The secrets of the nation’s man drawers revealed

Published On : 12/13/2016

New research has confirmed that British men are hoarding a small fortune of technology and foreign cash in their junk drawers.

The study, commissioned by self storage company Space Station, surveyed 1,002 British men and found that 80% keep old mobile phones and phone chargers in their affectionately named ‘man drawers’.

As well as old technology, half of British men (49%) admit to having more than ten different screws and nail washers hanging around the house, while a quarter (25%) said they keep instruction manuals.

The research found that the average man drawer stores £30 worth of unchanged foreign coins and banknotes, of which there are up to five different currencies.

Men under the age of 24 were found to be the most likely to squirrel money away in their man drawer, with 70% of this age group doing so.

The top five items found in British ‘man drawers’:

While many are leaving their coins to gather dust in a man drawer alongside old batteries, lighters and takeaway menus, the same survey also found that more unusual items stored include false teeth, elastic bands, inhalers, recycled paper and socks.

Vlatka Lake, Marketing Manager at Space Station, said: “Somewhere in every home there is the bottomless, fascinating and slightly overwhelming man drawer where all the random things go; extra pens, batteries, coins and more. Although this is an easy place to stash away junk, it isn’t always the best solution.

“Over the years, all these small items can add up and eventually take up a lot of valuable space which could be used for other items.

“Small storage containers that fit in your junk drawer can help you keep everything organised, however if you are looking for longer term option, putting away all your unused items in self-storage could be the solution you’re looking for.”

For more information, please visit:http://www.space-station.co.uk/blog/man-drawer-how-can-we-effectively-deal-with-junk

Wanda Rich

Wanda Rich has been the Editor-in-Chief of Global Banking & Finance Review since 2011, playing a pivotal role in shaping the publication’s content and direction. Under her leadership, the magazine has expanded its global reach and established itself as a trusted source of information and analysis across various financial sectors. She is known for conducting exclusive interviews with industry leaders and oversees the Global Banking & Finance Awards, which recognize innovation and leadership in finance. In addition to Global Banking & Finance Review, Wanda also serves as editor for numerous other platforms, including Asset Digest, Biz Dispatch, Blockchain Tribune, Business Express, Brands Journal, Companies Digest, Economy Standard, Entrepreneur Tribune, Finance Digest, Fintech Herald, Global Islamic Finance Magazine, International Releases, Online World News, Luxury Adviser, Palmbay Herald, Startup Observer, Technology Dispatch, Trading Herald, and Wealth Tribune.