8 Things An Organized Person Doesn't Have In Their Bathroom

No more clutter!

The best way to avoid a cluttered bathroom is by sticking to this simple rule of thumb: Only keep what you actually use in the hardworking space. From expired products and no-longer-used items to things you shouldn't keep in the bathroom, it's likely time to say so long to the clutter taking up precious vanity space.

We can all recognize a beautiful bathroom or outdated bathroom, but it can be difficult to tell what actually makes the space appealing. Some folks choose to incorporate bright, bold colors into their bathrooms, with a textured mat or patterned shower curtains. With other bathrooms, neutral tones and fresh pops of greenery read as modern and elegant.

Your bathroom organization method should reflect how you want to feel when you're in it. If you're hoping to refresh your space, consider what you don't find or see in organized, appealing bathrooms. Here are eight types of things, that often lead to a cluttered space, that you won't find in an organized bathroom.

Old Makeup Or Skincare

Getting rid of old or unused products will not only free up your vanity for fresh trends, or new versions of your favorite classics, but it'll also save you from the realization that you've been using the same mascara for one-and-a-half (gasp!) years. Most beauty products will have a small symbol on the back of their container indicating the product's shelf life in months.

If you haven't used a specific concealer, eyeliner, or eye shadow palette in six months, it's best to toss it. By going through your makeup kit regularly, you'll also give yourself time to think about which ones you enjoy using and which products may not have been the best for your skin or lifestyle. Don't keep beauty products that clutter up your counter or makeup kit if you aren't using them regularly.

Multiple Bottles Of The Same Products

This tends to be a sneaky culprit of clutter in many bathrooms. If you're getting close to the end of your moisturizer and decide to buy a new one, don't pull out the fresh one until you've finished the first bottle. Always throw out the old product before opening the new one. Do you really need three sticks of deodorant?

If you love to buy in bulk and have backup products, keep them in a linen closet or tucked away in a bathroom cabinet until you're ready to use them. The same rule of thumb for your makeup also applies to other toiletries: If you've tried a product and don't like it, it most likely won't become part of your routine, so throw it out or find someone else who would use it.

General Clutter

Once you've tackled the clutter that naturally occurs in a bathroom from the products you need, you should also clear your bathroom of items that should be displayed or stored elsewhere in your home. Not only should you minimize things that are on display in your bathroom: soaps, shampoos, candles, towels, knickknacks, etc., but you should also throw out anything unneeded.

The less you have taking up storage space, whether on the countertop or under the sink, the happier you'll be with the room and the more space you'll have for what's essential in your bathroom routine. And if you have glass cabinets or shelves, be strategic about what you're displaying. Glass-front cupboards can magnify clutter if you're lining shelves with products and personal items, so consider minimizing the number of products you have, or finding bathroom cabinet organizers that make them easier to pull out and stow away after use.

Grime

Once you've decluttered the makeup, toiletries, and hair tools, clean your bathroom as a final step in your journey to a permanently organized bathroom. Even if you have a tiny half-bath without a ton of storage space, you'll be amazed at how the occasional deep clean makes a world of difference. Wiping down your counters so that they're free of grime will instantly brighten up a space.

You could have the most organized bathroom in the world, but if it's dirty, it won't look welcoming. Wipe down the mirrors, run a vacuum or mop over the floors, and scrub off dried toothpaste from inside the sink—your bathroom will immediately feel like the relaxing space it should be to start and end your day. If you're hoping to clean your bathroom and don't know where to start, grab an all-purpose cleaner for the counters and sink.

Random Household Items

Organized people don't keep empty cups, dirty towels, and other random household items in their bathrooms. If an item doesn't have a use in your bathroom, put it back in its place (or create a more appropriate home for it). You can tell who regularly cleans their home by the state of their bathroom, so you better ensure that yours is a clean one. Bathrooms that appear messy or unorganized often have products in them that don't belong in a bathroom.

Cords

Have you noticed that the gorgeous bathrooms on social media aren't showing off straighteners or curling irons? Cords are an easy way to make a space look busy and unpolished, which is why we'd recommend storing them out of sight. If you use these products daily, try a container that hangs on a towel rack or on the inside a cabinet door.

Expired Products

Do yourself (and your skin) a favor by tossing any expired products into the trash. From medications and half-empty bottles of lotion to and shampoos and face products, if items in your bathroom have been in the same place year-after-year, it's safe to say it's probably time to toss them. This especially applies to sunscreen which loses its effectiveness overtime.

Extra Items In The Shower

Whether they're empty bottles of shampoo that need to be tossed or old razors, you don't need them cluttering up your bathing space. Get rid of dull and dirty razor heads (which should no longer be used) and pair your bathing supplies down to only the items that are used on a weekly basis. The reality is you're likely using the same few products often enough that they belong in your shower. For items used less-frequently like bath salts and hair masks, store them in a drawer or cabinet and pull out as needed.

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