While you may think your bathroom appears decent, it could actually be giving off a negative impression if it is filled with clutter including too many products, kids’ bath toys, and the like.
“A messy bathroom disrupts daily routines, making it hard to find what you need quickly,” Natalie Ron, the founder of Swoon Spaces, says. “By addressing these issues, you can streamline your morning and evening rituals, which should be relaxing and efficient, not stressful.”
Read more to learn what professional organizers notice right away when setting foot inside a messy bathroom so that you can make some valuable changes ASAP.
Bath Toys Everywhere
If you have little ones, they most likely enjoy playing with various toys in the tub every night before bed. However, these can easily overtake a bathroom.
“Toys scattered around the tub or floor create visual clutter and can be a hazard,” Lia Brady, the founder of Organize with Lia, says.
However, don’t let these small items take over your entire bathroom. Brady recommends storing them in a wall-mounted or tub-side organizer. These two types of solutions are great choices given that they’ll keep toys corralled and dry.
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Dirty Clothes
Don’t let your bathroom become a dumping station for clothing items that you and your family members have worn throughout the week. Brady explains how dirty clothes can quickly pile up, especially in shared bathrooms.
She recommends purchasing a hamper to keep in the bathroom to ensure the space stays tidy. Whether you opt for a traditional bin with a top, a plastic hamper, or a cloth one that hangs on the back of the bathroom door, there’s an option for every sized space and style.
Scattered Products
To Millie Naor, the founder of Bella Organizers, it is extremely clear that people are not making adequate use of their under-sink storage because products are strewn everywhere instead of neatly being tucked away.
“Most of the time, there will be an assortment of bathroom items mixed together with no real system,” Naor says.
Instead, you will want to really make your under-the-sink space work for you. Naor recommends making use of the vertical space with stackable drawers, bins, or both. You will want to take some time to decide where everything is going to be housed in order to make your day-to-day getting ready process a bit more simple.
“Organize items by category and bin them according to their category,” Naor says.
Take this time to go through all of the products you have on hand and part ways with anything that is expired.
“This not only creates clutter but can also be a health concern as ingredients do go sour or reduce in effectiveness over time,” Ron says of expired goods.
Cluttered Countertops
Additionally, you will want to make sure that only the essentials are left out on your countertops. Too much clutter sitting out is distracting and will create the illusion of a mess in the bathroom.
Naor recommends making use of the medicine cabinet or under sink area to house everything except for a bottle of hand soap, noting that even your toothbrush should be safely tucked out of sight.
“A clear surface will make the bathroom feel bigger,” Naor says.
Travel-Sized Toiletries
Too many travel-sized toiletries in the bathroom can lead to chaos. While it always feels good to be prepared for your next trip or to welcome guests who may have forgotten their own products, no one needs to hold onto an excessive amount of minis.
“This reflects a mindset of scarcity, feeling the need to ‘stock up’ for the next trip, instead of keeping a small stockpile but keeping it minimal,'” Ron says.
She encourages people to take the time to sort through what they really do and don’t need to streamline their space.
