In the midst of our lives, our bathrooms often end up cluttered with all sorts of things. With expired bath products and unused items taking up room, it’s time to tidy up and turn your bathroom into a retreat.
Having cleaned bathrooms over the years, we’ve encountered a variety of clutter situations.
This article will help you sort through what’s essential and regain control of your space.
The Benefits of Decluttering
A cluttered bathroom not only looks chaotic but also provides a breeding ground for germs and bacteria.
Moist environments like bathrooms are environments for mold and mildew to thrive on cluttered surfaces. By organizing your bathroom, you will not only create an appealing space but also prioritize hygiene and cleanliness.
Create a Checklist and Review It Carefully
Before starting the decluttering process, it’s useful to list the items you use regularly in your bathroom. Separate these from those that rarely or never get used.
When evaluating them, be firm—if you haven’t touched something in months, chances are you can do without it.
Toss Away These Bathroom Items Confidently
Expired Products: Make sure to check the expiration dates on all your skincare, haircare, and makeup products. Expired products not only lose their effectiveness but can also harbor harmful bacteria.
Throw out anything that has passed its expiration date to make way for replacements.
Old Towels and Linens: As time passes, towels and linens can become worn out, stained, or smelly. It’s important to replace these items to keep your bathroom fresh and hygienic.
Consider donating gently used towels to animal shelters or using them as cleaning cloths.
Unused Toiletries: We all tend to hold onto toiletries we received as gifts or bought impulsively but never actually use. If you haven’t touched that shower gel or lotion, it’s time to part ways with them.
Consider donating your unused items to shelters or giving them away to friends who will make good use of them.
Empty Bottles and Containers: Keeping shampoo bottles and lotion tubes around only adds clutter to your space. Make sure to recycle or properly dispose of these containers so you can free up shelf and storage space.
Expired Medications: Like any skincare product, medications have expiration dates. Make sure to check the expiration dates on all your medications and dispose of any that are no longer safe for use. Many drugstores provide services to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Unused Electronics and Tools: Have you ever thought about whether you need that electric foot scrubber or fancy hair styling tool that’s sitting idle in your bathroom cabinet? If you’re not using them regularly, it might be time to get rid of them or give them to someone who would use them.
Excess Samples and Travel-Sized Products: It can be tempting to hoard travel products and free samples. They can quickly clutter up your bathroom storage. Keep what you know you’ll actually use and get rid of the rest.
Establish a Cleaning Schedule
After decluttering your bathroom, it’s important to set up a cleaning routine to keep your space organized. Regularly wipe surfaces, clean mirrors, and fixtures, and wash towels and linens to maintain a welcoming bathroom environment.
Consider NW Maids for Your Cleaning Assistance
If the thought of cleaning your bathroom seems daunting, consider hiring professionals for help. NW Maids offers high-quality cleaning services to help you regain control over your space and keep your home neat and tidy.
Get in touch today to book your cleaning appointment and see how much of a difference a clean bathroom can make.
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