Welcome to your new CleverMade Collapsible Milk Crate! Designed to make everyday storage and transportation easier, this durable 25-liter crate is ideal for groceries, tools, files, sports gear, car organization, and more. This guide will show you how to open, use, clean, collapse, and store your crate so you can get the most out of it.

How to Open, Collapse, and Store Your 25L Collapsible Milk Crate

To Open

Place the fully collapsed crate on a stable, level surface.

Hold the crate securely and lift the upper frame.

Expand the folding side panels until the crate reaches its full square shape.

Press the bottom corners into place until the side panels lock securely.

Make sure each panel is fully extended and properly aligned before adding any contents.

Check that the crate feels stable and remains completely open.

To Collapse

Remove everything from the crate.

Place the empty crate on a stable surface.

Press the folding side panels inward, carefully guiding them as they fold.

Press the crate down until it is completely flat.*

Store it flat or stack up to three milk crates vertically.

*Use care around the folding joints. Keep fingers clear of moving panels while opening or collapsing the crate. Never force a panel that appears obstructed.

Meet the Key Features

Folds Flat to Save Space

The crate collapses to only 2.5 inches tall when it is not in use. Store it in your trunk, garage, closet, dorm room, office, or beneath a shelf without sacrificing valuable space.

Holds Up to 50 Pounds

Despite weighing just over two pounds, the crate can support up to 50 pounds. Its reinforced polypropylene panels provide dependable strength for groceries, tools, books, supplies, and everyday gear.

Stackable Design

The interlocking structure helps keep multiple crates aligned when stacked. The crates can be stacked while open or folded, making it easier to take advantage of vertical storage space.

Built-In Carrying Handles

Integrated handles make the crate easy to lift, load, and carry. Using both handles also helps keep the contents balanced while you are on the move.

Built-In File Rails

The crate’s file rails accommodate standard letter-size hanging folders. This makes it a convenient portable filing solution for home offices, classrooms, paperwork, and mobile work supplies.

Recycled, Reusable Construction

The crate is made from durable recycled polypropylene. It provides a longer-lasting, reusable alternative to cardboard boxes that can bend, tear, or lose their shape.

Cleaning and Care

Light Cleaning

Remove all contents from the crate and shake or brush out any loose dirt, crumbs, or debris. Wipe the interior and exterior surfaces with a soft, damp cloth, paying extra attention to the handles, corners, file rails, and folding joints where debris may collect. Wipe away any remaining moisture or cleaning residue, then leave the crate fully open until completely dry before collapsing and storing it.

Heavy-Duty Cleaning

Remove all contents from the crate and shake out any loose debris. Spray the crate with a hose, focusing on the handles, corners, file rails, and folding joints. Leave the crate fully open to dry completely in the shade, then collapse and store it once all surfaces and joints are dry. For most everyday messes, a simple wipe-down is all that’s needed.

Avoid

• Using abrasive brushes or scouring pads that could scratch the plastic
• Forcing debris deeper into the folding joints
• Collapsing or storing the crate while it is wet or damp

Storage Instructions

At only 2.5 inches tall when collapsed, the crate can be stored flat beneath a shelf, inside a closet, or in your vehicle. Multiple crates can also be stacked vertically while open or folded to conserve space. Do not stack more than three crates vertically.

How to Use Your Collapsible Milk Crate

For the best results, place heavier items at the bottom and distribute the load evenly across the crate. Do not exceed its 50-pound weight capacity. When carrying a heavier load, lift the crate using both built-in handles and keep it close to your body.

Best Ways to Use Your Collapsible Milk Crate

Grocery transportation: Carry pantry staples, bottled beverages, produce, or other groceries without relying on disposable bags or cardboard boxes.

Trunk organization: Keep emergency supplies, reusable shopping bags, car-care products, sports equipment, or everyday essentials contained and easy to find.

Garage and utility storage: Organize tools, gardening supplies, cleaning products, hardware, and project materials.

Office and classroom organization: Use the built-in file rails for standard letter-size hanging folders, or fill the crate with books, paperwork, and classroom supplies.

Home and dorm storage: Control clutter in closets, bedrooms, playrooms, laundry areas, and other compact spaces.

Camping and outdoor gear: Pack lightweight equipment and supplies for trips, then collapse the empty crate to save room on the return journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much weight can the Collapsible Milk Crate hold?

Each 25-liter crate supports up to 50 pounds.

Does the Collapsible Milk Crate fold flat?

Yes. It collapses to just 2.5 inches tall for compact storage in a trunk, garage, closet, dorm room, or office.

Can the crates be stacked?

Yes. The crates are designed to stack while open or folded, helping you make better use of vertical storage space. Do not stack more than three crates vertically.

Can the crate hold hanging file folders?

Yes. Its built-in file rails accommodate standard letter-size hanging folders.

Is the crate waterproof?

The recycled polypropylene material is easy to wipe clean, but the crate has an open, ventilated lattice design. It is not watertight or intended to hold liquids.

Your Milk Crate at a Glance

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