option for this accessory is a special stand. It fits perfectly into the hallway, does not take up much space, performs a decorative function and is great for drying umbrellas.

The main thing is to find a small corner where you can place the stand.The advantage is that its base is a kind of recess where liquid will drain, and therefore you do not have to worry about the floor covering and dirt in the room.

Hook

The most compact storage option. Moreover, it is also universal. You can hang not only an umbrella on the hook, but also a raincoat or a wet raincoat. In general, such a retainer was originally intended for mops, brooms and other cleaning tools, but over time it found a lot of uses.

Hooks can vary in color, shape, size, which allows you to choose the right option directly for your hallway. However, the hook can also be placed above the bathtub, then the water from the umbrella will flow directly into it.

Bucket

A little strange option, but it is unusual and effective. You can do it yourself, using your imagination.

To do this you will need a bucket - definitely made of metal. You can purchase an enamel product with retro prints or inscriptions - it’s very cute and will add coziness to the room. Or you can look for a more laconic bucket in the Scandinavian style or cover elongated models. In any case, everything is in your hands.

This storage method will fit perfectly into the interior and is suitable for both raincoats and umbrellas. Just don’t forget to drain the water in a timely manner, otherwise mold will appear and the problems will increase by an order of magnitude.

Special shoe tray

Recently, rubber boots and other waterproof footwear have become almost everyday wear, especially during the rainy and slushy season. Therefore, storage for them needs to be organized correctly and practically. The point is that when the streets are sprinkled with reagents, you bring them home. If you simply leave your boots on the floor, you may find streaks and stains on the surface in the morning.Yes, these are chemicals that can ruin linoleum, laminate, and even more so delicate parquet.

But there is a way out here too. A special tray (tray) is perfect for wet rubber boots and other dirty shoes. It is a deep container into which water flows and thus the floor in the hallway remains clean. To give the pallet a more decorative look, large stones or shells can be placed on the bottom. In hardware stores you can choose different tray options at a very affordable price.