The Dollar Tree Item That Will Automatically Upgrade Your Bathroom Storage

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If your bathroom is short on storage, chances are you're relying on every inch of countertop space and whatever room is left under the sink to store your essentials. That often leaves face creams and lotions squeezed in wherever they'll fit, which can clutter up the space pretty fast. Fortunately, you can skip buying fancy storage systems and try this DIY instead to instantly upgrade your bathroom storage space. Enter: a three-tier vertical organizer that fits in the underused space between your toilet and vanity — or wherever you have an empty corner to spare.

For this Dollar Tree bathroom storage hack, all you need are a few items from Dollar Tree and Amazon. Start by grabbing three Dollar Tree Essentials Wire Storage Basket Trays. They come in gold and black, with other colors possibly available depending on your local store, making it easy to match your bathroom's color scheme. Each basket measures just over 9 inches wide, 12 ⅗ inches long, and about 2 inches high. 

You'll also need 12 clear plastic utility hooks, similar to Command hooks, to mount the baskets. The $3.99 MIUTME Adhesive Hooks are a great example and are sold as two hooks per clear adhesive strip, which makes placement easier and more even. Once everything's installed, you'll have a simple spot to store washcloths, toiletries, lotions, and other daily-use items.

To create a Dollar Tree basket storage unit, just like the one by TikToker @themidnightsoaper, start by marking where the hooks for the first basket will go. Position the hooks so they latch onto the second and fourth bars from each end of the basket — two hooks on one side and two on the adjacent wall. Make sure the hooks are level; otherwise, your basket might tilt. Once the first basket is hung, determine the placement for the second and third baskets. Aside from keeping the spacing consistent, remember there should also be enough room to comfortably reach in and out of each basket and fit your items without overcrowding the space.

Like many Dollar Tree hacks that help keep bathroom counters clutter-free, this one can be customized to fit your style and space. Choose smaller or deeper baskets (such as the Essentials Spring Fling-Themed Wire Storage Baskets) depending on how much room you have between your vanity and toilet. Or, consider placing the three-tier organizer elsewhere in your bathroom where it fits. 

If you're not comfortable keeping essentials like facial products and toothpaste near the toilet, try putting them under the cabinet. You can even create two units — one for each side under the cabinet — for double the organization. When it comes to color, metal-safe spray paints come in endless options, so feel free and customize your baskets to suit your style. You can also finish it off with a clear sealant like Rust-Oleum Gloss Clear Spray Paint for a sleek, polished finish.