7 DIY Dollar Store Hacks for Your Bathroom
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Let’s be honest. For most of us, the bathroom is the first room we see in the morning and the last one we see at night.
And when it’s a total, cluttered disaster… it’s just stressful! 😥
It’s not a great way to start or end the day, right? You’re trying to find your toothbrush, but you have to dig through a pile of empty bottles, makeup, and hair ties.
I know the feeling. For the longest time, my bathroom counter was a messy nightmare. I thought the only way to get that clean, beautiful “Pinterest-worthy” bathroom was to spend a ton of money on expensive organizers.
I was 100% wrong.
The secret? Your local “Dollar Store” (or any cheap shop like a 99 Rupee Store). These places are secret treasure chests! chests
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get a bathroom that feels calm and tidy. You just need a few clever ideas.
Here are some of my all-time favorite, genius DIY Dollar Store hacks that will actually change your bathroom.
1. The Magic Mason Jar Trio
Okay, let’s start with a classic for a reason: it just works!
Those ugly, crinkly plastic bags of cotton balls and Q-tips? They are messy and look awful.
Grab three cheap glass jars. They don’t have to be fancy “Mason” jars—even old food jars that you clean out will work! Line them up on a small tray or on the back of your toilet.
Here’s the human part: The simple act of seeing your cotton balls in a pretty, clear jar instantly makes your bathroom feel 10x more expensive and put-together. It’s a tiny change that makes a huge difference to your mood.
2. The Kitchen Tray That Belongs in Your Drawer
This hack was a game-changer for me. You know that one shallow “junk drawer” in your bathroom? The one that becomes a jumbled graveyard for half-used toothpaste, spare razors, and those tiny floss containers?
It’s impossible to find anything!
Next time you’re at the cheap shop, go to the kitchen section. Grab a simple plastic cutlery tray (the kind for forks and spoons). It costs almost nothing, and it fits perfectly inside that messy drawer.
Suddenly, your toothpaste has a home. Your razors have a home. Your makeup brushes all have their own little spot. It’s the most satisfying feeling in the world to open that drawer and see everything in its place.
3. The “Magic” Tension Rod Under the Sink
Let’s talk about that black hole under the sink. Mine used to be a scary pile of bottles I was afraid to reach into.
This hack is pure genius.
Get a cheap, small tension rod (the springy kind you use for small window curtains). Fit it inside your under-sink cabinet, about halfway up.
Now, you can hang all your cleaning spray bottles on it by their trigger handles!
Here’s why this is amazing: It doubles your storage. It lifts all those bottles off the floor of the cabinet, freeing up the entire bottom space for baskets, extra toilet paper, or a small bucket. No more digging!
4. The “Hot Tools” File Holder (No, really!)
This is so clever. My wife’s hairdryer and straightener were always tangled in a mess of wires. It looked awful, and I was always worried about the hot end touching something.
Go to the office supply aisle.
Get one of those metal mesh “file organizers” (the kind used for paper folders). It is the perfect holder for your hot tools. The metal can take the heat (let it cool a bit first!), and the different slots are perfect for separating your dryer, straightener, and curling iron.
It keeps them standing up, organized, and gets those messy wires off your clean counter.
5. The Wall of Baskets
In a small bathroom, your walls are your best friends! Most people forget to use all that empty, wasted vertical space.
Grab a few small, lightweight plastic or wire baskets from the dollar store. Get some of those Command Strips or sticky hooks that won’t damage your paint.
Hang the baskets on the wall near your toilet or sink.
What do you put in them? They are perfect for holding extra rolls of toilet paper, small face towels, or your extra soap bars. It looks so stylish, like a fancy hotel, and it frees up your precious cabinet space.
6. The “Not-Just-for-Spices” Spice Rack
This is another “steal from the kitchen” trick!
Those small, cheap racks for holding spice bottles are amazing in the bathroom.
Mount one on the wall next to your mirror. It is the perfect size for all those tiny items that clutter up your counter. Think of your nail polish bottles, perfumes, or daily skincare bottles. It gets them all off the counter and turns them into a pretty, organized display.
7. The Magnetic Strip for Tiny Metal Things
I swear, I used to find bobby pins everywhere except for when I actually needed one.
Go to the kitchen or hardware aisle and get a magnetic knife strip. It’s just a simple, cheap bar.
Stick it to the wall near your mirror or on the inside of a cabinet door.
It’s a magic magnet for all those tiny, easy-to-lose metal things!
- Bobby pins
- Tweezers
- Nail clippers
- Small scissors
They will all stick right to it. You will never have to dig through a drawer for your tweezers again!
You Can Do This!
See? You don’t need a huge budget to have a bathroom that makes you feel calm and happy.
All you need is a few dollars and a few clever ideas. A tidy home just feels better to live in.
It all starts with one small change.
What was your favorite hack? Let me know in the comments! 👇