Posted on Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 | Posted in how to organise cables , how to organise wires , how to organise charging cables , how to organise wires behind tv

How to organise wires and cables

Every home has one. A drawer, a box, a tangled mess behind the TV – somewhere that cables go and somehow multiply.

Free yourself from the chaos with one of the quickest, cheapest decluttering wins you can make. Sorting your cables won't just make your space look tidier, it'll protect your devices, cut down on trip hazards, and mean you can actually find the right cable when you need it. So, here's everything you need to know about organising your cables and wires to stay tangle-free for good.

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Quick summary

Taking a bit of time to organise your cables and wires will protect your gear, keep your home or workspace safer, and honestly look better. So, if you’re in a rush, just remember:

·       Declutter first

·       Sort cables and wires by type

·       Keep cables from getting tangled

·       Label everything

1. Declutter before you get started

Before you empty out that drawer, unplug everything and lay it all out, you'll need to do a bit of decluttering. Be honest with yourself: if you don't know what a cable is for, or you can't remember the last time you used it, it's probably safe to let it go. Old phone chargers, cables for missing gadgets, and that one mystery lead from a printer you haven’t owned for three years can all be recycled at your local recycling centre’s electrical waste point or even handed in at most electronics retailers.

2. Give your cables a sort by type

Once you've decluttered, group what's left, separating cables by category rather than throwing them all into one drawer together. For example, keep charging cables, HDMI leads, and games console cables in their own sections.

A small drawer unit with dividers or a set of labelled boxes or pouches works well if you like everything in one spot. If you just want to use items you already have around the house, old, clear takeaway containers, Ziplock bags, or even toilet roll tubes are perfectly good (and free) options.

3. Stop cables from tangling

If there’s one thing loose cables and wires are going to do, it’s find a way to knot themselves together. A few tips to stop that from happening are:

·       Use cable ties or Velcro straps to keep your cables wrapped neatly.

·       Try the “over-under” coiling technique of switching between outward and inward loops as you coil it to avoid any twisting or kinking in the                wire.

·       Make the most of everyday alternatives like elastic bands, hair ties or binder clips to gather wires.

4. Label everything. Seriously.

This is the step most people skip, but it’s actually the one that will save you the most time down the line. You don’t even need anything fancy, just a strip of masking tape or electrical tape with the cable’s name written on it in permanent marker. If you’re organisation-mad, you could even colour-code your tape, so everyone in the house can tell at a glance which type of cable is which.

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