10 Items to Declutter in your Bathroom

When was the last time you decluttered and organized your bathroom? How often do you declutter your bathroom? I just finished my September declutter, and I was amazed at how much I ended up getting rid of, Although it should not be surprising since the bathroom is one of the rooms in the house that receives new products on a weekly bases. Don’t you buy something that is stored or that is used in the bathroom every week when you are doing your groceries? I find it best to declutter and reorganize my bathroom twice a year. In March just before Spring, this allows me to take stock at what we will need to get for spring and summer season, (sunscreen, aloe gel, bug spray, etc.),

and in the first week of September, during this clean out, I take stock of what I will need to get back to school. I find that this is the best way to keep my bathroom clutter-free and organized. If you are interested in decluttering your bathroom, and I guess you might be if you are taking the time to read this article, Then the following is my list of ten items plus a few extras tips to help you with your task.

If you find that decluttering is difficult, then here are a few questions to ask yourself to make the process a bit easier.

Questions to ask yourself

Have I used it in the last year?

When will I actually use this again?

Do I have multiples or similar things?

Am I saving it just in case?

Would I rather get a new version?

Items to declutter

Towels

All you need is three bath towels per person in the house, plus one extra set for a guest, this includes hand towels. You can donate any towels to your local animal shelter. Do not also forget to toss out any worn or stained Wash Cloth and you might also want to take stock of your Bath Mats and get rid of any that might be worn out, or you no longer need. Do you really need bath mats taking up storage space when you honestly only need two per bathroom, one in use and one extra?

Hair Products

This includes shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, since I mentioned hair mask my top three favorites are Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Hair Mask, Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask, and Kerastase Densifique Replenishing Masque Hair Visibly Lacking Densityare moisturizers,

serums, oils, styling products, basically any product you use for your hair. You might not be aware that haircare products do go bad and do expire. Formulas begin to breakdown as soon as they are exposed to air. How to tell if your haircare product has gone bad; If it has an expiration date, then it is easy. But if it does not have an expiration date, then you will want to check that it does not smell bad, has not dried out, changed inconsistency, or separated if it has then dumped it out. As for any other product that is still good but you no longer care to use or like you might want to pass it on to a friend or family member that might want to try it, or you can donate it to a local shelter. Since we are on the subject of hair, you will also want to declutter hairbrushes and combs. Toss out any that have seen better days.

Haircare Product Shelf Life

• Shampoo and Conditioners – 18 months
• Natural Shampoo and Conditioner – 12 months
• Oils – 6 months
• Moisturizers and Butters – 24 months

Medications

Over the counter Pain killer, ointments, etc. check expiration dates and get rid of what is expired. You may want to add anything that you like to have on hand to your shopping list to replace it. This is an excellent time also to check your Prescription medication and Dispose of anything that has expired or any prescription that you no longer need to take. Do not forget to also check your Vitamins for anything that may be expired. Here is a link to Safe Medication Disposal.

Old Perfume and Cologne

Can go bad and expire, if it is many years old and you notice that the potency is less or it smells off – Then that is a sign that it has gone bad. Some perfumes can expire in less than one year, and others can last (upwards) of 10 years. The average is 3 to 5 years.

5 ways to tell if your perfume is expired or gone bad

• Does it have a more opaque consistency?
• Does it have a vinegar odor?
• Is it darker in color?
• Does it smell significantly different?
• Is it less potent in fragrance?

Toiletries

Sunscreen, body lotion, body cream, scrubs, soaps, bath wash, toothpaste, dispose of anything that has expired. You will also want to discard old loofahs, sponges, and shower poofs, toothbrushes. Disposable razors blade that you no longer have a razor for or vise Versa. Don’t forget to also clean out your stash of sample and travel size products.

Appliances

Electric razors, Waterpiks, electric toothbrushes, toss anything that does not work, and donate any device that you do not use, tried, and didn’t like, or you want a new upgraded model.

Nail polish

Nail polish older than two years, that has dried out, separated, or that you do not like and will not use again and any old nail care items that have seen better days.

Extra make-up bags

Toss the ones that are ratty or dingy. Donate any that you do not use, like all the promotional ones that you might be holding onto but really will never use.

Skincare and Make-up

Toss anything that is expired and give away anything that you just do not like to a friend or relative that might be interested in trying it out.

Kid Stuff

Trash any bath toys, step stools, bubble bath, toy caddies, baby size or child size towels, basically any kid stuff that is no longer in use or that is in bad shape. If the kids have their own bathroom and the items have somehow made it over to the Master Bath then return them to the kids’ bathroom to be stored there.

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Conclusion

Congratulations on your new clutter-free and organized bathroom. You can think of it as your Spa now. Let me share with you a quote that summarizes how I feel about decluttering, and it applies to every room in your house, not just the bathroom.

If you’re not using the stuff in your home, get rid of it. You’re not going to start using it more by shoving it in a closet somewhere.

Joshua Becker

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