How to Organize Bathroom Drawers: Tips for a Clutter-Free Space
Organizing bathroom drawers may seem like a small task, but it can make a big difference in creating a functional and stress-free environment.
Here are some tips to help you achieve organized bathroom drawers effortlessly:
1. Declutter First
Completely empty your bathroom drawers before you start organizing. Reduce clutter by going through and removing products and any accessories that have expired or are no longer used. This makes more space and simplifies for the next step in the organizing process.
2. Group Similar Items
Now sort the items into groups by type of product. This could include categories like skincare products, hair accessories, dental care items, makeup, first aid items, etc. This helps to take inventory of what items need to go back into the drawers and will help locate items quicker later.
3. Use Drawer Organizers
Drawer organizers and dividers give each item a specific location or “home” and help your items stay sorted long-term. These come in a wide range of sizes which include single trays, sliding adjustable partitions, stackable drawers, and much more! These can also be custom made to perfectly fit into the drawer space depending on the size of items that need to be stored. Check out HGO’s specialized drawer customization services!
4. Prioritize Accessibility
Organize the items that are used most often by placing them in the most-reachable drawers or in an upper layer. This way an item you need every day is readily available to you. Also, items that are used less can be placed in the rear or on the lowest plane of the drawers in question. For example, all of your first aid items can be placed in one section of a bottom drawer. This also helps minimize the time spent on searching for items later.
5. Utilize Vertical Space
Organize items in the drawers by height and use small bins in between to make the most of the vertical space available. This allows you to store bottles, jars, and other small items without taking up too much space, while still being able to see and access them easily.
6. Label Containers
Consider labeling containers or sections within your drawers, especially if you have multiple family members sharing the space. Clear labels make it easy for everyone to know where items belong and encourage maintaining the organization.
7. Keep It Clean and Dry
Bathrooms produce humidity, so when shopping for organizational tools be sure to select tools that are fairly easy to clean and are resistant to moisture. Clean the inside corners of drawers often to avoid the accumulation of dust and or any spills.
8. Rotate Products Regularly
Take some time each month to go through the items in your bathroom drawers. Get rid of products or accessories that have gone bad or that may not be used anymore. Rearrange to create space for new items that come in.
9. Consider Drawer Liners
Organizing liners placed at the bottom of drawers are useful for preventing liquids from staining your drawers and helps keep items from moving around. Always choose liners that are easy to clean and require little or no maintenance at all.
10. Personalize Your Space
Finally, sort your bathroom drawers based on your usage pattern, daily activities, and needs. For instance, if you fix your hair or makeup everyday, focus on prioritizing accessibility to those items. Remember, you can organize things depending on their color, size, or how often they are used.
It’s important to view organizing not just as cleaning and styling, but also about developing a space that brings you serenity and fits your lifestyle!
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