So what does this challenge entail? Well, I thought it would be fun to toss out there, quick 15 minute organizing challenges that we can do collectively {or that I may have just done and it helped me out a ton}, because when you do things in packs, it makes it WAY more fun than doing it alone!
And, I am a total believer that organizing should be done in strides. Trying to do everything all at once can become really overwhelming. So, doing quick little 15 minute exercises can be a lot less overwhelming and just as effective as spending a whole day on something.
Sometimes the challenges may require a little thinking about what you already have, or may get you running out for a quick purchase... it all depends on you and what you have laying around your dwelling.
So, since the bathroom is this month's Featured Space, I thought I would focus the first Got 15? challenge, on the bathroom.
Ready? Set? Go!
Take a gander around the homestead for some small plastic baskets or bins. Mine were all used up so I opted for some cheapo ice cube bins I found at Target:
Although I have a cleaning caddy on each level of my home, bathrooms for me are a little different. They get messy faster than any room of the house. And I am sure it has a little something to do with the fact that I live with four boys, but even so...
To reduce the need to head to a cleaning caddy each day for the quick bathroom wipe up, I found it was much easier just to store the essential items in the bathroom itself. I also found it made me and the hubs a lot more likely to actually give the bathroom a quick wipe down more frequently, which was a huge bonus!
Inside the ice cube bins I filled them with the following:
Toilet bowl cleaner, all purpose cleaner, a sponge and three cut up old rags. For our lower level bath, I threw in some more abrasive cleaner since we have grout/tile.
I went with the plastic bins to reduce bathroom germs from getting spread, an old box or wicker wouldn't be too great in this scenario due to germies and durability.
Then, I just tucked each one under a bathroom sink.
Main bathroom:
Master bathroom:
I opted not to put one into the spare bedroom bathroom since it's rarely used and get's cleaned far less frequently.
Done? I bet you got it done in under 15 minutes! Even if you took some extra time to cut up some rags from an old towel, it is still a super speedy organizing project that will reap huge benefits, so congratulations!
I received some good feedback on the first new addition this morning, what do you think of the Got 15 challenge? Is it a good concept and motivator or should I flush it down the toilet? Anyone got a favorite 15 minute or less organizing tip to share with me?
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