Declutter & Organize
Clear surfaces make your bathroom feel larger and cleaner. The final polish on your refresh.
Time Required
30-60 minutes
Cost
$0-50 for organizers
Difficulty
Easy
The Declutter Process
Empty everything
Take everything out of cabinets, drawers, shower, and off counters. See what you actually have.
Sort into categories
Group similar items: skincare, haircare, dental, medications, cleaning supplies, etc.
Purge ruthlessly
Toss expired items, products you don't use, duplicates, and empty containers.
Clean storage areas
Wipe down shelves, drawers, and cabinet interiors before putting things back.
Organize by frequency
Daily items stay accessible. Weekly items in drawers. Rarely used items up high or in closet.
What to Toss
- • Expired products: Check sunscreen, medications, makeup for dates
- • Old mascara: Replace every 3 months (bacteria risk)
- • Hotel toiletries: If you haven't used them in a year, you won't
- • Empty bottles: No more "almost empty" bottles taking up space
- • Products you dislike: That moisturizer that made you break out? Gone.
- • Duplicates: You don't need 5 half-used shampoos
- • Old razors: Dull blades cause irritation
Organization Solutions
Under Sink
- • Stackable bins or drawers
- • Tension rod for spray bottles
- • Door-mounted organizer
- • Lazy Susan for cleaning supplies
Drawers
- • Drawer dividers or organizers
- • Small containers for categories
- • Acrylic makeup organizers
- • Expandable drawer trays
Shower/Tub
- • Tension corner caddy
- • Hanging shower organizer
- • Suction cup shelves
- • Over-showerhead caddy
Medicine Cabinet
- • Magnetic strip for tweezers, nail clippers
- • Small containers for pills/vitamins
- • Door-mounted spice rack (small items)
Counter Rules
Ideal counter contents:
- • Soap dispenser
- • One small tray with daily essentials
- • Maybe a small plant
- • That's it.
Everything else should be stored away. Clear counters = clean-looking bathroom.
Pro Tips
- •One in, one out: When you buy a new product, finish or toss an old one.
- •Monthly mini-purge: Quick 5-minute check for expired or unused items monthly.
- •Decant products: Transfer to matching containers for a cohesive, clean look.
- •Backup storage elsewhere: Bulk toilet paper, extra toiletries can live in a closet.
Congratulations!
You've completed the Bathroom Refresh checklist. Time to take your "after" photos!
Take After Photos