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Clear the Bathroom Clutter

(Family Features) Due to their small size and heavy usage, turquoise, for a stylish bathroom accent piece.
bathrooms can become messy, cluttered areas for many fami-
lies. Avoid spills and squirts: Hair products, such as gels, mousses
or hairsprays, can create sticky, tough-to-clean messes if liquid
For those with smaller bathrooms, storage solutions can be escapes the container in a drawer or cabinet. Avoid such mis-
even harder to find. Consider these organization tips to make haps by placing these types of items in plastic tubs instead of
your bathroom a clean and functional space for every member directly in the drawer or on a shelf.
of the family:
Divide and conquer: Bathroom drawers can become unruly if
Assess the mess: Go through all the cabinets and drawers to not organized. To keep items separate and tidy, insert dividers,
clear out unused makeup, health care products and medica- such as those used for kitchen utensils. These often come in
tions. Make sure the items you keep are used on a regular basis. fun materials, such as bamboo or stainless steel, to add a fresh
Items used sparingly should be placed in an alternate location. look.

Go vertical: Medicine cabinets can quickly get stuffed when Assign cabinets or drawers: Try to use a large enough cabi-
combs, toothpaste and other toiletries are stored horizontally. net so each member of the family has his or her own space or
Use organizer cups with suction adhesives to contain items drawer. This can help limit the amount of items high-mainte-
vertically and save space. nance family members can bring into the small area. Plus, it
makes it easier for everyone to find their things.
Hang up in style: Old coat racks and ladders make perfect
solutions for larger families to hang multiple towels. Snag an Find more tips to transform your bathroom into a clean, orga-
old one from a thrift store and paint it a bright hue, like red or nized environment, regardless of its size, at eLivingtoday.com.
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