Bathroom Decluttering Guide for Homeowners

The bathroom can be one of the toughest places in the house to keep organized. As our agents can tell you, it's also one of the rooms that really gets the attention of prospective buyers, for good or bad. Until you're ready to put your house on the market among Ridgewood homes for sale, you can enjoy a relaxing, functioning, well-organized bathroom that makes your morning routine a breeze. These tips will help you get the job of organizing your bathrooms done quickly and easily.

• Collect all the products and tools that need organizing. Just make a pile or spread them out on the counter or table. Collect anything from other rooms that really belongs in the bathroom. Knowing exactly how much stuff you have to organize will help you decide how much room you need and what kind of organizers you might need.
  
  

• Get rid of some of those items. The easiest place to start is by getting rid of things that are past their prime. Products or medicines that are expired or no longer usable should be thrown out. Be careful when disposing of medication. You don't want to risk kids or pets getting ahold of anything you're throwing out. Most cities or counties also have rules about medication disposal and what can be flushed or poured down the drain, so you'll want to know those too. You may want to utilize local events that collect expired medication for safe disposal. For unopened, unexpired products like shampoo or soap you just don't want or need, you may be able to donate them.
  
  

• Organize what's left. Decide if you'll need any additional containers for organization, such as bins, glass jars, or drawer organizers. You'll need to categorize everything, and there are a few different ways you can do that. Choose what works for your household.
  
  

  • Categorize by use
    
    
  • Categorize by the person who uses them and designate a drawer or shelf for each person
    
    
  • Categorize by frequency of use. For example, toothbrushes and hand soap, both of which are used frequently, might be grouped immediately next to the sink.
    
    
  • Categorize by area of the bathroom
    
    
• Don't forget the linen closet. Even if yours is outside your bathroom, you still likely have some bathroom-related items in there, so go through that too.
  
  
• Improve your storage. Make sure organizing containers can tolerate some moisture exposure. You may want to add a cabinet, drawers, or shelves if you don't have them. For small or awkwardly shaped bathrooms, you may want to store some items on unused wall space. Your organizing containers should fit both the size of the items you need to organize and the size of your bathroom.
  
  
• Tips to keep things organized. Keep as few items as possible on the countertop to minimize clutter. Make sure people in your house get in the habit of putting things away after use. You may also want to streamline things by using fewer products. For example, use the same shampoo for the whole family or utilize 2-in-1 products like a shampoo and conditioner combo.

Keeping your bathroom decluttered and organized will make it more functional, relaxing, and easier to keep clean. And those are the things that will make your life easier and catch the attention of prospective buyers.

If you're looking for a home around Bergen County, Tarvin Realtors can help. Contact us today and get started finding the right home for you.