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	Bathroom Organizing Tips
	By Janet Hall

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• make-up, hair products, and lotions you haven't used in 6 months
• products that are dried up or evaporated
• prescription medications that have expired (take to pharmacy)
• over-the-counter medications you haven't used in 6 months
• old razors, scissors, or other dull and rusty metal items
• pack duplicates of toiletries in your suitcase

• only store what you use daily on or near the counter
• install a straight magnet in medicine cabinet for tweezers and scissors
• install towel holders or rings for adults and children at their levels
• store reading material in a magazine rack
• keep only what you need in the bathroom -- store extra supplies elsewhere
• assign a shelf or container for each family member's personal stuff
• designate other general areas for use by all members
• group towels by color and size -- roll for maximum storage
• create a fabric skirt for hiding items under your sink
• place seasonal items on top shelves of linen closet

• mouth and tooth care
• hair styling supplies
• hair care products
• skin and body care products
• cosmetics
• nail care
• shaving supplies
• first aid
• bath tub accessories
• cold and flu care
• eye, ear, and nose care

• wall mounted cabinets for toiletries
• carts on wheels for items you want to "roll" out of the way
• hooks on back of door for towels and robes
• shower caddies for shampoos, conditioner, soap, etc.
• coat rack for towels or robes
• mesh bags for bath toys, curlers, and other small items
• wall-mount your hair dryer and curling iron
• drawer organizers for cosmetics, jewelry, and other loose items

• don't store anything you don't want kids to get under the sink
• label medication for "internal" or "external" use and store separately
• set water temperature no higher than 120 degrees (F)
• never leave toddlers in the bathtub alone
• place a lock on toilets if you have small children
• lock cabinets containing cleaners, medicines, perfumes, etc.
• lock away anything small enough for a toddler to choke on
• never leave electrical items plugged in near water

 

Janet L. Hall, FSII, is the The Organizing and Feng Shui Wizard -- and her books, taped seminars, and other products are all available directly through www.OnlineOrganizing.com. Visit her website at www.overhall.com or contact her at .

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