Keep Your Bathroom Countertops Clear With This Easy Dollar Tree DIY

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Whether you have a large vanity or just a simple sink in your water closet, bathroom countertops can be a hub for clutter and disarray. Messy surfaces can make it difficult to adequately clean these bacteria-prone areas thoroughly. While they may not be the dirtiest spot in your bathroom, countertops can harbor germs, which is not ideal, since they're the spot for handwashing, teeth cleaning, and other hygienic practices. It's essential to keep this high-traffic area as clutter-free as possible so you can keep it clean and sanitary. Similar to another easy Dollar Tree DIY, which involves creating a useful caddy for your hair styling tools, keeping your bathroom countertops clear can be a cinch if you create a clever storage solution for small items such as toothbrushes or makeup brushes.

All you'll need for this effortless DIY project are some Command Strips and a set of Essentials Clear Plastic Desktop Organizer Drawers from your local Dollar Tree. Not only will this hack keep your bathroom countertop clear and organized, it can also free up valuable real estate around your vanity since it utilizes wall space rather than surface space. This DIY can be a perfect space-saving storage and organization solution for small bathrooms where counter space is limited.

The Essentials Clear Plastic Desktop Organizer comes with an outer shell and a drawer. Both parts can be used to create on-the-wall storage caddies for your bathroom essentials. With one organizer, you can make two wall caddies. To make your new storage cubbies, take the drawer out of the outer shell so that you essentially have two clear boxes. Place two Command Strips on the backs of both boxes. You can place them either horizontally or vertically, DIYer's choice! Once evenly applied, remove the backing on the Command Strip and stick the clear box onto your bathroom wall, preferably by your sink or vanity. Make sure the box is adhered securely to the wall before placing any objects into it. Repeat the process with the second box if additional storage is needed.

These clear storage caddies easily blend in with your existing bathroom color scheme and decor. For extra charm and originality, you can decorate them with stickers or vinyl. Anything can be stored within the organizer, too. TikTok user theraggedmom used this hack to create a toothbrush caddy for her children's toothbrushes and other teeth cleaning essentials. Alternatively, you can store makeup brushes, razors, cotton swabs, and other bathroom necessities within the clear caddy. With your newly freed up bathroom counterspace, you can also make sure you can really deep clean your bathroom and keep it clean without having any countertop clutter in the way.