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Storage boxes with lids, suitable for IKEA kallax/expedit?

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SpotTheDuck · 11/10/2016 17:22

Almost all our storage is kallax/expedit, and we've been using the drona fabric boxes (they have no kids).

Unfortunately I've just realised we have a terrible mouse problem and they can clearly climb up the back of all our shelves and get into the boxes. Everything is being washed/cleaned - with a toddler and another on the way mouse poo in all our storage is not ok!

Can anybody recommend storage boxes (plastic/cardboard) that have lids so the mice can't get in? Obviously we'll also call exterminators but I need a quick solution to keep clothes and toys clean while they sort it out!

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justabigdisco · 11/10/2016 17:24

IKEA sell cardboard ones that fit I think

sonias27 · 11/10/2016 17:30

You pick up some plastic storage boxes from here

SpotTheDuck · 11/10/2016 18:10

The IKEA ones (tjena) have holes in both sides for carrying so I think mice could still get in

I'm going through the descriptions on Amazon but so far not finding plastic boxes that are the right size for kallax

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Letmesleepalready · 11/10/2016 18:57

You won't want cardboard ones, the mice will get straight through them! Might be worth going to b and m or wilko with a tape measure. Some of the really useful boxes might be the right size?

SpotTheDuck · 11/10/2016 19:07

Oh gosh can they really eat cardboard? Will look at plastic....

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Letmesleepalready · 11/10/2016 20:26

They basically can eat anything, but yes, cardboard is v easy for them! I'd buy a mouse trap or two too.

SpotTheDuck · 12/10/2016 08:05

Yes lots of mouse traps being delivered today! Spoke to a neighbour though and she says the whole building has mice so even if we get some they're just going to come back in :(

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horizontilting · 12/10/2016 08:52

We use these:

www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/small-storage-organisers/storage-boxes-baskets/samla-box-transparent-art-40102978/

2 of them stacked with lids fit in one section of an expedit.

The larger deeper size also fits, I would think it fits with the lid but haven't used a lid with that one. Ours came in black. V sturdy and the way they stack on the lid of the box beneath is quite good. Also - I bung them in the dishwasher when need be.

SpotTheDuck · 13/10/2016 17:09

Thanks those are perfect!

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