Woman shares unlikely $22 Kmart buy that tidies up your car 'instantly'

It's also a game-changer for holding groceries and kids' toys and activities. 

For parents, keeping the car clean can seem like a never-ending battle. 

From toys and snacks to the endless bits and bobs our kids need, the backseat can often resemble a crime scene. 

Items rolling around every time you turn a corner only adds to the chaos, as does finding long-lost items under the seats weeks later after spending hours looking for them. 

However, one woman's clever solution using a repurposed Kmart find has parents everywhere taking note.

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Pet seat to organisation hero! Image: Kmart / Facebook

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The unlikely $22 Kmart buy 

"The $22 Kmart pet car seat holder works great to stop things rolling off the seat in my car!" the woman shared in the Kmart Hacks & Decor Facebook group.

She then posted a picture of the pet holder fastened around a headrest in the backseat, holding various items, such as a drink bottle and a towel. 

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The pet car seat, typically used to secure pets in cars safely, seems like the perfect solution to organise the chaos of the backseat, and fellow Kmart fans agreed. 

Her post quickly captured the attention of hundreds of group members, who took to the comments to share their eagerness to try the unconventional hack. 

Another woman tried the hack for herself. Image: Facebook

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Other nifty uses for the pet car seat

"Oh, this would be great for bringing home more plants!" one user commented.

"This has given me an idea to put next to my toddler seat to put things during car rides," another mentioned.

"Great for shopping bags," someone else suggested, while another wrote: "This is amazing! I wonder if it would fit between two car seats for all their crap that goes everywhere?" 

"Genius idea" and "Giving this a try" were some of the other comments.

So, whether you’re a plant lover, a busy mum, or just someone tired of a cluttered car, this gem might be your next Kmart buy.

Originally published as Woman shares unlikely $22 Kmart buy that tidies up your car 'instantly'