Keeping Gel Pills From Getting Sticky In Hot WeatherI found a simple way to keep my pills from sticking together in my weekly pill holder. I have 3 or 4 gel caps and, in this hotter weather, they stick together or to the container.
Lotion HolderI had a bottle holder which I didn't have any use for. I decided to make a lotion caddy out of the bottle holder so I could store my lotions on the counter top and have easy, daily access to a choice of lotions rather than dig through a bathroom drawer or have them piled up all over the countertop.
Hidden Medicine CabinetI built this on the back of my laundry room door. It's shallow so I can look at OTC medicine, prescription medicine or my blood pressure checker. It even keeps my bandaids. Easy and it didn't take me long to build.
Storing Shower ItemsI have always used 2 shower curtain rods because I like the way they work individually and this is my tip.
Mark Makeup with Date PurchasedMakeup has a shelf life, even if unopened. I put the date I purchase it on the package. This way I use the oldest ones first. This also works with canned and boxed foods.
Shower Buddy for Shampoo StorageGet rid of bending over to reach your favourite shower products! And don't ruin your bathroom tiles by drilling or compromise with suction cups that fall off and can damage your tub. Super easy to install and use! Water drains in seconds to prevent standing water and bad odor. Easily stacked to increase storage space and the lower baskets are ideal for kids.
Magnetic Hair Pin HolderI have used this for a long time. I have a magnetic paperclip container, so I changed it to hold my hair pins. It's convenient to use in the bathroom. When I am trying to hold up my hair it is easy to grab a pin. :)
Keep Soap FreshThis is how I organize and keep my bar soaps fresh. I will cut a piece of the packaging and tape it onto a brand new plastic baggie.
Lazy Susan for Beauty ProductsIf your like me and have tons of beauty products and have them stored in a way that you cannot get to them all, then I have a solution for you! I purchased a $16 clear 2 layer Lazy Susan from Amazon and it is life changing!
Waste Basket for Storing Kids' Hair AccessoriesI made a storage for hair accessories awhile ago, but fast forward. I found this is the perfect storage/organization solution, a wire wastebasket that I bought for $3.
Roll Towels For More SpaceFold your washcloths in half and half again, then roll up. You can put them in a little basket bought from the Dollar store. You will have much more space in your closet.
Hanging Fruit Baskets as a Shower CaddyI bought on Amazon a three tier hanging basket for my fruit and veggies, but I never actually got it attached to the ceiling as I don't have a drill. So for quite a while, it sat in storage. That was until I saw a tip on a Facebook page telling me I could use it in the bathroom instead.
Mason Jar for Makeup BrushesIf you need something to help your makeup brushes stand up straight and not damage the bristles then just use a mason jar! They are super afforadable and it is very easy to customize them!
Organizing MakeupIf you ever have a few small powders or eye shadows that need organizing, you can use a small kids' craft container. It fits small compacts perfectly as well as brushes. You can also customize it with Washi tape or glitter.
Dangers of a Disorganized BathroomWe have built in drawers in our master bathroom. I keep everything in its specific spot. One of my daughters, while home for the weekend, used some hydrocortisone cream out of my bathroom. Needless to say, she did not return it to where she got it from.
Unique Pill Box HolderI recently found this wonderful little shelf unit at a thrift store, where else? I tried hanging it on the wall but nothing fit inside. Then I remembered that I take 5 meds every morning and decided to put it on the counter.
Keep Track of Your MakeupI use a lot of coupons. As a result of this, I get makeup for free or very inexpensively. I used to keep everything in one large bag, but it was hard to see what I had. I now separate my makeup into individual makeup bags. You can also use plastic zip-top or slider bags as well. I now can easily see how much of each type of makeup I have, and, if I'm running low, can keep my eye out for a good sale.
Organizing the Bottom of a CabinetI bought some shelving to maximize space in my bathroom vanity, but still was not satisfied with the bottom. I had to take things out of the cabinet one by one to reach things in the back.
Paper Towel Tubes for Organizing Hair TiesI use paper towel tubes and slip them on to the tube. When I want a certain color, they slip right off of each other, not disturbing the ones left on the tube. They sit in drawers easy. I have three of them going right now.
Luffa Sponge for Soap StandI cut a slice from my new luffa sponge to use under my soaps to keep them dry and firm in my soap dishes.
Upcycle Wine Boxes for Bathroom StorageChristmas cheese and wine hampers are often presented in high quality wooden boxes. I recently took one which has slots for two bottles of wine and two pieces of cheese above them, stood it on end, and used it for toiletry storage in the bathroom.
Cool Bathroom ShelvingRecently, I moved into a home where there was a perfect space in front of a window, but I didn't have the ability to use brackets. I went to a thrift shop and got 4 cups, all the same height. I used them for shelf supports.
Use Baskets for Storing Hair AppliancesI came up with the idea to store my hairdryer, curling iron, etc. in an empty wicker basket from the holidays. I've put it on the floor in the corner of my small bathroom, under my corner shelving.
Marking Last Roll of TPThis tip came to me when I realized I had loaded the last roll of TP on the plunger. I do this so when no one is home, or especially when someone is home, no one has to be called to help get a roll out of the cupboard.
Organizing Bathroom TowelsAfter having all the towels end up in the same bathroom, leaving other bathrooms in the house with no towels, I came up with this solution. We have 4 bathrooms in the house, and 1 in the RV. All get regular use in this large family.
Freeing Up Counter Space in BathroomTo free up some counter space in the bathroom, I purchased a shower caddy and placed it on the mirror. The suction cups hold it on tight and it has worked great for me.
Ribbon Hair Clip OrganizerHere is a quick and easy way to organizer hair clips. Take a length of ribbon, fold one end over to create a loop, and safety pin it in place.
Organizing Your Bathroom CabinetsFor me, the cabinets under the sink in our bathroom were more like caves where everything got lost than useful space. I recently decided to tackle one of them and I was able to find good solutions for organizing it.
Container for Razor BladesI store my spare razor blades in an empty Tic Tac container.
Storing Bobby PinsIn your bathroom, for bobby pin users, place a magnetic pin holder (like the on you use for keeping your sewing straight pins) so the user may keep the bobby pins in one place.
Organizing Hair AccessoriesBetween my daughter and I, we had a lot of hair accessories. I bought a small three-drawer organizer to put everything in.
Altoids Tin for Bobby PinsI don't like to leave bobby pins on the card they are sold on. I find it hard to get them off and on when I am trying to do my hair.
Carabiner Clip for Hair Rubber BandsI was tired of having all of our hair rubber bands making a mess in the bathroom. To remedy this situation I found two carabiner clips to contain them.
Clay Pots and Saucers For Bathroom StorageUse clay pots to hold toothbrushes and other things like cotton balls, q-tips, etc. You can also paint them to match your bathroom. The lids to clay pots make good soap holders.
Never Lose Your Hair Clips AgainI clip my hair clips to the towel rack in my bathroom. They fit perfectly!
How to Store a PlungerI try to keep the plunger close but hidden. So I use a large plastic bag to keep it covered then store it in the bathroom cabinet. When used, I clean it by spraying it with a cleaner and then rinse. When dry, I cover with a plastic bag and store out of sight!
Storing Plungers in the BathroomI took a plastic coffee can and spray painted it to much my bathroom. The plunger now sits neatly in the corner behind my toilet and holds my plunger and all the drips from it. After I use it I wait an hour or so and go back and pour out the water, rinse, and back behind the toilet.
Storing Extra Toilet PaperSince I take any soiled items and put in my washer right away, I use my bench type hamper to store approx. 15 rolls of toilet paper in the bathroom. Works great!
Glass Vase for Toilet Brush StorageMake your bathroom elegant on a dime! I have no storage in the bathroom under the sink for the toilet brush. I purchased a large glass vase at the thrift store and put my brush in it. It is no longer the "eyesore" in the corner!
Organize Bathroom with Utensil HolderI had an extra silverware holder so I put it in the bathroom to organize things laying all over the sink.
Store Tweezers On A MagnetUse a small magnet and attach inside your medicine cabinet or a spot in your bathroom. That way you will always know where your pluckers (tweezers) are. You can also put your nail clippers and small scissors on one.
Use Magnetic Strip For Hair AccessoriesI went to the Dollar store and found a magnetic strip. Just peel off the backing and stick to wall in the bathroom or bedrooms, I used tacks to secure it on the wall.
Over the Door Shelf For Bathroom OrganizingI had a lone Dollar Tree hook over the bathroom door facing inside. It was for my robes, but was pretty high up. A friend gave me one she didn't need anymore and boy, has it made life easier.
Children and Their Personal ItemsWith regards to children and their washroom habits, I have found from time and motherhood that children and youths have some main things each of them need and it is a little different for each person.
Belt As Barrette HolderTo save space and keep your hair barrettes separated, clip them on a belt and hang where convenient.
Store Rolls of Toilet Paper in Pretty TinRecently a TP company started a campaign for a can that keeps your rolls pretty. Well, I personally think the idea is valid with my own tin. And it helps when I think I am out of TP and I now know I have two rolls in reserve.
Tote Bag for Bathroom RecyclingWe hang a cloth tote bag over the door handle in our bathroom and put all the recycleable items in the bag. Quick and easy, and you'd be surprised how quickly it fills up.
Attach Plastic Bags To Wall For StorageIn our bathroom cabinet, there is only one shelf. I used double sided tape to secure snack-size bags to the back wall along the top to store light weight things, such as cotton balls, q-tips and band-aids.
Reminders on the Bathroom MirrorWhen you need to leave a note for the kids, spouse, cat sitter, etc. write it on the mirror with a white-board (dry erase) marker. The marker will come off with a swipe of a kleenex or washcloth, and you'll be relatively certain they saw the note.
Store Reading Glasses With MedicationsFor those whose visual acuity is not what it once was , especially in low light levels or in urgent situations, ensure that you can read labels and directions clearly by keeping an inexpensive pair of reading glasses right in or with the medicine box or cabinet.
Keep Electrical Cords From TanglingTired of your electrical cords getting tangled, like your curling iron hairdryer or other bathroom apparatus with a cord? Save the cardboard holders from the toilet paper tube and insert cord into empty cardboard tube place on shelf or wherever.
Organizing Electrical Cords on Small AppliancesTired of your electrical cords getting tangled, like your curling iron hairdryer or other bathroom apparatus with a cord? Save the cardboard holders from the toilet paper tube and insert cord into empty cardboard tube place on shelf or wherever. No more tangles of cords!
Attach Magnet to Bathroom Cabinet to...If you are like me I am always looking for a pair of tweezers, that was until I found this hint. Attach a magnet to the inside of your medicine cabinet, stick your tweezers to the magnet and you will always know where they are if you put them away.
Wire Baskets for Bathroom StorageFor extra bathroom storage, add small buckets to hang on hooks under the medicine cabinet.
Use Drawer Liner For Soap In ShowerTo keep the shower soap bar from slipping off its designated place in the shower, I cut a bar-sized triangle of rubber waffle drawer liner. It allows the soap to drain, but keeps it in place. When it wears out I cut a new one.
Store Toiletries in Small ToteEach of our 3 children has a small plastic tote stored in our hall linen closet to take into the bathroom. They keep all of their toiletries in these totes.
Storing a Toilet BrushI hang the toilet brush on the back of the tank using a piece of string and a paper clip. To do this, get a piece of string and make a loop for the toilet brush handle. Mine had a hole through the end, which made it easy.
Magnets on Inside of Medicine CabinetTo make it easier to find frequently used items, glue small magnets to the walls of the medicine cabinet to hold nail files, cuticle scissors, clippers and other small metal objects.
Organizing Your Medicine CabinetStore prescription bottles in a rectangle shaped basket to keep them from falling over in the cupboard. Smaller wire baskets can be stacked on a metal space saver with other baskets stored under the space saver.
Use Candle Trays For PerfumesI looked everywhere for nice trays to display perfumes and hold other items on my counter-top in my newly remodeled bath. It finally dawned on me to look at the candle trays in the candle section of a local department store and local arts and crafts store.
Place a Rubber Band Around the ShampooPlace a rubber band around the top of your shampoo for easily tell the difference between your shampoo and conditioner while in the shower.
Repurpose Silicone Pot Holders for Hair IronsMy flat hair iron is too hot to leave on the counter top while I'm working with it. Although it comes with a heavy plastic holder, it's easier to just place it on a silicone hot pad.
Toothbrush Holders For Battery ToothbrushesWe use battery powered toothbrushes but I could not find tooth brush holders to accommodate them. I bought cheap salt and pepper shakers that were about 4 inches tall. I tossed the cap, and glued ribbon around the threads at the top.
Organize Bathroom with Plastic Packaging BagsI save the plastic containers that shower curtains come in, etc. I put all my hair products in one, all tooth paste and mouth wash and floss in one, all nail stuff in one, all perfume in one, all make up in one, and finally all hand cream and skin cream in one.
Using a Shoe Caddy to Organize the BathroomI always found my bathroom counter becoming cluttered with many items from hairbrushes, to deodorant, to body spray, etc. To minimize the clutter, I purchased a clear pocket shoe organizer that hangs over the door.
Organizing Curling IronsWith teen girls in the house, it is a pain to keep curling irons, hair dryer, flat iron, etc tidy. I had an extra clean wastebasket (the small kind) and had an idea. It fits under my sink and I stand all of the above appliances inside.
Mark Shampoo to Avoid MistakesIf you're like me, and need reading glasses, you may not be able to distinguish the shampoo and cream rinse in the shower due to their similar appearance.
Organizing Your Jewelry BoxI save all those tiny little baggies that buttons come in on new clothes and keep my earring paired up and my jewelry separated in my jewelry box. They keep chains and hooks from getting tangled up, and help keep the box neat and well organized.
Pringles Can Hair Accessories OrganizerCover Pringles can with contact paper or wrapping paper that would match your bedroom or bathroom. We use one as a hair scrunchy holder and store hair clips, etc. inside.
Line Soap Dishes with RocksBecause we have a couple of our adult children living at home, I find there are too many different bars of soap lying around the bathroom. To keep them tidy and also to give a pretty look to the room, I found a way to organize the sudsy mess!
Use Your Bathroom Towel Ring for OrganizingI was trying to de-clutter the bathroom counter, and looked up to see this towel ring and thought "I wonder if these would all fit?" and sure enough they did!
Organize Band Aids by SizeI would find that when I needed a band aid, it would take me going through several boxes to find the size I need. If I could not find it, I would end up buying another box of band aids and the collection would grow.
Recycled Shredder for ToiletriesI had this little shredder for a while and it began to show it's age. I painted it and used it for earrings and my make up brushes. It's perfect with my black and red bathroom!
Have Toilet Necessities Accessible for GuestsAs a courtesy to guests who may need to make use of your bathroom facilities, store extra toilet paper, deodorizing spray, a toilet plunger, a roll of paper towels and bowl brush in an easily accessible place.
Peg Board Bathroom OrganizingI have a small bathroom with not much room for storage. So I had my husband put a couple of strips of wood on the wall with pegboard over it. The strips of wood make the pegboard stick out from the wall to enable hooks to be used on the pegboard.
When Your Medicine Cabinet Attacks!If you have a small cabinet like mine, you often open it to having things fall out on you! Today, I got sick of it.
Organizing Your Bathroom For Busy MorningsI have an open wicker bookcase that is oval shaped with three shelves in my bathroom. The shelves are deep and will hold tall items. They have large scarf doilies on them to prevent items from falling through to the floor.
Over The Door Shoe Racks For Hair AccessoriesThis is a dual purpose tip. If you are someone who has to wear or likes to wear wigs or even other types of hair accessories that can be hung, I have the perfect time and space saving solution. The over the door shoe racks are awesome. You can hang one of each wig on the hook a shoe hands on.
Mark Bottles For Easier ReadingDo you have those "over 40" eyes that can't seem to make out the small print anymore? I was struggling to read the labels on things like small containers of facial creams, shampoo, conditioner, etc., without my reading glasses on.
Use a Papertowel Holder for Toilet Tissue StorageStore 3 rolls on tissue in the bathroom. I use a freestanding papertowel holder placed on top of my spacesaver. It takes up little room and stores extra tissue.
Extra Toliet Paper Stored on Plunger HandleThe extra toilet paper was never close enough to get to it when needed. I took 3 rolls and put them on the plunger handle. The plunger has an inexpensive cover. It sure has come in handy and it does double duty.
Wall Baskets For Bathroom OrganizingNeed more storage space in your bathroom for all of your toiletry items? If you're like me, your bathroom cabinet can't hold all of your beauty items and causes constant disarray.
Desk Organizers For The Medicine CabinetAfter being very frustrated with things falling over in my medicine cabinet, I finally came up with a solution! While looking at the desk organizing items, it seemed like this would be the best idea for the three mirrored narrow cabinet.
Organizing JewelryTips to help you organize your jewelry. Post your ideas. Finally, my jewelry is organized and easy to see. I purchased 2 tie-matic men's tie holders on ebay to hang my necklaces. I use one for silver and misc., and one for gold.
Organizing with a Three Tier BasketSome time ago, I purchased a wire, 3 tier hanging basket for my kitchen with the intent to put onions and potatoes in it. Finding that it was too long for the spot I intended it to go, I found the perfect place to use it, in my bathroom!
Organizing Bathroom SuppliesIn my bathroom cabinet, I keep a see-thru plastic jar with a screw on lid. When out shopping and I find cough drops on sale, I stock up.
Hook for the BathrobeI have a hook in the corner of my bathroom that holds my robe. When I finish my shower, I put on my terry cloth robe and by the time I dry my legs my body is dry too.
Keeping Track of ToiletriesI have a bad habit of stockpiling toiletries because I never know what I have on hand or I know I have it and can't find it. I hung a pocket shoe bag on the inside of my linen closet and now put new purchases (and those from my stash) of shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. in the pockets.
Organizing Magazines in the BathroomThere can be a lot of magazine clutter in a bathroom, to make it look tidy but accessible buy a square wicker basket and set by the toliet, or better yet, buy a cheap wine rack and many magazines can be rolled and stored in it...
Storing An Extra Roll of Toilet PaperIf you do not have cabinet bathroom storage space, or it just is not close enough to the toilet, store a spare toilet paper roll this way. Cut the bottom out of a tall square type Kleenex box and slip it over the top of the roll.
Keep a Funnel in the BathroomKeep a funnel in the bathroom to use when draining contents of one bottle into another.
Hand Towel Tip For ChildrenI bought extra large safety pins and pinned the hand towels on the towel bar. This way when younger ones dry their hands the towel doesn't end up in the floor.
A Special Touch for GuestsFold the end of the toilet paper sheet on the roll holder in the bathroom into a V-point, just like the housekeeping staff does in better hotels.
Bathroom Shopping ListKeep a shopping list in the bathroom to keep track of what toiletries and supplies have run out. Put it on the inside of a cabinet door and keep a pen handy. This makes it really easy to check the bathroom list when you are making a grocery list.
Drying Bath TowelsMy bath towels never completely dry out after use and soon develop that "dirty smell" after just one use. Problem solved! Hang them from a skirt hanger and place on the shower curtain rod to dry!
Counter Top Paper Towel Holder UsesWhen we moved into a house there was a paper towel holder installed in the kitchen and I no longer needed my countertop paper towel holder. I discovered that it was very handy in the bathroom to hold extra rolls of toilet tissue.
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Keeping Extra Toilet Paper DryI use a cake cooling rack under the bathroom sink to sit new rolls of toilet paper on. If, by some chance, there is a leak under the sink, the toilet paper stays high and dry.
Bathroom Night LightPut a night light in the bathroom and you won't have to turn on the lights if you get up during the night.
Storing Toiletries in a Small SpaceDon't have enough space to store all your toiletries in the bathroom? Hang a see-through shoe bag on the back of the door. Everything slips right in and you can see what you need.
Organizing My Make-Up with ContainersI found a way to organize my make-up that really works for me. Use a straight sided container the size you need, like a baby wipe box, and hot glue or duct tape small bottles and/or jars inside it.
