Work on one cupboard at a time so it feels manageable.

1. Empty everything onto the floor or bench.
2. Toss empty bottles, old products and anything you no longer use.
3. Group what’s left into clear categories such as:
   • Everyday toiletries
   • Backup toiletries
   • Cleaning products
   • Laundry products
   • First aid & medicines (stored safely, following packet instructions)

Seeing everything together makes it easier to plan how much space each category actually needs, and where it should live.

Under-sink areas are awkward but valuable. They’re ideal for everyday cleaning and dishwashing gear.

Use this space for:

• Cleaning sprays and tools in handled caddies
• Rubbish bags, dishwashing tablets, sponges and cloths
• Refills like dishwashing liquid and multi-purpose cleaner

Avoid storing medicines or kids’ bath toys here if little ones can access the cupboard. If you do keep any chemicals under the sink, add child-safety locks to the doors.

Caddies are perfect for jobs you move around the house. Instead of hunting for separate bottles, everything you need travels with you.

Create:

• Everyday cleaning caddy – glass cleaner, multi-purpose spray, cloths
• Bathroom cleaning caddy – toilet cleaner, shower spray, scrubbing tools
• Laundry spot-treatment caddy – stain remover, soft brush, pegs or clips

Store caddies under the sink, in the laundry or on a shelf where you can grab them and go. When you’re done, everything goes straight back into its caddy so cupboards stay tidy.

Deep bathroom or laundry shelves quickly become a jumble of half-seen items. Tiered shelves and risers let you use the full height of the space without losing sight of what’s at the back.

Try:

• Tiered shelf risers for spare toiletries and cleaning sprays
• Stackable tubs for toilet paper, wipes and tissues
• Narrow risers at the back of shelves so you can see smaller items clearly

This turns one flat shelf into a layered, easy-to-see setup – no more forgotten bottles hiding behind everything else.

Buying in bulk saves money but can swallow your cupboard space if everything stays in its original packaging.

To keep things neat:

• Decant smaller amounts into everyday bottles or pumps
• Store bulk packs in labelled tubs (for example “Shampoo Refills”, “Laundry Refills”)
• Keep only one open product per type in the bathroom – the rest live in the laundry or linen cupboard

This way you still get the savings of bulk buying without the visual clutter.

Stop last-minute bathroom scrambles when guests arrive or when you’re packing to go away.

Use one tub or basket for:

• Travel-size toiletries
• Spare toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Mini shampoos, soaps and hand creams
• A couple of spare razors and a small deodorant

Store it in the laundry or bathroom cupboard and pull it out whenever guests stay or you’re getting ready for a trip.

A quick monthly check-in keeps bathroom and laundry cupboards organised without needing a full declutter every time.

1. Open your bathroom and laundry cupboards.
2. Check caddies, everyday products and refills.
3. Add low or empty items to your shopping list.
4. Wipe up any spills and put everything back into its labelled tub or caddy.

This becomes part of your normal shopping rhythm and stops you running out of essentials or over-buying duplicates.