12 Dollar Tree Hacks That Can Help Keep Bathroom Counters Clear Of Clutter

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Despite how well you organize your bathroom's countertop, it'll get cluttered if you don't have dedicated storage solutions for your hygiene products, grooming essentials, and styling tools. However, fancy ones can cost a pretty penny at home improvement stores or online. This is where Dollar Tree products come in. Although the prices for some items have gone up from $1.25 to $1.50, it's likely still more economical to DIY your countertop organizers than buy new ones. 

Using these hacks, you can avoid bathroom storage mistakes that many make, like not taking advantage of vertical space or failing to categorize items. Not a big fan of DIY? Some of these products can be used as-is. The trick is to find the right storage option for your needs. And if you don't like their appearance, paint or embellish them to suit your preferences. Either way, here are some Dollar Tree hacks to help you keep your bathroom counters clear of clutter.

Don't have enough space on your countertop to house your after-bath moisturizers, hair serum, makeup remover wipes, and hand towels? There's a Dollar Tree plunger hack that makes bathroom counter clutter a thing of the past. With just a few supplies, you can build a tiered organizer that takes advantage of vertical space. These often run around $20 or more, but this hack allows you to make one at a fraction of the cost. You'll need two round wire baskets, a toilet plunger, and a sharp tool, like BOOSDEN's 6.5-inch Wire Cutter. When you're done with assembly, spray paint your holder to match the room's aesthetic.

Organizing your expensive and ornate perfume bottles with a beautiful holder can enhance their aesthetic appeal and create a decorative display. On a tight budget? Get a high-end looking dinner plate from your local Dollar Tree to store them. But don't just pick any plate. Choose one based on your bathroom's decor for a gorgeous display. For instance, if you have more traditional or glam decor, the gold honeycomb charger plates might be right for you. However, if your room sports a boho style, the black and white Mediterranean ones may be a great fit.

Need a pretty and budget-friendly organizer to house your decor and hygiene products? Build a tiered holder for your bathroom countertop with a crafty Dollar Tree storage DIY. Buy two Essentials Wire Storage Basket Trays and line them with self-adhesive wall tiles or pretty craft paper that complement the holders. You'll also need a pack of Crafter's Square Wood Dowels and Wood Craft Cubes to build a tiered organizer. Paint everything in a shade that matches the trays and glue them together. Then, place your Q-tips, cotton balls, and other products in matching containers like Whole Housewares' Apothecary Jars for a polished look.

Having multiple brushes strewn about can make your counter seem cluttered. It can also slow down your make-up routine as you search for the right brush. An easy way to arrange them and keep them clean is to use Dollar Tree's 3-compartment plastic organizers. The dividers will keep your face, lip, and eye brushes separate and prevent cross-contamination. If you don't like the organizer's functional appearance, paint the entire thing or part of it for a more aesthetic look. To designate each section, use something like KNAON's Label Maker Machine to print sleek and transparent stickers.

If you don't sanitize your countertop regularly, you shouldn't put your toothbrush on it. Besides coming into direct contact with contaminants, it might remain damp and encourage bacterial growth. But if you have a tiny counter and don't want to take up space with a holder, DIY a wall-mount toothbrush caddy with Dollar Tree's stackable drawers. Remove the drawer from the frame and mount it over your sink using Command Hanging Strips. If you're trying to keep a bathroom used by multiple children organized, add one for each kiddo, label it with their initial, and task them with putting their supplies away each time.

You might be used to placing your watch, jewelry, scarves, and other accessories on your countertop before taking a shower. But if you don't like the mess it leads to, keep clutter off your bathroom counters with a smart Dollar Tree storage hack. Simply flip a Cooking Concepts' Wire Napkin Holder on its side and mount it over your counter using screws. Alternatively, hang it from Command Medium Design Hooks for a renter-friendly solution, or use suction cups if you want to mount it to a tile backsplash. Then, add a few S-hooks, like Siasky's Stainless Steel 10-piece set, to neatly hang all your accessories.

No matter how carefully you store all your bobby pins or hair ties, they'll get tangled in other items on your counter and be hard to locate. Dollar Tree's set of two-tier plastic drawers with handles is a cost-effective way to organize your hair accessories. However, they aren't the prettiest. If you don't have an issue with that, use it as is. Otherwise, take the drawers out and paint their frames in your favorite shade. Just make sure to use a product that's formulated to adhere to plastic, like Krylon's ColorMaxx Paint and Primer. You can even line the drawers with self-adhesive wallpaper to make your organizer look high-end.

Looking for fancy holders to store your Q-tips, dental floss, razors, or sample products? Create them using round glass candle holders and stoneware pillar candle pedestals. First, remove the store stickers with Goo Gone Original Liquid and glue the two together. You can even paint the holder to match your bathroom's aesthetic or wrap the base with decorative twine or thin jute rope for a rustic look. To keep them dust-free, get matching flower-shaped incense ceramic trays to use as lids.

Although leaving your curling irons and hair straighteners on the countertop offers immediate access, they take up substantial space. Plus, their wires look unsightly and might get tangled with other objects if you don't keep them tied. Fortunately, you can create storage for cluttered bathroom countertops with an easy Dollar Tree DIY. Simply glue three Jot Metal Pencil Holders and one Jumbo Cup to a Cooking Concepts' Glass Cutting Board. Or, swap out the board for a clear rotating turntable for easier access. Place a lint roller in the middle and your organizer will be ready. Remember to always let your styling tools cool down completely before storing them in the cups.

Disorganized makeup will make your counters look chaotic and can slow you down every time you get ready. You might also miss expired products or buy duplicates. So, to avoid unnecessary spending and to save time, tidy up bathroom countertop clutter with an elegant Dollar Tree organization DIY. Use Essentials' Clear Plastic Desktop Organizer Drawers and put all your makeup inside. You can use a hot glue gun to attach more drawers either vertically or horizontally if you have a lot of makeup. Or, stick a small compartment storage solution on top to keep your brushes, poufs, and nail polish sorted. Decorate your organizer with paint, vinyl decals, glitter, or beads.

If you have a small bathroom and share it with your partner or kids, you know it can be hard to organize everyone's grooming products on your tiny countertop. So, declutter the area around your sink with a fancy-looking organizer using Dollar Tree items. Purchase a few hexagon mirrors, depending on how many tiers you want. These will serve as your trays. You'll also need two glass taper candle holders per tier. Paint them in the same hue as your mirrors' borders and glue them together. Then, reserve each tier for a specific category or a family member to keep everything organized.

Hand towels tossed across the counter can create clutter. However, if you don't want to add a hook to a nearby wall, the counter may be the most convenient placement. To keep it neatly stored, get a small basket from your local Dollar Tree, like these round plastic storage baskets with handles. Alternatively, go with small round plastic baskets with handles if you want something cute in a pastel hue. Their open design and holes will allow your towels to dry while keeping them confined.