⚓Yacht Galley Organizing & Cleanup

From dish towels to dust busters, these are the must-have tools that keep your galley running smooth. I pulled together everything that makes daily cleanup easier, dish soap, reusable cloths, non-toxic gloves and more.

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Organization is key in tight yacht galleys. Drawers are huge with no dividers and cabinets are tall, with no shelves.

Drawer Dividers/ Silverware Organizers: Keep utensils from sliding during travel.

•🔗 Fabsome Brand Bamboo Drawer Dividers

•🔗 VaeFae Direct Brand Bamboo Drawer Dividers/Organizers

• 🔗 Vtopmart Brand Plastic Drawer Organizers

• 🔗 Simple Houseware Cloth Drawer Organizers

• 🔗 Plastic Silverware Drawer Organizers

Shelf Risers / Stackable Cabinet Shelves: Double your vertical storage.

•🔗 Songmics Brand Wood and Metal Shelf Cabinet Shelves

•🔗 Simple Houseware Brand Metal Cabinet Shelves

Under Sink Organizer: Always a must have under galley sinks. These two types should fit nicely under the sink, starboard side. I recommend the metal version

• 🔗 Simple Houseware Brand Two shelf, plastic, assorted colors.

•🔗 Vevor Brand metal, two tiered shelf, wider bottom, more sturdy.

Fridge Organization Bins: Keeps cold items secure and stackable.

•🔗 Vtopmart Assorted Plastic Fridge Storage Bins

•🔗 Utopia Home Plastic Fridge Storage Bins/Egg Holders

🌿 Gally Cleanup: From linens to small tools, these finishing touches keep the galley yacht ready.

Dish Towels: Absorbent cotton or linen preferred; avoid microfiber to prevent shedding.

•🔗 All Clad Brand Assorted Dish Towels

•🔗 Honest Weave Brand Organic Cotton Dish Towels

•🔗 Country Trading Brand X-Large Organic Cotton Dish Towels

•🔗 Kitchen Aid Brand Cotton Dish Towels

Oven Mitts/Potholders: A must have for galley kitchens.

•🔗 Caraway Brand Oven Mitts with matching Aprons

•🔗 Kitchen Aid Brand Oven Mitts

•🔗 Martha Stewart Decorative Oven Mitts

Dustbuster (Hand Vacuum): Compact cordless vacs keeps sand under control.

•🔗 Black & Decker Assorted Hand Vacs

•🔗 Eureka Brand Vacuum with Detachable Hand Vac

Rubber Gloves: Choose plant-based latex or compostable options to avoid synthetic rubber.

•🔗 Full Circle Brand Cotton Interior Dish Gloves (I love these)

•🔗 If You Care Brand Dish Gloves with Cotton Lining

One Time Use Rubber Gloves: We recommend natural latex over synthetic.

• 🔗 Safety Zone Natural Rubber Disposable Gloves

• 🔗 WellCare Brand Natural Latex Disposable Gloves

Paper Towels: Best to stock up as you always need paper towels.

• 🔗 Bounty Brand

• 🔗 Purafide Brand Bamboo Paper Towels

Paper Towel Holder: Weighted or wall-mount styles prevent rolling during travel.

• 🔗 Joseph Brand Paper Towel Holders (I like the under shelf version)

• 🔗 Umbra Brand Paper Towel Holders

Napkin Holder: Flat napkin holders with a weighted bar are best.

• 🔗 Napkin and matching paper towel holders

• 🔗 Ironwood Brand Napkin Holder

• 🔗 Honiter Brand Napkin Holder

Dish Soap: Look for plant-based formulas free of SLS and synthetic fragrance. Ocean friendly.

• 🔗 Clean Cult Plant-Based Dish Soap (I use this, love them)

•🔗 Aspen Clean Brand Dish Soap

•🔗 Attitude Brand Dish Soap

Dishwasher Pods: We strive to recommend plant-based to protect our seas and creatures in it.

• 🔗 Blueland Brand Plant-Based Dishwasher Tabs (I use these)

•🔗 Aspen Clean Brand Dishwasher Pods

•🔗 If You Care Brand Dishwasher Pods

Sponges: We like compostable plant-based over petroleum-based foam.

• 🔗 Airnex Brand Plant-Based Dish Sponges (I use these)

•🔗 Miw Piw Brand Dish Loofah Sponges

•🔗 Isshah Brand Dish Sponges and Loofah Sponges

Sponge Holder: Stainless or bamboo holders keep counters tidy and dry.

• 🔗 OXO Brand Dish Sponge Holders

• 🔗 Cisily Home Life Brand Stylish Dish Sponge Holders (I recommend)

Drying Rack (Top of Sink): Collapsible racks save space; silicone-free versions last longer.

• 🔗 Dorai Home Stone Dish Drying Mats (very upscale and sanitary)

• 🔗 Simple Houseware Brand Dish Drying Racks

Bottle Brush: Keep those narrow-neck bottles, carafes, and wine decanters spotless.

• 🔗 Scotch-Brite Bottle & Straw Brush

• 🔗 ELDR Brand Bottle Brush 

• 🔗 Full Circle Brand Assorted Bottle Brushes

Pot Scrubber: A good pot scrubber is a must for baked-on galley messes.

• 🔗 Jungle Culture Bamboo Brush Set

• 🔗 Fun Cee Brand Pot Scrubber Brushes

• 🔗 Scotch-Brite Assorted Pot Scrubbers

• 🔗 Bambu Brand Pot Scrapers Set of 5

Disposable Plates: We recommend compostable bamboo or sugarcane fiber instead of plastic or Styrofoam to protect our oceans.

• 🔗 Charity Leaf Fancy Disposable Plates

•🔗 Eco Soul Brand Disposable lates

•🔗 VegWare Disposable Plates

Disposable Utensils: Plant-based PLA utensils are exactly the same as mainstream except you eliminate plastic waste.

• 🔗 Elegant Disposables Brand Utensils

• 🔗 GreenWorks Disposable Utensils

•🔗 VegWare Disposable Utensils

Disposable Cold and Coffee Cups: We never recommend cups made from petroleum, only plants. (There is no difference in quality)

• 🔗 Eco Soul Disposable Cold Cups

• 🔗 Eco Soul Disposable Coffee Cups

•🔗 VegWare Disposable Cups

Trash Bags: We recommend plant-based bags for the bathroom bins.

• 🔗 SuperBio Compostable Trash Bags (I have used these for years)

•🔗 Simply Bio Thick Trash Bags

•🔗 Whirlpool Brand Compactor Trash Bags (compactor)

Food Storage Containers: Glass or stainless prevent chemical transfer.

• 🔗 Caraway Brand Glass w/Silicone Lids

• 🔗 Ello Brand Glass in Silicone Protective Sleeves

• 🔗 Bentgo Brand Glass & Stainless Food Containers

• 🔗 Eco Preps Brand Glass w/Bamboo Lids

Cushion / Floor Mats: Anti-fatigue mats reduce strain; natural rubber avoids VOCs.

• 🔗 WellnessMats Brand Anti-Fatigue Mats

• 🔗 GelPro Brand Anti-Fatigue Mats

Rubbing Alcohol: Choose 70% isopropyl for cleaning use.

• 🔗 Rapid Protectant Brand with Spray Nozzle

• 🔗 Swan Brand 2 Pack Rubbing Alcohol

White Distilled Vinegar: Natural sanitizer and deodorizer.

• 🔗 Iberia Brand Vinegar

• 🔗 Heinz Brand Vinegar

Hand Broom & Dustpan: Compact design fits small lockers.

• 🔗 Mr. Siga Brand Mini Dustpan and Broom

• 🔗 Full Circle Brand Decorative Hand Broom and Dustpan

Tall Broom & Dustpan: Essential for sweeping away sand.

• 🔗 Ivandar Brand Tall Brrom and Dustpan

• 🔗 Black n Decker Tall Broom and Dustpan

Microfiber Cleaning Cloths: Great for mirrors and stainless polishing.

• 🔗 Amazon Basics Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

• 🔗 Simple Houseware Brand Microfiber Cloths

Cotton Cleaning Cloths: Save paper towels when using these for everyday use.

• 🔗 Nabob Brand Assorted Cotton Cleaning Cloths

• 🔗 Avalon Brand Cotton Cleaning Cloths

Chair Leg Pads: Felt or cork versions prevent floor scratches.

• 🔗 Scotch Brand Chair Leg Pads

• 🔗 Really Good Stuff Brand Chair Leg Protectors

• 🔗 Silicone Footies for Chair Legs

🧽 Closing Note – Yacht Galley Organization & Essentials

This section is all about keeping your yacht galley running smooth, clean, and efficient without the clutter. From dish towels to drawer dividers and under-sink organizers, everything here was chosen to make daily cleanup easier and more eco-friendly.

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