Frequently Asked Questions

How should I organize my beauty products in the bathroom?
How should I organize my beauty products in the bathroom?
No matter what size your bathroom is, here are seven ways you can organize your beauty products.
  1. Get rid of expired makeup
  2. Organize products by type
  3. Keep your everyday products together in a single area
  4. Place your duplicates in a designated space
  5. Use the back of the doors of your medicine cabinet.


How should I organize my bathroom counter?
How should I organize my bathroom counter?
9 Easy Tips to Organize the Bathroom
  1. Declutter First
  2. Keep the Counters Clutter-Free
  3. Use the Inside of Cabinet Doors for Storage
  4. Use drawer dividers
  5. Have a Caddy for Each Member of the Family
  6. Add a laundry bin
  7. Hang towels from hooks instead of towel bars
  8. Use clear acrylic containers.


How can I organize my bathroom without drawers?
How can I organize my bathroom without drawers?
7 Ways to Organize a Bathroom Without a Medicine Cabinet or Drawers
  1. Make your door do double-duty.
  2. Don't waste the space over your toilet.
  3. Declutter your counter with organizers.
  4. Hang a magnet board for beauty items.
  5. Put a mini shelf over your faucet.
  6. Make space on your shower curtain.


How do I organize my beauty products?
How do I organize my beauty products?
Read on for the best ways to organize your beauty products.
  1. Invest in a Vanity.
  2. Get Makeup Organizers.
  3. Use a Mirror With Shelf Space.
  4. Create Extra Storage Space in Your Bathroom.
  5. Use an Extended Shower Caddy.
  6. Try an Over-the-Door Rack.
  7. Get Brush Holders.
  8. Put Your Beauty Products on a Bookshelf.


How do you build storage in a small bathroom?
How do you build storage in a small bathroom?
13 Hacks to Make the Most of Your Tiny Bathroom
  1. Towel Rack. Use a decorative wine rack on the wall or in a cubby insert to hold rolled towels while freeing up space in your cabinets or linen closet
  2. High Shelf
  3. Basket Shelf
  4. Tiered Storage
  5. Tension Rod
  6. Dual-Purpose Mirror
  7. Adhesive Hooks
  8. Shower Organizer.

How can I increase my bathroom space?
6 Ways to Maximize Space in the Bathroom
  1. Use Glass. Get rid of the shower curtain or frosted-glass shower doors and replace them with clear glass
  2. Open Up Floor Space. If you have alternative storage or a linen closet, replace the vanity cabinet with a pedestal or wall-mount sink
  3. Indirect Lighting
  4. Natural Light
  5. Embellish.


How do you display a bathroom towel?
What is the best way to store makeup brushes?
What is the best way to store makeup brushes?
Find a corner on the top of your vanity to store your brushes and lipsticks. You need a big mason jar with a lid and some uncooked rice to hold the brushes in place. Buy an acrylic makeup drawer and place it next to the jar, so all your essentials are stacked up in the corner neatly.

What is the best way to organize makeup?

What do you do with makeup you don't use?
What do you do with makeup you don't use?
Lipsticks can be used as blushes, eyeshadow as cosmetic pigment, and eyeliner can be used as lip liner if you're going for non-traditional color. Don't use lip products on the eyes though—infections, people.”
What is best color for small bathroom?
What is best color for small bathroom?
Best Paint Color for Small Bathrooms with No Windows
  • Icy Blue.
  • Cream.
  • Soft Green.
  • White.
  • Pearl Gray.
  • Pink.
  • Yellow.
  • Aqua.

How do you organize a small bathroom?

How do you deal with a small bathroom?
How do you deal with a small bathroom?
15 Simple Ways To Deal With An Annoyingly Small Bathroom
  1. Eliminate clutter on your shelves with baskets and bins.
  2. Mount mason jars to manage the small stuff.
  3. Add hanging storage to the side of your sink.
  4. Install a sneaky shelf above the doorway.
  5. Add magnets to the inside of your medicine cabinet to keep mini items in check.
  6. Don't forget about the space over your toilet.

How do you store bed sheets on a pillowcase?
How do you store bed sheets on a pillowcase?
Place the rolled sheets and flat pillowcase (on top of the rolled sheets) inside one of the pillowcases towards a corner. The flat pillowcase on top of the rolled sheets inside made the rolled sheets look flat. Twist the excess sheet at the end so you can tie a knot.


How do you keep towels from smelling in the closet?
How do you keep towels from smelling in the closet?
Just a small amount of moisture can bloom into a musty mess in the dark space in a closet. To prevent mildew smell, thoroughly dry towels and sheets. If you prefer to line dry your linens, give them a quick pop in the dryer before storing them away to ensure they're completely dry.


What is the best way to store towels?
What is the best way to store towels?
Use the top shelves for stacking towels and toiletries. Stow seldom used items in baskets on top of the cabinets. Baskets in the open lower shelf are ideal for extra toilet paper and towels. Hang hooks between the cabinets to keep towels off the floor.


How do you keep towels dry in the bathroom?
How do you keep towels dry in the bathroom?
Experts recommend the following tips to keep your towels clean, safe and smelling sweet: Wash bath towels in hot water (between 140° and 150°) with strong detergent (and bleach for white towels), and fully dry them as soon as possible. Hang towels to dry immediately after each use to halt the growth of bacteria.


How long do you keep towels?
How long do you keep towels?
The experts we spoke with say you can actually keep your same towels for basically ever. Dr. Laundry points out that a good-quality towel will last anywhere from five to 10 years -- and as long as it's clean, it can do its job until the day it becomes threadbare.


Is it correct to store towels that are used to clean food spills in a sanitizer solution?
Is it correct to store towels that are used to clean food spills in a sanitizer solution?
You should store towels for cleaning food spills in a sanitizer solution when you are not using them. Do not store them in your apron or in your uniform pocket.


How do I maximize the space under my sink?
How do I maximize the space under my sink?
If the vanity is the only storage spot in your new bathroom, there's no room for clutter or wasted space.

5 Tips for Maximizing Your Under-Sink Space
  1. Use Wire Shelves
  2. Break Out the Trays
  3. Stack Clear Plastic Bins
  4. Opt for Sliding Drawers
  5. Hang Stuff on the Door.


How do you organize spray bottles?
How do you organize spray bottles?

How do you make storage under a pedestal sink?
How do you make storage under a pedestal sink?
Follow these seven ideas and you'll have plenty of storage in your bathroom in no time:
  1. Hang a shelf (or a few!)
  2. Spice things up
  3. Purchase under sink shelving
  4. Pick up a narrow cabinet
  5. Add some baskets
  6. Include a pedestal sink cabinet
  7. Put up a curtain.


How do I organize my bathroom hair products?
How do I organize my bathroom hair products?
Hair Accessory Jars
  1. Stash dryers and brushes in a specially designed holster
  2. Sort clips and rubber bands with a drawer organizer or cosmetics tray
  3. Store headbands on a hanging rack in the closet
  4. Use a tray to corral sprays, gels and other styling products
  5. If you have space, outfit a drawer with electrical outlets.


How can I organize my room?
How can I organize my room?
How to Organize a Closet
  1. Do a wardrobe cleanse. Go through your clothes and get rid of anything that doesn't fit or that you haven't worn in the past few months
  2. Fold sweaters
  3. Hang with a plan
  4. Color code
  5. Shelf or hang bags
  6. Keep drawers tidy
  7. Design shoe storage to fit your space
  8. Store items under the bed.


Where do you hang towel rings in a small bathroom?
Where do you hang towel rings in a small bathroom?
A towel ring, generally used for hand towels, consists of a circular band suspended from a mount. While the bottom of the ring, from which the towel hangs, sits at a height of 48 inches above the floor, the mount sits higher on the wall.


Why is there a towel rack in the shower?
Why is there a towel rack in the shower?
In place of a vanity stool.
A separate towel rack on the wall offers ample room for dry towels to warm while their user is showering and for damp towels to dry out.


Do towels dry faster on hooks or bars?
Do towels dry faster on hooks or bars?
Towel bars allow towels to dry without being bunched up, so they dry faster than towels might on a hook or ring A small bathroom may only have enough open wall space for one 24” towel bar, but the same space could hold three or four robe hooks.


How can I organize my bathroom without drawers?
How can I organize my bathroom without drawers?
7 Ways to Organize a Bathroom Without a Medicine Cabinet or Drawers
  1. Make your door do double-duty.
  2. Don't waste the space over your toilet.
  3. Declutter your counter with organizers.
  4. Hang a magnet board for beauty items.
  5. Put a mini shelf over your faucet.
  6. Make space on your shower curtain.


How much room do you need for a toilet and sink?
How much room do you need for a toilet and sink?
Most codes require at least 15 inches (measured from the center of the toilet) from any side wall or obstruction and not closer than 30 inches center to center to any other sanitary fixture. (The NKBA actually recommends 32 inches.) There should be at least 24 inches of clear space in front of a toilet or bidet.


How do you redo a small bathroom?
How do you redo a small bathroom?
10 Design Tips for Better Small Bathrooms
  1. Use a corner sink.
  2. Use a shower curtain or sliding shower door
  3. Choose a vanity with rounded corners
  4. Extend the counter over the toilet
  5. Use large-scale patterns
  6. Mirror the wall
  7. Mount the towel bar on the door
  8. Choose a trough sink.


How do you roll towels like a hotel?
How do you roll towels like a hotel?
How to Roll Your Towels Like a Spa!
  1. Start by folding the towel in half.
  2. Grab one of the corners and bring it across until it is parallel to the far edge.
  3. Flip the towel.
  4. Then fold the corners in thirds.
  5. Flip the towel again.
  6. And begin tightly rolling.


Where should towel bars be placed in bathroom?
Where should towel bars be placed in bathroom?
Standard towel bars should be 42 to 48 inches above the floor. Hotel-style towel racks (which incorporate towel bars and a top-shelf and usually install above the toilet) should be at least 48 inches above the floor. Towel or robe hooks should be 70 inches above the floor.


How do you hang towels like a hotel?
How do you hang towels like a hotel?

Should you refrigerate makeup?
Should you refrigerate makeup?
Don't place lipstick in your fridge. Makeup artist Ramy Gafni of Ramy Beauty says ingredients in products like lipstick will separate if refrigerated and condensation can make them lose moisture. Once you refrigerate, you must always keep that product refrigerated or it will go bad.


How often should you wash your makeup brushes?
How often should you wash your makeup brushes?
“For concealer and foundation brushes, at least once a week to prevent a buildup of product. And because these brushes are used on your face, the cleaner, the better. Brushes that are used around the eyes should be cleaned at least twice a month, while all others can be washed once a month.”


How often do you change your makeup brushes?
How often do you change your makeup brushes?
According to Good Housekeeping, even well-maintained cosmetic brushes that are cleaned regularly should be replaced every three months, or sooner if they shed bristles, become discolored, or have an unusual smell.


What do you do with makeup you don't use?
What do you do with makeup you don't use?
Lipsticks can be used as blushes, eyeshadow as cosmetic pigment, and eyeliner can be used as lip liner if you're going for non-traditional color. Don't use lip products on the eyes though—infections, people.”


What is the best way to store makeup brushes?
What is the best way to store makeup brushes?
Find a corner on the top of your vanity to store your brushes and lipsticks. You need a big mason jar with a lid and some uncooked rice to hold the brushes in place. Buy an acrylic makeup drawer and place it next to the jar, so all your essentials are stacked up in the corner neatly.


How do I organize my makeup and skincare?
How do I organize my makeup and skincare?
Read on for the best ways to organize your beauty products.
  1. Invest in a Vanity.
  2. Get Makeup Organizers.
  3. Use a Mirror With Shelf Space.
  4. Create Extra Storage Space in Your Bathroom.
  5. Use an Extended Shower Caddy.
  6. Try an Over-the-Door Rack.
  7. Get Brush Holders.
  8. Put Your Beauty Products on a Bookshelf.


What to do with unused toiletries?
What to do with unused toiletries?
Most organizations accept the following unused hotel toiletries:
  1. Shampoo.
  2. Conditioner.
  3. Soap.
  4. Lotion.
  5. Toothpaste and Toothbrushes.
  6. Shaving Cream and Razors.
  7. Deodorant.
  8. Floss.


How can I get free makeup samples?
How can I get free makeup samples?
You can get some of these free makeup samples by mail and some of them you'll have to head out to the store to get. There are even a few ways listed below that will get you free full-sized makeup!

Place an Order and Get Free Makeup Samples
  1. Sephora.
  2. Ulta.
  3. Smashbox.
  4. The Body Shop.
  5. L'Occitane.
  6. Laura Mercier.
  7. Bobbi Brown.
  8. Chanel.


Can you donate makeup to women's shelters?
Can you donate makeup to women's shelters?
Local Women's Shelters
Many shelters have makeup products included in their donation items lists, and would be more than happy to accept your unwanted stash. Just be mindful of what types of makeup each location accepts, as some do not accept opened products.


What colors make a small bathroom look bigger?
What colors make a small bathroom look bigger?
One of the easiest ways to give your room a spacious look is to use lots of white — white tile, white paint, a white vanity and so on. This noncolor-color naturally recedes, making the space look bigger.


How can I make my small bathroom look luxurious?
How can I make my small bathroom look luxurious?
Cheap and Simple Ways to Make Your Small Bathroom Look Luxurious
  1. Install an Atypical Door
  2. Choose a vanity wisely
  3. Keep the whole bathroom the same color
  4. Plenty of natural light is a necessity!
  5. A transparent glass door to the shower
  6. Storage
  7. Round
  8. Install a magnetic strip.


What is the most popular color for bathroom walls?
What is the most popular color for bathroom walls?
White is such a crucial color to consider in a bathroom because it always feels fresh and clean. The darker navy tone also works perfectly with the warmer metal trends like brass and copper." "Borrowed Light is the most exquisite and calming color in a bathroom when combined with gray marble finishes.


How can I increase the storage in my small bathroom?
How can I increase the storage in my small bathroom?
13 Hacks to Make the Most of Your Tiny Bathroom
  1. Towel Rack. Use a decorative wine rack on the wall or in a cubby insert to hold rolled towels while freeing up space in your cabinets or linen closet
  2. High Shelf
  3. Basket Shelf
  4. Tiered Storage
  5. Tension Rod
  6. Dual-Purpose Mirror
  7. Adhesive Hooks
  8. Shower Organizer.


How do I maximize my space in a small bathroom?
How do I maximize my space in a small bathroom?
8 Tips & Tricks for Maximizing Space in a Small Bathroom
  1. Capitalize on shelving. Shelving is your best friend in a small bathroom, and using your vertical surfaces to add shelving on the walls is the secret
  2. Maximize Your Medicine Cabinet
  3. Tackle the Toilet Area
  4. Organize the Shower
  5. Use Your Sink Space Wisely
  6. Redirect the Door
  7. Trick the Eye
  8. Use Accessories to Your Advantage.


How do you store towels in a small bathroom?
How do you store towels in a small bathroom?
Roll towels and place them in a round wicker basket, or fold them neatly and stow them in a square basket under the sink or by the tub. If you're short on floor space, hang the baskets vertically above the toilet or sink and nestle a few rolled towels or hand towels inside.


How can I make my bathroom luxurious?
How can I make my bathroom luxurious?
9 Ingenious Tricks to Make Your Bathroom Look Expensive
  1. Tile diagonally (or to the ceiling) Traditional bathroom design
  2. Add large-scale lighting
  3. Use plants (yes, really)
  4. Indulge in classy containers
  5. Punch up your towels
  6. Incorporate gold and metallic accents
  7. Add an unusual mirror
  8. Hang oversized art.


How do you remodel a bathroom on a small budget?
How do you remodel a bathroom on a small budget?
Inexpensive Bathroom Remodeling Ideas
  1. Limit Your Tile. Tile gets expensive, especially when you hire a contractor to lay it all out for you
  2. Save on Counter Tops. A popular trend is to splurge on granite countertops
  3. Paint
  4. Update Fixtures
  5. Freshen Caulk and Grout
  6. Redo, Don't Buy New
  7. Buy Used
  8. Go Green with Upgrades.


How much does it cost to remodel a small bathroom?
How much does it cost to remodel a small bathroom?
To remodel a small bathroom, the national average cost is between $1,250 and $3,500.


Why do sheets smell after being stored?
Why do sheets smell after being stored?
Keeping sheets smelling fresh
Sheets get stale, generally due to lack of air circulation in the linen closet (or drawer or shelf or wherever you store them) – they need to breathe! And if there's a speck of moisture with them, the problem is even worse.


How do you fold and store fitted sheets?
How do you fold and store fitted sheets?
Follow These Steps
  1. Drape the Fitted Sheet Over Your Hands. With the top two corners inside out and the elastic edge facing you, hold the fitted sheet with one hand in each of the top corners.
  2. Fold the Fitted Sheet in Half and Tuck in the Corners
  3. Fold the Fitted Sheet in Half Again
  4. Lay the Folded Sheet on the Bed.


How long do you keep sheets?
How long do you keep sheets?
The life span of sheets: Buying what is considered to be a good set of sheets should wind up lasting you between 6 and 8 years. However, taking excellent care of your sheets should enable them to last up to as many as 10 to 12 years.


What is the best odor absorber?
What is the best odor absorber?
Our Top Picks
  • Best Overall: Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag at Amazon
  • Best Air Purifier: Levoit LV-H132 Purifier at Amazon
  • Best for Pets: Arm & Hammer Pet Stain & Odor Remover at Walmart
  • Best Gel: Fresh Wave Continuous Release Gel at Amazon
  • Best Odor Eliminator For Closets: airBOSS at Walmart.


How do you keep your clothes smelling good in the closet?
How do you keep your clothes smelling good in the closet?
9 Easy Ways to Make Your Closet (And Clothes) Smell Good
  1. Coffee Grounds. Coffee grounds absorb foul odors, so placing a can of grounds in your closet will eliminate stink
  2. Bar Soap
  3. Cotton Balls and Perfume
  4. Herbs in Cotton Bags
  5. Linen Spray
  6. Strong-Scented Wood
  7. Febreze
  8. Vinegar.


How do you deodorize a room naturally?
How do you deodorize a room naturally?
Lemon Air Freshener: Dissolve half a cup of baking soda into two cups of very hot water. Add a quarter cup of lemon juice, and pour into a misting spray bottle. Vanilla Spice Air Freshener: Place a cup of water, a cup of white vinegar, one tbsp. natural vanilla extract, one tsp.