Don't fret if you missed spring cleaning - you still have time to get it done! Once place you may want to start is your bathroom. We're not just talking about giving your bathroom a good deep clean; we're talking about getting rid of some of that bathroom clutter, courtesy of Good Housekeeping.
Let's be honest - our home bathrooms can get cluttered real fast. It's time to go through all those things, and "Good Housekeeping" is here to help. They spoke with professional organizers who say that these eight things that are probably in your bathroom right now need to be thrown out ASAP.
1. Product packaging: It's okay if you stocked up on toilet paper or cotton swabs, but it's not okay to keep them in the boxes - they're bulky! Put them in glass jars, instead, and you'll turn your bathroom into a spa-like experience, just by decluttering.
2. Free cosmetic samples: We all love getting free samples of skincare, perfume and makeup, but lots of times, we end up not using them. They sit in cabinets or drawers for much longer than they should. If the products aren't expired and haven't been used, you may be able to donate them to a homeless shelter or charity.
3. Duplicates of anything: We're not talking about having bulk toilet paper; we're talking about having duplicate hot tools and toiletries. You don't need one hand soap dispenser, not multiple. The same goes for shampoos and hair products, too.
4. Abandoned toiletry products: It happens - we get a toiletry product and we didn't love it. For some reason, we just can't seem to throw it out. Don't let it just sit on your counter or in your cabinet, though. Ask a friend if they want to try it; they may like it!
5. Expired medications and beauty products: Medications especially will lose its effectiveness and could even be harmful if used when expired. Beauty products, too, can irritate you or harbor bacteria when expired. All the more reason to throw them out!
6. Old bath towels and wash clothes: As a rule of thumb, hand towels, bath towels and wash clothes should be replaced every two years. Not only do towels lose their absorbency after time, they can also harbor odors and bacteria. If they looked frayed or aren't as absorbent anymore, you can donate them to an animal shelter.
7. Most likely, your toothbrush: Think about it - when was the last time you changed your toothbrush? Experts say you should replace it every three months, so if it's been longer than that, throw it out.