I'm Ruthlessly Decluttering My Tiny Bathroom with Amazon's Bestselling 76-Cent Organizing Trays
They're great for vertical stacking and easy to clean
If your bathroom is feeling cluttered, you’re not alone. I’m ruthlessly decluttering mine as it’s the only solution for the ‘clutter creep’ that has spread across every surface and cabinet in recent months.
Bathrooms are one of the most functional spaces of any home, and the products and potions you’ll find in these rooms largely have to stay put. A great solution to clearing the mess that can silently build up is using smart organizers that do not impede your access, whilst also using the vertical height available to you.
That’s why I am returning to my trusty 76-cent Amazon organizing tray, a product I have used all over to organize my home.
These are easy to wipe clean, which is a useful feature for product-heavy bathroom items that are prone to spills and grime. The four different sizes included in each 25-piece set can be stacked and come in an assortment of colorways.
Why Bathrooms Get So Cluttered in the First Place
Jenny Dietsch, Founder & CEO of Getting It Done Organizing, says, ‘Bathrooms get cluttered so easily because we have adopted a "more is better" philosophy, and we see so many products being sold to us on social media. I encourage you to analyze how many different lotions and potions you have and how many you truly use or need.’
She advises asking yourself the following questions to easily remove and declutter your bathroom:
- How many bathroom products do you have that are partially used, that you do not plan to use again, or maybe are expired?
- How many hair tools do you have?
- How many do you actually use?
- How much makeup do you actually use? How many different bottles of hair products do you have?
Jenny adds, ‘My advice is to truly evaluate what you need, want, and use. If you have duplicates and back-stock, store it in a container in a cabinet and shop from your back-stock before buying anything new.’
Ruthlessly decluttering your home will also help form new habits when it comes to shopping so you don't accumulate things as rapidly again.
As for your bathroom, only keep out what you use daily, and keep rarely used items under a bed or a cabinet elsewhere in your home. ‘I do the same thing with holiday dishware,' Jenny explains, ‘We do not keep it in the cabinet with the day-to-day dishes because that would be too crowded.’
Why Easy Stacking Trays Help to Easily Organize Crowded Bathrooms
I use the affordable Amazon trays all over my home, and I particularly like that they stack but are see-through, meaning when you use them on shelves or in drawers, you can still find what you’re looking for easily.
Professional organizer Jenny likes them too. She says, ‘My team of organizers love these types of inserts to store items inside drawers. They are shallow inserts and best in a drawer, not on the countertop.
‘They are a great idea because they allow you to separate your items into usage categories and keep your drawers neat. There should be a home for everything, and inserts are a great way to corral all of your different items. I also love the mesh over-the-door rack from The Container Store.’
More Bathroom Organizing Essentials
Restore order and calm to your bathroom by ruthlessly decluttering, then implementing smart organization systems that allow your household easy access to everyday essentials without overwhelming surfaces and storage areas with clutter.
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
These chic handwoven bins are perfect for tidying up shelving and cabinets quickly while prioritizing easy access in a high-traffic space such as a bathroom. They come in small and large.
Ideal for stacking in cabinets, these ventilated bins make good use of vertical space without allowing humidity to gather and, therefore, are good at preventing mold or musty odors from building up in your storage.
These heavy-duty plastic drawer organizers are ideal for keeping smaller items neat in large drawers, stopping them from getting lost. They have anti-slip dots on the base, making them suitable for humid rooms and spaces.
Adding a beautiful marble tray beneath your daily essentials can help reduce the sensation of visual clutter, while still keeping everyday items to hand. Keeping to a maximum of four is the magic number for open storage on trays.
This slimline towel rack is a useful addition in small bathrooms, combining space for up to four towels and a bathmat with a discreet storage tray for bathroom essentials. The wheels make it easy to manoeuvre out of tight spots.
Gather your daily bathroom essentials in this neat and durable organizer from Joseph Joseph which has multiple slots for different sized items. This can help you free up space in small cabinets and drawers.
Meet the Expert
Jenny is a Certified Professional Organizer® (CPO®) and leads a team of home organizers in Dallas, Texas.
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