Here are the top questions to ask before starting your bathroom declutter, according to experts.
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Whats My Decluttering Goal for This Bathroom?
before you jump in removing items, take a moment to think about your ultimate goal.
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Understanding your why can help you decide how thorough your decluttering needs to be.
If youre trying tocreate a minimalistic space, you might be more selective about what stays.
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How Often Do I Use Each Item?
Start with the items you use daily, like toothbrushes and any skincare essentials.
These should have a designated, easy-to-access spot.
Items that havent been touched in months areprime candidates for removal.
Whats Causing the Clutter?
before you dive in tossing things, have a go at identify whats actually creating the clutter.
Are there too manyproducts on the countertop?
Are drawers overflowing with small, miscellaneous items?
Knowing the root cause of the clutter can guide you in finding effective solutions.
Am I Holding Onto Expired or Unused Products?
Keeping only what you use and love will help your space feel fresher and more organized.
Do I Have Duplicates of Any Products?
Go through your items to identify any duplicates.
Keeping tabs on inventory will prevent you from repurchasing items you already own and help maintain a clutter-free bathroom.
Could Storage Solutions Help My Decluttering Efforts?
A common reason for bathroom clutter is the lack ofeffective storage.
“For that reason, you may want to rethink having knickknacks or other nonessentials in this space.”
Whats My Routine and How Can I Simplify It?
How Will I Keep This Space Clutter-Free?
Decluttering is only half the battlemaintaining a clutter-free bathroom requires consistent habits.
Ask yourself what steps you could take tokeep this area tidy in the long run.
