Henry JohnsonNo matter how good you are at cleaning up your home, there’s a good chance that your main bathroom is a bit of a mess right now. Bathrooms are among the hardest places to keep clean. There’s so much stuff you need to have in them, and easy access to those items is key when you’re in a rush in the morning.
If you’ve hit the point where you’ve had enough of your messy bathroom, we’re here to help. This brief guide going over the best ways to organize your bathroom should help you get things back in order while making it easier to keep your bathroom clean in the future.
Start With Decluttering
Before you can start organizing, the first thing you need to do is declutter. Usually, the main reason why bathrooms get messy is that you have too much stuff in them. Taking the time to figure out what’s worth keeping and getting rid of is key. Typically, the items you use at least once a day are must-haves. It’s up to you whether you keep anything past that.
Of course, getting rid of items doesn’t mean you have to throw them away. Some bathroom items might actually be best where they are. Also, other nonessential things can easily go to one of your other bathrooms. As long as you declutter enough that all your bathroom stuff can fit inside your cabinets and drawers, you’ll be good to move on to the next step.
Set Up Designated Storage Areas
Now that you’ve cut your inventory down to the essentials, it’s time to figure out where everything will go. During this time, it’s important to put everything into specific groups and find designated storage areas for each group.
Items you use the most should be in a drawer or cabinet that’s easy to access. You can leave a few things on your countertop, but keep them limited to avoid a cluttered look again. For more private items, you’ll want to find a spot that can easily hide them from plain view. For example, there are many ways to discretely store your ostomy supplies that won’t be obvious to others who use your bathroom.
Use Drawer and Cabinet Organizers
Obviously, once you find good locations for your bathroom stuff, you won’t want to just throw it all together. Drawer dividers are perfect for this because they help keep your bathroom supplies separated and easy to find when you need them. Cabinet containers and drawers also help you organize your stuff better. Just make sure you don’t fill these organizers up so much that they become difficult to dig through.
Consider Your Wall Space
Finally, don’t forget about all that empty wall space you have in your bathroom. One of the best ways to organize your bathroom is to put up some floating shelves. These will give you more options for storage while not taking up any valuable floor space. Also, be sure to consider switching your towel racks to hooks. This will help you hang more towels within a smaller space on the wall.
