What do you use to store your towels/pads/delicate detailing tools?

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SpoolinNoMore

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I've been using plastic storage drawers that I picked up from Wal Mart to store all of my pads, MF towels, and the rest of my detailing tools that I don't want to drop on the floor. However, yesterday I found a moth sitting under a pile of MF towels and now I'm looking for something with a little more protection (or more so an excuse to get something bigger to fit my supplies in). So if you know of a good affordable stand up storage locker that has worked great for you it'd be awesome :madgrin:
 
Different approach that I"ll mention anyhow- my "working MFs" (as opposed to my new/unopened ones) and other towels are kept in rubbermaid trash cans that sit on casters; I have a scad of 'em in different sizes and colors and I find it handy to be able to move them around as needed.



I still keep my pads/etc. in the plastic drawers though.
 
I have a vertical storage bin on rollers that I keep most of my garage towels and mitts in.

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And a hamper for the dirty ones.

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My polishers and pads are in a roll-around cart.

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For towels and pads, I have 2 Sterilite white plastic drawers - Although I am quite happy with them, I am looking at upgrading to built-in drawers (low priority though). I also have a Sterilite storage locker for all my products that performs below average (if not terrible). The all-plastic frame is ok but the plastic shelving has bowed downward only after a few months.
 
Gotta love those white Sterilite storage bins! I have three large 3 drawer ones and they are key to keeping my supplies organized. IIRC this time of year ought to be a great time to find them in stores due to back to school. Got mine at Target.



Brad B's garage reminds me to continue the ongoing quest for accumulating more signs and banner for my garage walls :D
 
Seems the sterilite drawers are working for everyone, I might just have to get a standing locker and put my drawers in it. At least until I move away from the bug-infested outback of NC :-/
 
SpoolinNoMore said:
I found a moth sitting under a pile of MF towels and now I'm looking for something with a little more protection
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Are the moths likin' MF towels? I would have never guessed.



I use the plastic storage boxes, too. I've drilled (3/4" hole saw) holes in the sides so they can breath a bit. Haven't found any bugs or other worries...yet.
 
tom p. said:
Are the moths likin' MF towels? I would have never guessed...
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Huh..me either.



I use the plastic storage boxes, too. I've drilled (3/4" hole saw) holes in the sides so they can breath a bit. Haven't found any bugs or other worries...yet.
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Those 3/4" holes would be a bit rodent-access-friendly for me if critters are a concern.
 
tom p. said:
Are the moths likin' MF towels? I would have never guessed.



I use the plastic storage boxes, too. I've drilled (3/4" hole saw) holes in the sides so they can breath a bit. Haven't found any bugs or other worries...yet.
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This was the first I've found in my MF's ever, however I've been living in NC for only a year. Before NC I lived in AK and ND which combined don't have as many bugs and critters as this place does.
 
Some years ago I got a basket from a hamper delivery. I use this basket now for storage. It's quite useful, because I can use it in various ways :) At the moment I use it to store the towels and tools. But I have to admit that I'm not really satisfied with this solution and I'm looking for other methods for storage.
 
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