Getting organized is a concept that’s easy to understand, but hard to implement. Whether it’s your home or office, you likely have some areas of disorganization that are causing stress and anxiety.
If this is true for you, don’t worry! We’re here to help with our top tips on getting your bathroom clutter-free and organized once and for all.
| Takeaways |
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| – Keep your bathroom organized to reduce stress and increase efficiency. |
| – Utilize creative storage solutions to maximize space. |
| – Decluttering and grouping items by category can streamline your routine. |
| – Repurpose items for storage to add a personal touch to your space. |
| – An organized bathroom can improve hygiene and even increase the value of your home. |
1. Add An Extra Storage Shelf Above The Toilet
One of the first things you’ll want to do is add an extra storage shelf above your toilet. This is a great way to store extra bathroom essentials, such as makeup, cotton swabs and Q-tips.
You can even use it for storing some of the smaller items from your medicine cabinet (like hair ties and bobby pins).
To add this shelf, just measure how far up from the floor you want it placed (we recommend about 12 inches) and cut two pieces of wood that are about that height. Next screw them into Place So They Line Up With Each Other Perfectly!
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2. Have A Separate Basket For Your Makeup Items
Separate your makeup from other bathroom items, such as cotton swabs and bandages, by keeping it in a basket on the countertop or inside the cabinet.
This will help keep everything organized and easy to find. You can also use clear containers like Tupperware® or plastic storage boxes to store these items so you can see exactly what’s inside each container easily.
That way you won’t have to rummage through your stuff every time you need something!
3. Keep Your Hairdryer, Flat Iron And Brushes Inside A Basket
To keep your hairdryer, flat iron and brushes in one place, use a basket that is large enough to hold all your items. Place it on the countertop near where you will be drying your hair or styling it. This way you can easily find what you need when needed.
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4. Use Clear Containers To Store Your Bathroom Essentials
Use clear containers to store your bathroom essentials. Clear containers allow you to see what’s inside, so they’re easy to organize and find when you need them.
Clear containers can be stacked and stored in a small space, which means less clutter on the countertop!
Label each container with the name of the item they contain, like shampoo or toothpaste. This will help make sure you know exactly what is where when you go looking for something specific in your stash of bathroom essentials.
You might also want to label boxes with contents like soap or lotion so that it’ll be clear if someone else wants an item from your supply without having any idea what’s actually inside each box or bottle (labeling helps prevent waste too!).
Use clear boxes as organizational tools throughout your home they’re great for storing extra toiletries such as makeup brushes or hair accessories if there isn’t enough room for them in drawers or cabinets nearby; use clear plastic bins under your sink for organizing Q-tips and cotton balls; keep small items like nail clippers inside transparent plastic bags so they won’t get lost among other things stored nearby!
| Product | Container Options |
|---|---|
| Skincare Products | Acrylic Tiered Organizer, Storage Bins, Drawer Dividers |
| Hair Accessories | Clear Plastic Drawer Organizer, Drawer Inserts |
| Makeup Brushes | Glass Brush Holders, Acrylic Brush Organizer, Magnetic Brush Strip |
| Cotton Swabs | Glass Jar, Plastic Container, Cotton Pad Dispenser |
| First Aid Supplies | Clear Plastic Box, Open-Top Bin |
Using clear containers to store your bathroom essentials can save time and make your items readily accessible. Here are some container ideas for various items. For skincare products, consider using an acrylic tiered organizer, storage bins, or drawer dividers.
For hair accessories, try clear plastic drawer organizers or inserts. For makeup brushes, use glass brush holders, an acrylic brush organizer, or a magnetic brush strip. For cotton swabs, store them in a glass jar, a plastic container, or a cotton pad dispenser. For first aid supplies, use a clear plastic box or an open-top bin.
5. When In Doubt, Use A Shoe Organizer!
As you’re getting your bathroom clutter-free, don’t forget to look at the wall. You can hang a shoe organizer on it and fill it up with all sorts of things that need a home. Shoe organizers can hold makeup, hair accessories, razors and more.
If you don’t want to go through the trouble of hanging one up (or if you have no wall space), they also come with wheels so they can be easily moved around!
They’re available at just about any department store or household goods store.
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6. Use A Wall Mounted Drying Rack To Hang Bath Towels Or Clothes
Many of us have more than one bathroom in our homes, but it seems like we don’t have enough space for storing towels and clothes. One easy solution is to use a wall-mounted drying rack.
While there are many different types of racks you can use, the most popular ones are the ones that are built into your wall.
These racks come with hooks on them so you can hang your clothes and towels on them when they’re still wet from being washed or rinsed off after a shower (or bath).
If you don’t want to spend money on buying such a product though, there are plenty of other ways to store towels without spending too much money at all! Try using an old ladder as an alternative way of hanging up wet clothes/towels after coming out of the shower or bathtub – just make sure that there’s no water left behind before putting these items away again.)
7. Store Your Toiletries In Glass Jars Instead Of Plastic Ones
Why you should store your toiletries in glass jars:
They’re more durable. Glass isn’t going to crack or break when you drop it. It can handle the heat of the shower and won’t be affected by extreme cold, so if you like keeping your bathroom extra-crisp in winter, your jars will survive just fine.
They’re more hygienic than plastic bottles and tubs because there are no cracks where bacteria can grow and multiply (and potentially land on your toothbrush). Plus, since they’re clear, you’ll always know what’s inside!
They’re better for our planet because they don’t contain as many chemicals as plastic bottles do—and let’s face it: we’ve got enough unnecessary waste already!
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8. Create Designated Cleaning Zones
Creating designated cleaning zones for each product is another way to keep your bathroom clutter-free.
Instead of leaving all your cleaning products in a jumbled cabinet or drawer, pick a small area (preferably a wall) and reserve it for the purpose of storing all the items you need to clean your bathroom.
Create designated spaces within this zone by using baskets or bins and labels to organize them by task:
- one bin or basket for toilet cleaners
- one bin or basket for glass cleaner
- one bin or basket for surfaces cleaners (no harsh chemicals)
| Product | Cleaning Zone |
|---|---|
| Sink and Countertop | Multi-Surface Cleaner, All-Purpose Wipes |
| Shower and Tub | Tile and Grout Cleaner, Soap Scum Remover |
| Toilet | Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Bleach, Disposable Cleaning Wands |
| Floor | Mop and Bucket, Floor Cleaner |
| Mirrors | Glass Cleaner, Microfiber Cloth |
Creating designated cleaning zones for each product can help you streamline your bathroom cleaning routine. Here are some products and tools to consider.
For sink and countertop, use multi-surface cleaner or all-purpose wipes. For shower and tub, use tile and grout cleaner or soap scum remover. For toilet, use toilet bowl cleaner, bleach, or disposable cleaning wands. For floor, use a mop and bucket or floor cleaner. For mirrors, use glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth.
9. Get Rid Of Products That You Don’t Like Or Don’t Work On You
- Get rid of products that you don’t like or don’t work on you.
If a product is old and expired, it’s time to throw it away. If you’ve tried something out and found that it just didn’t work for your skin or hair type, don’t keep it around just because of the price tag.
It can be tempting to hoard these things especially if they’re expensive but really all that does is take up space and make going through your stuff more stressful than it needs to be.
If you want to give the product another chance, check out our tips below:
Donate unused products to a local charity so other people can try them out! You’ll get some good karma points for being generous with your beauty wares (and maybe some good karma points from one of those ladies who works at Sephora).
Recycle empty containers by dropping them off at recycling facilities in your area (or online) before trashing them properly later on down the road when they pile up too much inside their original packaging cases/boxes/etc.
This might seem like an obvious suggestion but I promise there’s at least one person reading this right now who didn’t think about recycling until I brought up recycling!
Use any leftover beauty accessories as gifts for friends and family members during birthdays/holidays/just because occasions where showing gratitude towards loved ones via giving thoughtful gifts shows how much we appreciate being part of each other’s lives! In other words: use up every last drop before throwing away anything else ever again!!!
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10. Separate Your Makeup Products According To Categories
If you’re like me, your makeup collection can be overwhelming. It seems like every time I go shopping for new products, I walk away with something new to add to my collection.
To keep my peace of mind and reduce the clutter in my bathroom, I like to organize my makeup by categories: eye makeup, lip products, etc. This way I can easily find what I’m looking for when it’s time to apply it each day or night.
To keep things organized and neat on your vanity or dresser top area when storing your makeup containers in drawers (or if they are too large), use baskets or bins that fit together nicely without taking up too much space but allow enough room between each item so items aren’t knocking into each other when shaking them out onto a countertop surface for application).
11. Keep Tissues, Cotton Pads And Toilet Rolls In One Container
It can be difficult to keep track of where you put things, especially when they’re kept in different places. It’s also important to be able to find the right supplies at a moment’s notice. That’s why keeping tissues, cotton pads and toilet rolls together is such a great idea!
You’ll save space by not having three different boxes (or bags) taking up room on your bathroom counter.
You’ll also save time by knowing exactly where they are—no more rummaging through drawers or shelves looking for one item or another.
And finally, keeping these items together means that you’ll have less of a chance of misplacing them since everything is in one container; this means less guilt about forgetting something behind after going out!
| Items | Container Options |
|---|---|
| Tissues | Tissue Box Holder, Acrylic Tissue Box, Square Tissue Cube |
| Cotton Pads | Glass Cotton Pad Holder, Plastic Cotton Pad Dispenser, Metal Cotton Pad Container |
| Toilet Rolls | Toilet Paper Holder, Freestanding Toilet Paper Dispenser, Over-The-Tank Tissue Organizer |
By storing tissues, cotton pads and toilet rolls in one container you can keep your bathroom neat and organized. Here are some container options to consider.
For tissues, you can use a tissue box holder, acrylic tissue box, or a square tissue cube. For cotton pads, you can store them in a glass cotton pad holder, plastic cotton pad dispenser, or metal cotton pad container. For toilet rolls, you can use a toilet paper holder, freestanding toilet paper dispenser, or an over-the-tank tissue organizer.
Conclusion
We hope these tips will help you organize your bathroom and make it look more inviting. Now that we have shared our ideas, it’s time for you to try them out!
Further Reading
If you’re looking to dive deeper into the topic of bathroom organization, check out these valuable resources:
- Forbes: Forbes provides a comprehensive list of 50 bathroom organization ideas that will help you streamline your space and reduce clutter.
- Today: Today features creative bathroom storage ideas that include unique pieces of furniture and clever DIY solutions.
- Clayton Homes: Clayton Homes outlines beginner-friendly bathroom organization tips that focus on decluttering and creating a functional space.
FAQs
What are some simple ways to organize a small bathroom?
Small bathrooms can be challenging to keep organized, but there are several simple solutions. You can install floating shelves or wall baskets for added storage, make use of over-the-toilet storage, and add a tension rod with hanging baskets for even more space.
How can I declutter my bathroom?
Start by removing anything that is expired, broken, or no longer being used. Then, take inventory of your remaining items, group them by category, and designate a specific place for everything. Use trays or dividers to keep items separated and organized.
What are some creative ways to store toiletries in the bathroom?
Repurposing items as toiletry storage can be both practical and stylish. For example, mason jars can be used to store cotton balls or swabs, a cake stand can be used to hold jars of lotions or perfumes, and a spice rack can be used to hold makeup.
How do I create more storage space in my small bathroom?
Maximizing vertical space is key in a small bathroom. Consider installing shelving units up to the ceiling, using hanging organizers behind the door, and mounting storage baskets to the wall. You can also add hooks inside your cabinets or on the back of your door.
What are the benefits of an organized bathroom?
An organized bathroom can reduce stress by making your morning routine more efficient. It also makes cleaning easier, promotes good hygiene habits, and can even increase the value of your home.
Hi there! My name is Hellen James. I’m a professional decluttering expert who loves to help people get their homes in order. I’ve worked with people from all walks of life—from high school students to retirees and everything in between—to help them clear out clutter and make the most of their space so they can focus on what matters most to them.