4. Cleaning Supplies
In my house, I make an exception to the “one spot” rule when it comes to cleaning supplies. To encourage my family to keep their bathrooms clean, and to make it as easy as possible for them to do so, I have a full set of supplies (including brushes) under each sink. It isn’t the most efficient use of space to have duplicate sets, but in this case I am sacrificing space for action. Your organization system has to work with your lifestyle and priorities.
To save space, I limit the supplies to the basics — toilet cleaner, multipurpose bathroom cleaner, magic eraser (excellent for tub grime), grout brush and toilet brush — and I don’t buy extras to store. Instead, I replenish when necessary.
When editing your cleaning supplies, work toward keeping just the basics — one product may be able to do many jobs, minimizing the products you have to store. A multipurpose cleaner may be able to take the place of several specialty cleaners, such as glass cleaner and soap scum remover. Specific cleaners may work a little more effectively at its one given job, but I am satisfied with the balance between cleanliness and space savings.