Declutter Spotlight: The Medicine Cabinet

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Ah, the medicine cabinet — where expired meds and unused creams retire. It's time to face the products and free up that valuable space. 

Start by taking EVERY item out of the medicine cabinet, even if you intend to keep it. Have a garbage bag ready (or bag for medication disposal) and toss anything that’s past its expiration date. Now that you got the no-brainers out of the way, ask yourself, “does this spark health?" or “will I apply this to my body”.  If the answer is “No”, or even leaning towards “No”, it’s time to thank it for its service and wish it bon voyage to the trash. 

Once you’ve gotten rid of all the clutter, wipe down the cabinet and determine the essentials that go front and center like the VIPs they are — daily meds, your skincare and hygiene routine.

If you choose to incorporate organizers into your space, fabulous! Organizers not only help group similar items together for improved accessibility, but they also provide added stability—preventing items from shifting or falling off shelves. Additionally, most bins and containers are easy to remove and clean, making maintenance more efficient and your storage system more functional over time.

BEFORE YOU BUY:

• Determine placement & adjust shelves

• Measure shelves- I cannot stress this enough

RECOMMENDATION: PLASTIC ORGANIZING TRAYS

• Fit most medicine cabinet shelves & vanity drawers

• Easy to clean 

• Durable

• Some are stackable

• Come with non-slip silicone pads

• Multipurpose

AMAZON: OKYLVVE PLASTIC ORGANIZERS

AMAZON: VTOPMART PLASTIC ORGANIZERS

Clearing out your bathroom storage might not sound glamorous, but it’s a small task with a big payoff.  Think of it as a quick health tune-up for your home. Everything you need will be right where it should be — safe, accessible, and easy to find.

So grab a trash bag, take 15 minutes, and give your medicine cabinet the refresh it deserves. In 6-12 months repeat to keep it a destination for health and hygiene. Your future self will thank you.

You got this!

Mara