Let’s Get Started
Step 1 – Purge Any Expired Products
First things first, before you organize bathroom drawers, make sure you throw away products that are expired. When I researched the shelf life of bathroom products I was surprised to find that I had many things that were WELL PAST the recommended shelf life. I’m not talking months, but years! Below is a list of most things you probably have in your bathroom and the recommended time to keep them.
Step 2 – Get Rid Of Anything You Have Not Used in the Last 12 Months
Here’s my general rule of thumb when it comes to “stuff” in my home. If I have not used it in the last 12 months, and it’s not something “special use” or sentimental, then I don’t need it.
STEP 3 – Sort Everything into Categories
This was a game-changer for me. I sorted everything that I needed to store into five categories:
- Makeup
- Face/Skincare
- Haircare
- Body Care
- Extra Supplies
Step 4 – Contain It!
Once everything is sorted into categories, the most important part is to contain all of the items you have. Drawer dividers, plastic bins, organizers even deli containers are all great ways to put like items together in a container and then simply place the containers in a drawer.
This entire organizing project took less than an hour and was so satisfying when it was done. The process of sorting all of my products by category and then containing them together was not only simple but will make a difference in my ability to keep everything neatly organized going forward. I hope this gives you some inspiration about how to quickly organize bathroom drawers and keep them tidy all year.
