Avoid Keeping These 9 Items on Your Bathroom Counter:
Face the Clutter-Free Truth:
Don't let your bathroom countertop become a playground for chaos! Listen up to these three Southern organizers, who dish on the items that just don't belong there. From decorative trinkets to essentials, learn what you should sweep off your countertops for good!
- Megan Ludvinsky, founder of About Space Organizing in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a decluttering guru.
- Julie Peak, the founder of The Precise Place in Charlotte, North Carolina, shares her storage wisdom.
- Kris Hargrove, the brains behind Organized by Kris in Austin, Texas, joins the crowd.
Tidying Up Decorative Items:
In the realm of bathroom decor, less is more, Ludvinsky advises. Keep your countertop clutter-free by stashing those adornments. They can collect water damage and become a breeding ground for bacteria and germs.
Lay Off the (Unused) Essentials:
Peak reminds us not to waste valuable counter space on those items we rarely grab for. Get things moving swiftly through your routines by keeping only the must-have essentials front and center.
Get a (Temporary) Hide-Away for Duplicates:
Too many options in plain sight can cause decision fatigue. Peak suggests stashing your backup toiletries away until the moment arises when they're needed. Stash them in drawers or closets to keep them out of sight and out of mind.
Protect Your Toothbrush:
Leaving your toothbrush on the countertop may be convenient, but it's a germ party waiting to happen. Ludvinsky encourages you to store yours in a sealed container. Preferably, tuck it away in a drawer for a safer, cleaner, and more organized bathroom.
Stop Hoarding Makeup:
Ludvinsky cautions that a makeup mess can lead to a disorganized and cluttered bathroom. Excess products can gather dust, and high humidity may damage them. Keep them organized by storing makeup in drawers or containers.
Stash Away Your Hair Styling Tools:
Don't allow your bathroom countertop to become a minefield of tangled cords and curlers. Ludvinsky recommends keeping these tucked away in drawers or storage bins when not in use.
Take Your Medicine Space Seriously:
Medication bottles out in the open give off a pharmacy vibe and can be problematic if kids or pets get their paws or fingers on them. Follow Ludvinsky's advice and store medicines in a medicine cabinet or drawer.
Keep Cleaners Under Lock and Key:
Your morning cold brew and cleaning solution probably shouldn't share counter space. Although they're more accessible on your countertop, move these essential supplies to cabinets or closets to avoid potential accidents.
Lock Away Your Jewelry:
Jewelry on the countertop can slip into the sink and become lost down the drain or tarnish under the effects of humidity. Hargrove suggests storing valuable items in a safer place.
Clear Out Rarely-Used Items:
Hang onto items only when you use them daily. Having excess items out in the open can create chaos and slow you down during your bathroom routines.
Did You Bring More Toothbrushes or Skincare Goodies Than You Needed?
As a reminder, store non-essential electric devices like toothbrush chargers or electric shavers in drawers when they're not in use.
Keep your bathroom space manageable and tidy by following the advice of these pros and removing unnecessary clutter!
- Southern living expert Megan Ludvinsky of About Space Organizing in Little Rock, Arkansas advises to diminish decorative items in bathroom design, as they can expose water damage, bacteria, and germs when left on the countertop.
- In keeping with the decluttering philosophy, Julie Peak of The Precise Place in Charlotte, North Carolina suggests stashing unused essentials to avoid taking up valuable counter space in your home and slowing down your routines.
- Kris Hargrove, the organizer behind Organized by Kris in Austin, Texas, recommends storing jewelry safely away from humidity in the bathroom, to prevent tarnishing and potential loss.
- To maintain a clean and organized bathroom, consider stowing rarely-used items such as non-essential electric devices, away in drawers when they're not needed, as advised by Southernliving experts Megan Ludvinsky, Julie Peak, and Kris Hargrove.
