Glad Plastic Storage Basket Set - Multipurpose Drawer Trays, Kitchen Pantry Containers, and Bathroom Bins - 6 Pack Medium Organizers, White

A straightforward way to tame drawers and small shelves

I’m the sort of person who measures every drawer before buying organizers, then hopes those numbers translate into a cleaner, calmer space. The Glad storage baskets hit a practical sweet spot for everyday clutter: big enough to corral the odds and ends that make drawers chaotic, but shallow and narrow enough to fit where bulkier bins won’t.

Over a few weeks, I rotated this six-pack through a kitchen, a bathroom, and a small home office. I also tried a couple in a craft cart and under a sink to see how they’d handle a damp, high-traffic area. The short version: they’re unfussy, consistent in size, easy to clean, and play well with shallow drawers and narrow cabinets. They aren’t fancy, and there are a few limitations, but the overall performance is dependable for the price and quantity.

Build and design

These are medium, open-top plastic baskets with cutout sides in a diamond pattern and a smooth, solid base. The white finish is neutral and unobtrusive; it doesn’t call attention to itself in a drawer, and it looks clean on a shelf. The plastic has a light flex that helps with durability—I didn’t see stress whitening at the corners or any brittle snap when I loaded them up. Seams are tidy, with no sharp edges.

Key specs I verified:
- Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.37 x 2.7 inches (L x W x H)
- Color: White
- Quantity: 6 bins
- Stack behavior: They nest inside each other for storage when empty; they don’t “stack” when loaded.

The diamond cutouts along the sides do two useful things: they provide ventilation (helpful under sinks or in bathrooms) and give you visual cues for what’s inside at a glance. They also make the baskets easier to grip and pull out of a tight drawer. The base is solid, so small items don’t slip through.

Fit and size in real spaces

At 2.7 inches tall, the baskets fit neatly in shallow drawers that tend to become “junk drawers.” They also sit well on narrow pantry shelves that can’t accommodate deeper bins. Lengthwise, 9.3 inches is long enough to hold most kitchen tools, spice jars, tea boxes, or small cleaning supplies, without leaving a lot of wasted space. The 6.37-inch width works side-by-side in standard-width drawers; in a wider drawer, three across with a bit of breathing room felt balanced.

If you’re planning, two layout tips:
- In a 12–14 inch deep drawer, position them front-to-back so the open tops align with the drawer opening—no digging around for items at the back.
- In a cabinet or on a shelf, use them like “drawers” by placing the open sides perpendicular to you; the cutouts act like pull handles.

Kitchen use

I started with a classic problem: a narrow utensil drawer with mismatched tools. One basket held measuring spoons, clips, and bag ties; another grouped tea sachets and loose-leaf tins; a third took on small spice jars and packets. The low profile reduced the “pile-up” effect—items stayed visible and weren’t stacked tall enough to tangle.

I also tried a basket in the pantry for snack bars and sauce packets. The open sides allow airflow, and the solid bottom kept crumbs contained. If your shelves are deep, you can place two baskets in a row; the front one becomes a “daily” grab bin and the back one stores extras. The white plastic wipes clean easily—one pass with a damp cloth handled a small spill from a soy sauce packet.

Bathroom and under-sink

Bathrooms are where organizers either shine or get grimy fast. I used two baskets in a vanity cabinet: one for daily toiletries (toothpaste, floss, razors) and one for hair accessories. The 2.7-inch height is spot-on for tubes and small bottles; anything taller than a travel-size spray sits above the rim, which is fine for quick access but not ideal if you want everything contained.

Under the kitchen sink, I loaded a basket with sponges, scrub pads, and dishwasher pods. No warping, and the cutouts kept things smelling fresh instead of musty. The white does show scuffs from scrub pads over time, but it wipes back to neutral with a bit of dish soap.

Office and craft use

These shine in a home office. One basket fit pens, highlighters, and scissors; another took sticky notes, binder clips, and tape rolls. Because the base is solid, paper clips and thumbtacks don’t escape. In a craft cart, I used them for crochet hooks, stitch markers, and small skein windings. If you work with tiny beads, note that while the base is safe, extremely small items can slip out the side cutouts if the basket is tipped on its side; keep it flat and you’re fine.

Teachers or anyone corralling classroom supplies will appreciate the repeatability of a six-pack—each bin can be dedicated to a single category, and the identical size makes it easy to shuffle or reassign as needs change.

Day-to-day handling

• Grip: The cutouts double as handles. Pulling a loaded basket from a cabinet felt secure; no flexing that suggests a near drop.
• Sliding: The baskets can skid on slick drawer bottoms. A thin non-slip drawer liner fixes this completely. If you prefer not to add liners, a small adhesive rubber dot on each corner is another solution.
• Labeling: The white surface takes removable tape or clip-on labels well. I used painter’s tape for temporary categories and a label maker for longer-term setups.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning is simple: a damp cloth and mild soap. I wouldn’t put these in a dishwasher—the heat cycles can be hard on general-purpose plastics—but hand-wiping took seconds. Because the sides are open, drying is quick. After a few weeks of swapping locations and contents, none of my baskets showed cracks or whitening at stress points.

What could be better

• Color variety: The all-white look is versatile, but a few color options would help with visual coding across rooms.
• Non-slip feet: Integrated rubber feet would reduce sliding in drawers on first use.
• Height options: This set is one size only. Taller or longer companion sizes would help handle bottles or oversized pantry items without mixing in other brands.
• Stackability in use: These nest when empty, which is great for storage, but they don’t stack when loaded. If vertical stacking is important for your shelves, consider a lidded or modular system instead.

None of these are dealbreakers for what these baskets are designed to do—create simple, repeatable order in shallow spaces—but they’re worth noting if you’re building out a whole-house system.

Who they’re for

• People with shallow drawers or narrow cabinets who need consistent, easy-to-clean organizers.
• Renters or anyone who wants a neutral, non-permanent solution that can move from room to room.
• Teachers, hobbyists, and home cooks who benefit from a six-pack of identical bins to standardize categories.

Who might want to look elsewhere:
- If you need closed containers or stackable, lidded boxes.
- If you want a premium look (wood, bamboo, acrylic) for open shelving displays.
- If you require multiple sizes within one set.

Practical tips for setup

• Map before you buy: Measure your drawer interior and sketch a quick layout. Two baskets side-by-side with a small gap for loose items (like a tape measure) often works well.
• Add liners: A thin drawer liner stops slide and protects finishes.
• Label lightly: Use removable labels so you can reassign bins as your needs change.
• Zone by frequency: Keep “daily” bins at the front of drawers and infrequently used categories in the back or up high.

The bottom line

The Glad storage baskets are unpretentious workhorses. They fit where many organizers don’t, they’re light but sturdy, and they clean up fast. After living with them across several rooms, I found myself appreciating their consistency more than anything else; having six identical bins makes it easier to rethink a space without starting over.

Recommendation: I recommend these baskets for anyone who needs a reliable, medium-size organizer for drawers, shallow shelves, and under-sink areas. They’re especially good if you value ease of cleaning, uniform sizing, and the flexibility to reassign bins across rooms. If you require stackable, lidded, or multi-size systems, you’ll want to pair these with other pieces—but as a foundational set for everyday organization, they’re a solid, low-fuss choice.