Few bathrooms have the type of square footage you see in other rooms in your home, so it’s important to make the most of the space you do have. Our tips will help you get your bathroom clutter under control so you can find what you need and enjoy the look of a nice, clean space.
Trash Unnecessary Items
Many people have bathroom cabinets full of products they will never use. You might have an opened bottle of shampoo you didn’t really like or a half-dose left of cold medicine sitting right next to a bottle that’s three-quarters full. You might have bottles of prescription medicine you no longer take or lotions that someone gave you for Christmas. You’ve kept these things around because you felt guilty throwing them away, but they’re just taking up space.
Combine partially-used bottles of your favourite products. Give things you don’t like away. Ask the pharmacy if they take unused medicine to safely throw away. Put everything else in the garbage or recycling bin.
Keep What You Need Close at Hand
When it comes to products you use every day, you want to have them close at hand. People tend to leave things like the hair dryer or makeup bag out on the sink so they don’t have to go digging in the closet for them each day. Instead, look for storage solutions that will put things in an easily accessible location. For instance, this hanging bathroom storage unit has a spot for the hair dryer, brushes, or cotton balls. It’s perfect for those who don’t have a lot of space around the sink. Otherwise, you could line your most-used items up in small containers on the counter.
Purchase Containers
Most bathrooms are full of small bottles of little things, and those can quickly become disorganized. One way to contain the clutter is to purchase attractive storage containers. You might have one box that contains cleaning supplies, one for medicines, and another for toiletries. Whenever you need something, you only need to look through the right box.
Use Pretty Containers
Purchase some pretty containers for more mundane things like hand soap and cotton swabs. These types of containers will set a certain tone in your bathroom, and you’ll feel more motivated to keep things tidy, especially when it comes to the space around the sink. These containers are readily available at most home goods stores and they almost always have an affordable price tag.
Look at Over-the-Toilet Options
Don’t let the space above the toilet go unused, particularly in a half-bathroom or other small bathroom area. You might have the builder install a cabinet over the toilet or shelving for over-the-toilet storage. Floating shelves can look especially nice if you only need a bit of space. Further organize these visible shelves with attractive baskets or other containers. Different solutions fit different tastes, so consider all of your options.
Organize the Tub
If you only have a bottle of shampoo, a bottle of conditioner, and a bar of soap, you may not need to do anything special to organize the bathtub. However, if you and your honey each have different preferences when it comes to these things, a shower caddy is a good solution. In the kids’ bathroom, consider putting a tension rod along the wall with baskets to contain their bath toys. Pick containers with holes in the bottom to allow for drainage.
Store Some Items Outside of the Bathroom
Your bathroom closets and cabinets are probably full of medicines, beauty supplies, and toiletries. However, you don’t have to keep all of these things in the bathroom if you don’t really have the space. In fact, some medicines actually should be kept out of the bathroom because the damp environment damages them. Think carefully about which things you need in the bathroom.
Yes, you probably want your makeup bag, deodorant, and lotions. But medicines, extra bottles of shampoo, and other things that don’t have an immediate use could be stored in the hall linen closet instead. Don’t forget to purchase organizing baskets for these items to keep that closet clean.
You can easily organize your bathroom this weekend with a few affordable products. Simply stay focused on removing the things you don’t really need and making sure that everything in the room has its place, and you’ll do well.
To continue waving goodbye (for good!) to clutter in the rest of your home, check out previous posts in this series for decluttering your living room, kitchen, and bedroom!
