This is how you organize and clean your bathroom in 3 steps
A new year is the perfect moment to consciously choose more calm and clarity. Also in the bathroom, the place where you start and end your day, a fresh reset can work wonders. Yet this space quickly turns into a messy collection of jars, tubes, and half-empty bottles.
Sweep Story and Kallm
As part of the year of starting tidy, Cent Pur Cent, together with tidying coach Koen Gilis from Kallm and household expert Julie Allary from Sweep Story, shares a simple and doable approach to organise and clean your bathroom. Not perfection, but lasting calm.
Why a tidy bathroom contributes to a fresh start
A tidy environment has more impact than we often think. Visual calm brings mental space, especially at times when we are still half-asleep or just want to relax. By consciously organizing your bathroom:
- you start your day more calmly
- you avoid stress from too many choices
- cleaning becomes easier and quicker
- you create space for self-care
According to tidying coach Koen Gilis, order does not begin with storage boxes, but with making choices. Fewer belongings mean more clarity and more breathing room.
Step 1: Remove what you no longer need
Take everything out of your bathroom cupboards and drawers. Yes, everything. Only then can you truly see what you have. Ask yourself one simple question for each item: do I still use this?
Work with two categories:
- what may stay
- what may go
Empty bottles, expired makeup, products you “might use someday”? Let them go. By parting with unnecessary things, you literally and figuratively make space.
Now that your cupboards are empty, this is the perfect moment to clean them. With a mild cleanser and a cloth, you create a fresh base to start anew.
Step 2: Create structure with clear categories
What remains, you divide into logical groups: skin care, makeup, hair care, shower products, and daily essentials. These categories form the foundation of your new system.
Household expert Julie Allary emphasizes the importance of fixed places: when each product has a clear spot, tidying up becomes natural.
Some simple guidelines:
- one drawer per category
- products you use daily within reach
- less used items stored higher or further away
This way you support your daily routine, instead of disrupting it.
Step 3: Store practically and mindfully
Before buying your storage containers, first measure your drawers and cupboards. This way you avoid spur-of-the-moment purchases and ensure a system that truly works.
Preferably choose:
- moisture-resistant materials
- simple, calm shapes
- storage containers in the same style
A uniform whole provides visual calm and makes upkeep easier. Moreover, cleaning becomes quicker and more pleasant when everything is neatly arranged.
Common pitfalls when organizing the bathroom
- wanting to keep everything “for later”
- no fixed place for each item
- combining too many different storage containers
- organizing without first decluttering
By avoiding these mistakes, your bathroom will stay tidy in the long run.
FAQ: Starting the year tidy in the bathroom
How often should you tidy up your bathroom?
A brief tidying routine each week is enough if your system is in order.
Is it best to start with cleaning or organizing?
Always tidy up first, then clean.
What if you have little storage space?
Work with categories and keep only the essentials in the bathroom.
How do you prevent clutter from coming back?
Give each item a fixed place and respect it.
Do you have to live simply for a tidy bathroom?
No, making deliberate choices is enough.
Is this system also feasible for families?
Yes, as long as everyone knows where what belongs.
Rust lies in simplicity
A tidy bathroom does not come from perfection, but from attention. By consciously choosing what stays, creating structure, and storing simply, you create a space that radiates calm.
Do you want that pleasant calm every morning in your bathroom? With the clear organizers from Sweep Story, you give each product a fixed place. You see at a glance what you have, your drawer stays neat, and your routine becomes much nicer. Discover here the organizers that fit perfectly in your bathroom (drawer) and turn tidying up into a small moment of self-care.
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