5 Bathroom Items Professional Organizers Always Discard
Bathrooms serve multiple functions and it’s important to keep them organized and functional. To maintain a tranquil spa-like atmosphere with ample storage, it’s crucial to get rid of items that contribute to clutter. Professional organizers emphasize the importance of decluttering regularly to create a peaceful and efficient space that aligns with your daily routine.
Marissa Hagmeyer, COO of NEAT Method, underscores the impact of an organized bathroom on the start and end of your day. Starting with a thorough decluttering process is essential to streamline your routine and enhance accessibility to your essentials. Pro organizer Jamie Hord highlights the benefits of decluttering, emphasizing the importance of knowing where everything is to save time during your morning routine.
To help you kickstart the decluttering process, here are five items that professional organizers recommend tossing out immediately:
1. Expired Toiletries and Beauty Products: Dispose of expired makeup, skincare products, and medication to prevent irritation or ineffectiveness. Identify and eliminate items you no longer use to free up space.
2. Old or Damaged Linens: Get rid of towels, washcloths, and hand towels that are worn out, stained, or musty. Replace them with new, matching linens for a cleaner and more organized look.
By ridding your bathroom of these unnecessary items, you can create a more functional and serene space that aligns with your daily routine.
Consider placing a dedicated container for old rags near your cleaning supplies. You can also choose to donate them to local animal shelters, which are often in need of linens.
Items in your bathroom, such as shower liners, bath mats, loofahs, and toilet brushes, can harbor bacteria if not cleaned or replaced regularly due to the wet and humid environment. Keep track of these items during your cleaning routine to ensure they are due for a thorough cleaning or replacement when needed.
Rather than keeping medicine and beauty products in their original packaging, which can contribute to visual clutter, opt for drawer inserts or pouches for a more organized appearance. Utilize bamboo drawer inserts for organization and a tiered metal drawer system under the sink to make the most of vertical space. You can also use baskets to store tall bottles or larger items nearby.
Unused samples and travel-sized toiletries tend to accumulate and take up unnecessary space in your vanity. To declutter, only keep what you can reasonably use within a year and donate the rest to a local shelter. Consider refilling reusable travel containers for your trips instead of collecting more samples.
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