Have A Cluttered Bathroom? Here’s How You Can Tackle It

A messy bathroom can be a source of daily stress and inefficiency - not only does it make your morning routine more challenging, but it can also detract from the overall aesthetic of your home. 

Unfortunately, since bathrooms tend to be smaller than other living spaces and have a variety of common items that get used everyday, they can quickly become disorganized if you’re not proactive with it.

Keep reading to find effective strategies to transform even the most chaotic bathroom into a serene, organized space that you can be proud of.

1. Start with a Clean Slate

Before diving into organization, it's crucial to begin with a thorough cleaning!

Remove everything from countertops, shelves, and cabinets and clean all surfaces, including often-overlooked areas like behind the toilet and under the sink

This process allows you to assess your space and items more clearly which will make the next step easier.

2. Sort and Purge

With everything removed, it's time to sort through your belongings and put them into three distinct piles:

Be ruthless with expired products – they can harbor bacteria and lose effectiveness and if you haven't used an item in the past year, consider discarding or donating it, depending on what it is.

Doing this will help make the essentials in your daily routine easily accessible so you're not rummaging to find exactly what you need in a pinch.

3. Optimize Your Storage

Since there isn’t always a whole lot of it, maximizing space is key in bathroom areas, which tend to run small.

Thankfully, you’ve come to the right place, since this is Origami’s specialty, and here, you can find plenty of practical storage solutions to fit your bathroom.

For instance, our compact R3 racks combined with our hanging basket attachments (sold separately) can cover all of your bases in terms of bathroom storage by providing a place for all of your goods without taking up a lot of floor space.

4. Maximize Counter Space

A clear counter makes a bathroom feel more spacious and organized, and with the right items, it’s easy to address it.

Firstly, use a small tray to corral frequently used items neatly or the previously mentioned hanging baskets, if you have an Origami rack or intend on utilizing one soon.

You can also consider wall-mounted soap dispensers and toothbrush holders if you want to free up additional space near your sink. Less-used items may be stored in drawers or cabinets, but be careful to not add to the clutter in there, especially under your sink, which will be covered next.

5. Manage Under-The-Sink Clutter

The area underneath your often becomes a catch-all for miscellaneous items that you use once in a while as-needed. However, since things go “out of sight, out of mind” here, it can quickly get out of hand, if you keep tossing goods here.

One of the easiest ways to keep this area clean is to utilize our pullout cabinet and drawer organizers that will give you easy access to products that can often get pushed to the back.

These types of items often get forgotten about and add to the mess, but with these, managing it will be much simpler in the long run.

Achieve A Tidy Bathroom With Origami!

Turning a cluttered bathroom into an organized oasis takes effort, but the results are well worth it, and by following these tips and maintaining your new system, you'll create a more functional, aesthetically pleasing space that improves your daily routine. 

Remember, the key to long-term success is consistency and mindfulness in your habits and maintaining your bathroom regularly and being aware of all of your purchases.

With Origami, managing your bathroom has never been easier, and by having dedicated places for the essentials you will then have an easier time adding your own personal touches that can make your bathroom space truly sparkle!