The Dollar Tree Solution For Easy (And Organized) Toilet Paper Storage

Toilet paper is the one staple item that all households need in (seemingly) endless supply. Storing lots of loo paper is tricky because it tends to be bulky and takes up plenty of space. They also need to be kept somewhere where they won't get damp. When you have a bathroom that is space-challenged, finding a way to keep your spare rolls organized, neat, and within arms reach can be a problem. The good news is that Dollar Tree has a hanging shoe organizer that may crack the loo paper conundrum. Cue the Closet Essentials 8-Pocket Shoe Organizers.

The product comes with two slimline hooks that fit over most internal doors. Hanging your spares on the back of the bathroom door is a clever storage move that takes advantage of otherwise wasted vertical space. This means you don't need to find extra floor space or have your TP take up valuable shelf space. As a plus, the hanger makes it easy to move them to a different closet if they're not needed.

One of the hidden issues to consider before storing extra toilet paper in your bathroom is that keeping your spares too close to the toilet puts them in a germ zone every time you flush. Fortunately, placing them on the door puts a bit of distance between them and the bacteria that's around when you use the loo. With all these elements in mind, a shoe organizer may just become one of the staple items you can use to organize your bathroom.

You've secured the goods and have now hung the organizer in your bathroom to fill it. Just a note — while this storage solution won't take jumbo rolls, standard toilet rolls should fit easily. You stand back to admire your handiwork and notice there's a problem. While your new toilet paper storage offers a practical solution, it looks low-budget and doesn't match anything else in the room. Don't worry, that just means it's time to get creative!

One option is to paint the fabric to transform your shoe organizer. Either repaint the whole thing in a color that blends in, or stencil decorative elements onto the organizer that match the bathroom. If you have an artistic side, use a brush and Rich Art Acryology Acrylic Paint to add shading and deepen the colors for a creative touch.

For a more dramatic result, recover the outside of the organizer using an even prettier fabric and a hot glue gun. Choose a fabric that matches the color scheme of your bathroom and cut rectangles just larger than each pocket. Hot glue them over each pouch, folding the raw edges over before gluing. Then, tuck the fabric over the top edge and glue it down on the inside to give you a beautiful finished edge and strengthen the pouch. Cover the base in the same way, if you want. And finally, trim away neatly around the hanging holes.