Day 5: Streamline The Bathroom
Welcome to the 7-Day Declutter Challenge! This step-by-step plan will guide you to clear the clutter and create a home that feels calm, organized, and uniquely yours.
Today, we’re diving into one of the most frequently used in the home: the bathroom.
From expired products to forgotten toiletries and worn-out towels, it’s easy for this space to become a catch-all for things you no longer need.
By the end of Day 5 of the declutter challenge, your bathroom will be transformed into a clean, streamlined, and functional space you’ll love to use!
“Having a simplified, uncluttered home is a form of self-care.”
Emma Scheib
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Day 5: Bathroom Decluttering Hacks
1. Toss Expired Products
Check the expiration dates on makeup, skincare, medicine, and toiletries. Discard anything expired or that you haven’t used in months.
2. Limit Multiples
Keep only what you need (one shampoo, one body wash, etc.). Donate or re-gift unopened extras.
3. Sort And Contain
Use small baskets or bins to organize similar items (hair tools, skincare, cleaning supplies). Label them for easy access and to maintain order.
Use simple drawer organizers that fit your space and your items.
4. Stop Saving Stuff You Never Use
- Half-used beauty products you have stopped using
- Old fingernail polish that’s dried out or discolored
- Worn-out towels or washcloths
- Unused hair tools (curlers, straighteners, etc.)
- Travel-sized toiletries you never take on trips
- Free samples
- Unused or old bath toys
- Duplicate or unnecessary cleaning supplies
- Unused gift sets
- Unnecessary packaging (like boxes or instructions from products you’ve already opened)
Pro Tip: Have skincare products you’ve been meaning to use? Take them out of hiding and keep them visible as a reminder to incorporate them into your routine!
5. Declutter Daily (One-Touch Rule)
Build a habit of removing trash, empty bottles, and unnecessary items as part of your bathroom routine to prevent future clutter.
Bathroom Decluttering Checklist
Here’s your quick go-to bathroom decluttering guide:
- Sort out shavers, curling irons, brushes & combs
- Throw out old lotions & cosmetics
- Discard expired meds/sunscreen
- Only keep the products you use
- Get rid of old towels
- Sort out unused or broken hair accessories
Go to Day 1 of the declutter challenge to grab this free printable decluttering checklist!
What’s Next?
Ready for the next step in the declutter challenge? Here’s what’s coming up:
Missed a day? Jump back to Day 1–4 to get started!
Keep going! You are creating a home you love one day at a time.