This Dollar Tree Napkin Holder Hack Instantly Clears Bathroom Countertop Clutter
If there's one place that never seems to stay tidy, it's the bathroom countertop. Between skincare bottles, hair ties, and makeup scattered everywhere, it can feel like the mess multiplies overnight. While there are countless organizers on the market, many of them are pricey or don't quite fit limited spaces. That's why keeping clutter off your bathroom counter with a genius Dollar Tree storage hack is such a game-changer (it can cost under $10, is easy to make, and is surprisingly stylish). With just a few simple supplies, Instagram creator @kubra.motherhood1 shows it's easy to turn everyday kitchen items into a sleek, two-tiered shelf that will instantly clear up the bathroom countertop.
All you need are four Cooking Concepts Wire Napkin Holders, one Cooking Concepts Paper Towel Holder, a pack of flexible Cooking Concepts Chopping Mats, some glue, and a handful of zip ties (all of which are available at Dollar Tree for a few dollars if you don't have them on hand). The best part is this DIY takes under an hour to make and doesn't require any fancy tools beyond scissors and a hot glue gun. The result is a custom mini-shelf that can easily be arranged to your bathroom's space or style. Whether you're short on counter space or just want a quick, budget-friendly storage fix, this hack proves you don't need to spend a fortune to stay organized.
How to use Dollar Tree napkin holders to build your shelf
To start, trace the outline of your wire napkin holder onto the chopping mat, and cut out four matching pieces (two for each side of your napkin holders). Hot glue these to the sides of the napkin holders (one per holder), and let them dry completely. For a stronger hold between the metal frames and plastic mats, you could also try a two-part epoxy, a common type of glue you should have on hand for everyday repair projects. While the creator put the mat cutouts on the outside of the napkin holders, you can instead put them on the inside of one side, so the metal frame supports the mat from underneath when on its side. This gives your organizers a solid, polished look while preventing smaller items from slipping through the wire. Next, place a line of glue along the base of your paper towel holder, and press your first two napkin holders flat against it (one on each side of the upright rod), forming the bottom shelf. Once secure, zip tie the remaining two napkin holders higher up on the paper towel holder, creating a second tier. You'll likely need about five ties to make everything stable.
You'll now have a sturdy, tiered organizer for storing makeup, lotions, nail polish, or hair accessories. And while this offers a great Dollar Tree hack to clear clutter off your bathroom counter, it also makes essentials easier to find, providing you a smoother morning routine. For an extra touch, consider spray-painting the metal a sleek matte black or gold or line the shelves with decorative contact paper. You could even use this shelf in your kitchen to help organize your spices!