Tame Bathroom Counter And Cabinet Clutter With A Genius Dollar Tree Storage Hack

Bathroom clutter is a headache, and it can really make this vital and busy room a chaotic space. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of tips, tricks, and hacks, plus a variety of items you can use to organize your bathroom, but finding one that works for your space can be a little trickier. You might prefer hanging storage or completely hidden bins and tubs that can go under your cabinets. Other people appreciate a decorative cart to hold those necessities. Regardless of your preferred bathroom storage style, one Dollar Tree solution might become your go-to for organization. This hanging unit gives you a way to keep toiletries, cleaning supplies, and everything else bathroom-related out of the way yet easily accessible. All you need is a mesh laundry bag, a hanger, and a pack of plastic shower curtain clips, and you can create a streamlined storage unit that can be hung anywhere and hold anything you need without muss or fuss.

Check your house to see if you already have some of these supplies. If not, head to Dollar Tree to get the missing components inexpensively. The ideal part of hanging storage is that it really makes the most of vertical space, leaving more room on your bathroom floor and counters for whatever you need. This particular hack is so clever because the hanger can work with a variety of hooks, towel racks, hardware, and even on your shower rod if you have one, allowing you to vary where you hang it. Simply place the curved top of the hanger over any sturdy structure to store the organizer. The mesh bag is also good for a bathroom environment as the material can handle moisture, so your items won't get moldy.

For this organizer, you'll hang the mesh bag from the bottom of the hanger using the shower rings. To create this storage unit, attach three or four of the plastic shower rings along the top of the mesh bag. Spread them evenly across the top of the mesh bag for adequate support. These can simply be looped through the mesh material. Then, clip the shower curtain rings to the hanger. It's so simple, you'll wonder why people don't sell these as a whole piece. 

This easy bathroom storage hack is also versatile and can help with getting your cluttered bathroom cabinets organized. If you want, you can add more tiers by connecting more shower hooks to more mesh bags, creating a longer storage unit that can hold multiple items, ranging from makeup and body wash to various toiletries and supplies. You could also make another one specifically for bathroom cleaning products, which can be kept in a pantry, linen closet, behind the bathroom door, or even inside a cabinet. You can also make an extra one of these for closet storage.

The type of hanger you use can vary, too, although fabric-covered hangers will keep the shower rings from sliding. To really help keep the rings in place, you could also use double-sided tape along the hanger to help. This trick will also work with metal rings, though these could rust if you plan to keep them in a humid bathroom, so keep that in mind when choosing your curtain rings. 

To keep both your items and the bags clean, throw the mesh in the wash every so often to remove dirt and help control mildew. You can pop the bags in the laundry with a load you're already washing. Since the mesh allows everything from water and soap to pass through, the bags won't be damaged by a load in the machine (as that is what they were made for, too). Wipe down the hanger with a wet wipe to remove any grime. If you want to try this hack on a smaller scale, you can remove the hanger completely and just use the shower curtain rings to hang your mesh bags from hooks around your bathroom. 

You can use this hanging storage option in any room. However, it is in your bathroom where it really thrives, as you can keep everything super handy and out of the way without having to find new storage or install new shelves. Because your toiletries can pile up and come in so many various bottles and containers, this adds to the visual clutter of your space, which is why a mesh bag can really help diminish this, especially when hung out of the way. This trick also makes for a great travel kit so you can keep your items off the counters and surfaces. Pack your mesh bags attached to the hanger, and hang it from a curtain rod, hook in the bathroom, or another sturdy spot in your hotel bathroom.