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1. Consider adding organizers, such as this two-tier expandable shelf, to bring structure to the disarray in your bathroom cabinet. The adjustable shelf spacing allows it to fit around sink pipes, and you can relocate infrequently used items from your countertops to the newly organized space under the sink.
2. Don’t overlook your drawers: A drawer organizer can create dedicated spots for small essentials like contact lens cases, deodorant, travel-sized hairspray, medications, cotton pads, and more.
3. Organize your oral care essentials in a simple, ventilated toothbrush caddy instead of letting them scatter across your bathroom counter (often in a soggy mess 🤢). The detachable bottom and removable divider make cleaning a breeze.
4. Eliminate the clutter of bottles on your shower floor with an angled suction cup shower caddy. Your shower will look tidier, and you won’t have to fear your body wash slipping off the tiny ledge and injuring your toes.
5. Store partially used shampoo and conditioner in a shower curtain with pockets to reduce clutter in your shower. With *nine* mesh storage pockets, this liner offers ample space for makeup, hair products, and other items cluttering your bathroom counters.
6. Organize your medicine cabinet with a high-rise organizer to prevent your skincare products from falling every time you open the door. Featuring three side compartments and a bridge tray, it maximizes storage, ideal for small bathrooms with limited counter space.
7. Install adhesive floating shelves in your shower or on bathroom walls to create additional storage and organization options.
8. Use a mesh net with suction cups to store and dry your child's bath toys. This keeps them organized and allows them to dry without cluttering your bathroom space.
9. Organize your heat-styling tools with an over-the-cabinet storage system to avoid tangled cords. It’s a shame no one will see how orderly they’re stored once the cabinet door is closed.
10. Use a jetted tub cleaner to thoroughly clean the inner workings of your tub. It efficiently removes soap scum and body oils clogging the jets, all without requiring any scrubbing.
11. Use a bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray to effortlessly eliminate soap scum and grime. Simply rinse it off the next day, and watch hard water stains on your shower door magically disappear.
12. Try a Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp to mark your toilet bowl. It releases cleaning gel with every flush, keeping your toilet fresh and clean.
13. Add a fizzing toilet tablet before a deep clean to break down stubborn stains. These tablets also work well between cleanings to disinfect your toilet and maintain a fresh scent.
Pardo Naturals is a Black-owned and woman-owned small business led by Rita Pardo, a mother who sought natural hair, body, and home products that wouldn’t aggravate her daughter’s severe eczema.
For those who dread cleaning the toilet — myself included — these dissolving tablets simplify the task. While the tablets can be tricky to remove from their plastic container (a feature that ensures they stay intact during shipping), once you drop one into the toilet, it gets to work. It fizzes like a bath bomb, breaking down stains and streaks in just 10 minutes, making them easy to wipe away. While I can’t vouch for their effectiveness on long-standing hard water stains or heavily neglected toilets, they’re perfect for maintaining a clean bowl without harsh chemicals.
Get six tablets from Pardo Naturals for $8.99 (available in seven scents).
14. Apply a mold and mildew remover, let it sit for a few hours, and return to find grout that looks brand new. It’s like magic — every trace of black mold disappears! *Cue "Do You Believe in Magic"*
15. Skip the elbow grease and use a drill brush kit with three attachable brush heads for your power drill. Say goodbye to scrubbing your tub by hand!
16. Catch loose hairs with a TubShroom to prevent drain clogs and pipe buildup. If your relaxing showers turn into standing in water puddles, this is a must-have.
17. Use a squeegee to wipe down shower walls and doors, preventing puddles, water stains, and mold-friendly dampness.
18. Avoid hard water stains altogether with a shower door water repellent that provides protection for weeks.
19. Submerge your clogged and mildewed shower head in a plastic bag filled with vinegar for a few hours to dissolve all the accumulated grime.
20. Use sweeper slippers to clean bathroom floors effortlessly as you walk. They collect dirt, dust, pet hair, your hair, and more with every step.
Natalie also tried these slippers and found them unexpectedly useful:
"While they’re not as effective as a broom or a thorough dust mopping, the microfiber bottoms do pick up *some* dust and dirt. After wearing them for a week, I used my feet to sweep debris into a pile, making cleanup easier. My floors ended up a bit cleaner!"
Get a pair on Amazon for $13.99+ (available in various sizes and styles).
21. Organize towels and delicates in a rolling laundry sorter if your bathroom hamper is overflowing and the idea of sorting laundry on a Saturday morning feels overwhelming.
22. Choose a concealed toilet brush designed to tuck discreetly behind your toilet's water tank, staying out of sight until required. Limited bathroom space? This solution eliminates the need for a separate holder!
23. Organize all your lipsticks, mascara tubes, and foundation bottles in an acrylic organizer to keep them neatly arranged and prevent clutter on your bathroom counter.
24. Store additional toilet paper in an over-the-tank TP holder to ensure you're never left scrambling for a spare roll. This convenient solution beats traditional stands, which always seem just out of reach when you need them most.
25. Organize cotton swabs, toothpicks, dental flossers, cotton rounds, and other essentials in a stylish bathroom organizer. It's the perfect excuse to ditch the bulky packaging they originally came in!
You know the bathroom needs cleaning, but finding the motivation to start feels like an uphill battle:
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
