Chicago (August 25, 2022) — YouCopia®, an innovative brand known for customizable kitchen organizers, is pleased to announce that two of its products have received the coveted Good Housekeeping 2022 Cleaning & Organizing Awards.

YouCopia’s winners include:

  • YouCopia FreezeUp® Freezer Bin in the Savvy Storage Solutions category
  • YouCopia Crazy Susan® with Bins in the Cleverest Clutter Busters category

“We are honored to be recognized by Good Housekeeping for our products, which help you feel the ‘woo hoo’ of a more organized, livable home,” said YouCopia President Lauren Greenwood. “YouCopia creates useful, well-crafted products to fit your space and needs – in every part of the kitchen and beyond. Our award-winning organizers are functional and customizable with almost effortless set-up, so anyone can use them.”

FreezeUp Freezer Bin makes frozen food easy to find. Adjustable dividers create custom compartments to keep frozen food bags in tidy order. Handles help you slide the bin out for quick selection, and a low side wall allows for easy removal and reloading. Available in 12” and 15” sizes; SRP $24.99-$29.99.

Crazy Susan Turntable with Bins keeps small items organized and accessible. Quickly spin, see and select things from clear, removable bins with handles. It’s a great storage solution in the kitchen, bathroom, craft area or office. The 11” base fits standard cabinets and rotates smoothly on stainless steel ball bearings. Non-slip feet keep the turntable steady while spinning. Available in 3 and 6 bin sizes; SRP $29.99.

In 2021, four YouCopia products were recognized in the Good Housekeeping awards program, and continue to be bestsellers in the company’s product line:

  • YouCopia StoreMore® Cookware Rack
  • YouCopia RollOut™ Fridge Caddy 6”
  • YouCopia FridgeView® Turntable & Mat
  • YouCopia RollOut™ Under Sink Caddy

In addition, YouCopia has been honored as an IHA Global Innovation Award (gia) finalist for these products:

  • YouCopia FridgeView® Rolling Egg Holder (2022 Finalist)
  • YouCopia RollOut™ Under Sink Caddy (2020 Finalist)
  • YouCopia WrapStand®Foil and Wrap Caddy (2016 Finalist)
  • YouCopia StoraStack® Container Organizer (2015 Winner)
  • YouCopia TeaStand® Tea Bag Organizer (2014 Finalist)

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Since its founding in 2009, YouCopia has helped millions of people discover the “woo hoo” feeling of being organized. The company creates useful, customizable products to fit different items throughout the home. With almost effortless set-up (no tools or installation required), anyone can transform their space into a happy place. YouCopia is a WBNEC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise based in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood.

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