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Bathroom countertops are notorious clutter magnets, and it only gets worse when multiple people share the space. Lotions, potions, and hair supplies can be scattered across the counter—especially during the morning rush. All you need to tackle clutter are some organizational tools. Turns out, if you have empty laundry detergent bottles lying around, you’re in luck. As a YouTuber LifeOfViette As shown, it’s easy to turn bathroom items into plastic caddies to help keep them organized. Just assign them to specific categories (like beauty products) to keep everything organized.
You might wonder why you would go to the effort of DIYing a caddy. After all, there are tons The Dollar Tree bathroom looks to declutter right awayIn addition to thrift store gems. One advantage is that it’s a way to upcycle empty bottles instead of them ending up in a landfill. Not to mention, there’s a good chance you already have one or two in your home. According to National Park ServiceWhen it comes to laundry, the average household in the US does approximately 300 loads per year. That’s a lot of empty detergent containers.
For this DIY, you’ll need a permanent marker and a utility knife. Rinse the container thoroughly before starting to remove any soap residue and peel off the label. If necessary, use the for method Removing sticker residue So that the final product sits on your bathroom countertop looking polished. For larger homes, consider preparing several bottles for extra caddies.
Here’s how to transform a laundry detergent bottle into a bathroom organizer
Laundry soap bottles don’t all look the same, and for this DIY, you’ll use the bottom of whatever kind you have. Start by drawing a wavy line around the bottle, at the bottom of the handle. It should come down about two-thirds. To achieve a uniform look, use the top of a round, flat object (like a coaster) to help create the line. Next, carefully cut the bottle along the marker line (depending on the thickness of the plastic, you may need to score it before cutting), then remove the top. Alternatively, as the DIYer showed, you can leave one or more parts of the handle to create a small extra storage compartment.
The caddy is now complete and ready to line your bathroom countertops, but you can give it a makeover if you want. Use it to add fun or floral designs to the exterior Koogert Acrylic Paint Markersor wrap the container with PerkHomy jute rope (gluing as you go) until just the wavy top emerges. You can also decorate it with other supplies like beads, fabric or stencils. While the organizer is drying, group together the items you want to store inside.
Fill your converted laundry container with makeup, hair accessories, or your regular nighttime supplies. Use them to neatly store jars of essentials (like cotton balls and swabs) that would normally clutter up the space. If you leave part of the handle as a small compartment, it can help hold the brush straight. Multiple drawers will allow you to sort a variety of items or give each family member their own. It is such a clever way Reuse old laundry detergent bottles at home.
