How to organize and clean your bathroom in 3 steps
A new year is the perfect time to consciously choose more calm and organization. The bathroom, where you start and end your day, can also benefit greatly from a fresh reset. Yet this space can quickly turn into a cluttered collection of jars, tubes, and half-empty bottles.
Sweep Story and Kallm
As part of starting the year organised, Cent Pur Cent, together with decluttering coach Koen Gilis from Kallm and home-care expert Julie Allary from Sweep Story, shares a simple and achievable approach to organising and cleaning your bathroom. No perfection, just lasting calm.
Why a tidy bathroom contributes to a fresh start
A tidy environment has more impact than we often think. Visual calm creates mental space, especially when we are still half-asleep or just want to relax. By consciously organizing your bathroom:
- you start your day more calmly
- you avoid decision fatigue
- cleaning becomes easier and faster
- you create space for self-care
According to decluttering coach Koen Gilis, order does not begin with storage boxes, but with making choices. Fewer belongings mean more overview and more breathing room.
Step 1: Eliminate what you no longer need
Take everything out of your bathroom cabinets and drawers. Yes, everything. This is the only way to truly see what you have. Ask yourself one simple question for each item: do I still use this?
Work with two categories:
- what can stay
- what can go
Empty bottles, expired makeup, products you think you’ll use “someday”? Let them go. By getting rid of unnecessary items, you create space both literally and figuratively.
Now that your cabinets are empty, this is the ideal time to clean them. Use a mild cleaning product and a cloth to create a fresh foundation for a new start.
Step 2: Create structure with clear categories
Divide what remains into logical groups: skincare, makeup, hair care, shower products, and daily essentials. These categories form the basis of your new system.
Home organization expert Julie Allary emphasizes the importance of designated places: when every product has a clear place, tidying up becomes second nature.
A few simple guidelines:
- one drawer per category
- products you use daily within easy reach
- less frequently used items stored higher up or farther away
This way, you support your daily routine instead of disrupting it.
Step 3: Store practically and consciously
Before purchasing storage organizers, measure your drawers and cabinets first. This helps you avoid impulse purchases and create a system that truly works.
Preferably choose:
- moisture-resistant materials
- simple, understated shapes
- organizers in the same style
A uniform setup creates visual calm and makes maintenance easier. Moreover, cleaning becomes quicker and more pleasant when everything is neatly organized.
Common pitfalls when organizing the bathroom
- wanting to keep everything “for later”
- not having a designated place for each product
- combining too many different organizers
- organizing without decluttering first
By avoiding these mistakes, your bathroom will stay tidy in the long term.
FAQ: Start the year with a tidy bathroom
How often should you tidy up your bathroom?
A short weekly decluttering routine is enough if your system is well organized.
Do you start by cleaning or organizing?
Always organize first, then clean.
What if you have limited storage space?
Work with categories and keep only essentials in the bathroom.
How do you prevent clutter from coming back?
Give each item a designated place and respect it.
Do you have to live minimally for a tidy bathroom?
No, making conscious choices is enough.
Is this system also feasible for families?
Yes, as long as everyone knows where everything belongs.
Peace lies in simplicity
A tidy bathroom doesn’t come from perfection, but from care. By consciously choosing what stays, creating structure, and storing things simply, you create a space that radiates calm.
Would you like to enjoy that sense of calm in your bathroom every morning too? With the transparent organisers from Sweep Story, you give every product its own place. You can see what you have at a glance, your drawer stays tidy, and your routine becomes much more enjoyable. Discover here the organisers that fit perfectly in your bathroom (drawer) and turn tidying up into a little me-time moment.
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