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CLEANING OUT
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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
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CREATING EXTRA STORAGE
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- 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
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LIKE ITEMS TOGETHER
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- 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
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MAKING USE OF DEAD SPACE
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- 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
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SAFETY IN THE BATHROOM
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- 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
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