Organizing your bathroom can significantly improve your well-being by reducing clutter. To achieve a streamlined space, it’s time to eliminate unnecessary items and retain only what you regularly use.
Start by replacing old and expired personal care products to ensure safety. Clear out hotel toiletries, outdated medicines, and excess supplies to optimize storage. Many people find themselves with a bathroom filled with redundant items, negatively impacting their mental health and causing stress.
Monica Friel, chief executive organizer at Chaos to Order in Chicago, advises storing items based on frequency of use and routine efficiency. Regular evaluations help make sure your bathroom space is used wisely for your personal needs.
Consider why hotel toiletries are often brought home. If they aren’t used, don’t take them initially. Dirty clothes should not be left on the floor as it may be hazardous. Allocate a place outside the bathroom for them.
Toothbrushes need changing every three to four months or sooner if worn out, as per the American Dental Association. Sickness is also a good indicator to replace them, recommends Ruthann Betz-Essinger from Just Organized, LLC.
Keep only essential towels in the bathroom; surplus towels should be stored in a linen closet. Convert well-used towels to rags if necessary.
If kids no longer use their bath toys, consider donating them if they’re in good condition. Always wash them before doing so.
Avoid keeping jewelry in bathrooms due to humidity which can damage items. Instead, store them in a dry place.
While makeup and lotions might be common in bathrooms, high humidity can damage them, says Betz-Essinger. Regular checks for changes in their condition are a must. Dispose of any product older than a year.
Proper medicine storage remains debatable, but expired items should be discarded regularly. Anzia emphasizes reducing clutter by storing first-aid items elsewhere and being mindful that even sunscreen expires.
Storing reading materials in the bathroom can lead to water damage. Take them out once done to keep clutter to a minimum.
Eliminate extra hair appliances: donate or discard as needed, especially those that no longer serve you well.
Empty spaces should be left open to minimize cleaning efforts. Essential aroma items like candles suffice, Anzia suggests.
Avoid storing harsh cleaning substances in your bathroom. Betz-Essinger advocates for natural cleansers like baking soda and white vinegar.
Lastly, limit storing extra toiletries in the bathroom. Opt for a nearby storage like a linen closet for bulk purchases.
