Four Week "Wait-No-More" Organizing Challenge! Week 3 - Master Bathroom Organization (and a link party)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I couldn't be more excited about the change I made to our Master Bathroom space this week.  It is the end of week three of the four week "<a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing.html" target="_blank">Wait No More Challenge!</a>", and I have been checking off some major "to do's" from our list.  In fact, each week our lives have gotten better and happier as I tackle the major home-front pains we have been feeling. <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjewlLGu7c5e3JamjLfCPgxPh7g3bBOs98jyJk8X5Jp7bXeKHGBcGk_NHxi2DKRGsxJ85Ufy4dOdrtonZP5HHuH8Xsp7HX3TRmA9JwHHGwpn5hkCH8R1jZPZZhElOPi9eklOqfjweTFDJk/s1600/Organizing_Challenge_Help_Kit_Header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjewlLGu7c5e3JamjLfCPgxPh7g3bBOs98jyJk8X5Jp7bXeKHGBcGk_NHxi2DKRGsxJ85Ufy4dOdrtonZP5HHuH8Xsp7HX3TRmA9JwHHGwpn5hkCH8R1jZPZZhElOPi9eklOqfjweTFDJk/s1600/Organizing_Challenge_Help_Kit_Header.png"></a></div><br>This update has been a long time coming, as our Master Bathroom is used multiple times per day, yet has really suffered some neglect.  My youngest started getting in a habit of using our bathroom and many of his belongings were taking over... <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Ys8wqr2w57Px7YnR6TAdwnzXAQIPdG-_64j_vquBeabnG2CrZYALX1cUhgKhfvYaQBUekfbFFW5N6LgxwpqljKNg1VccduMAUDM3SMrkkaNeqVAp9G2yQubRb6C5cJHe-WaFpjHp0aGo/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Ys8wqr2w57Px7YnR6TAdwnzXAQIPdG-_64j_vquBeabnG2CrZYALX1cUhgKhfvYaQBUekfbFFW5N6LgxwpqljKNg1VccduMAUDM3SMrkkaNeqVAp9G2yQubRb6C5cJHe-WaFpjHp0aGo/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_4.jpg"></a></div><br>OK, not a cool mom move.  Majority of the mess was mine, his bathroom belongings were a minimal part of the problem.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUctmVSJWFkhJ5AJctlS9nQH-yrYijob6GV4rlYuFGGSK4NZa-yYX0GvhAgpxZd3VWU7mNayIq9CBILqylsAHaywEaNnwF_S2IXCSkPoiJO-U_EK0VU2ytZi7ET4AfN5ObRiy99MrlOV5V/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUctmVSJWFkhJ5AJctlS9nQH-yrYijob6GV4rlYuFGGSK4NZa-yYX0GvhAgpxZd3VWU7mNayIq9CBILqylsAHaywEaNnwF_S2IXCSkPoiJO-U_EK0VU2ytZi7ET4AfN5ObRiy99MrlOV5V/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_1.jpg"></a></div><br>You can read about the planning process <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing_23.html" target="_blank">here</a>.  I started by removing everything not affixed to the floor, and even gave the room a fresh coat of paint to tone things down a bit.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmhMu3JS1I-0voJdR_0c1T7rFKbRin6BbgsodD7HWxf-jifrUB_xw8esty_OhtiIe0rRwYXeQ2EHrL-iSjvseEtW-v-8ui09nuXsKjjaSNQR4XqM2XX5EIPhikAb2MUNoEdFvdMMD6wtC/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmhMu3JS1I-0voJdR_0c1T7rFKbRin6BbgsodD7HWxf-jifrUB_xw8esty_OhtiIe0rRwYXeQ2EHrL-iSjvseEtW-v-8ui09nuXsKjjaSNQR4XqM2XX5EIPhikAb2MUNoEdFvdMMD6wtC/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_9.jpg"></a></div><br>The update to the paint color made SUCH a fabulous difference.  The entire room felt twice as big and so much more spa like.  The next step was to <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing_25.html" target="_blank">address the dirty grout</a>, a little Grout Renew made another big difference.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRlSuoQgy_0nQqTE0siG5CWMHTSVBtE1YgQoDpTn6YHqYRJsIFMMrzlNv1uE_S7z9e7CyT0I5hxyOsetzAR7VRp9PlKdlWZq-P26y7uw8o-iJlyaUIsVs340v-RL3pYRoO3e5rnWakusw/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRlSuoQgy_0nQqTE0siG5CWMHTSVBtE1YgQoDpTn6YHqYRJsIFMMrzlNv1uE_S7z9e7CyT0I5hxyOsetzAR7VRp9PlKdlWZq-P26y7uw8o-iJlyaUIsVs340v-RL3pYRoO3e5rnWakusw/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_12.jpg"></a></div><br>Although I really wanted to freshen up this space and prolong a down-the-road bathroom renovation, I didn't want to spend a fortune.  I purchased two new shelf brackets, two storage boxes and two glass canisters.  The rest of the changes came as a result of shopping our home and doing a major decluttering and organizing session.  <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8UR0nXPlMGtyLG4QnS5jk3Awp__DaJIcyWyeZCxFiIeXTDhjpHRkmZo8CdtaX9K-1CsFoQNnnwWUGJPBNddA2m8M_xUHVY2098sTpInAqE4GswYL8gtmC2mFONBPiXwq819N9VzP7-A/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8UR0nXPlMGtyLG4QnS5jk3Awp__DaJIcyWyeZCxFiIeXTDhjpHRkmZo8CdtaX9K-1CsFoQNnnwWUGJPBNddA2m8M_xUHVY2098sTpInAqE4GswYL8gtmC2mFONBPiXwq819N9VzP7-A/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_11.jpg"></a></div><br>Hello beautiful new-old bathroom!  Such a difference a day makes!<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kfGydbCjNb9Dy6ddYPwm_b-jzznJ4mD6sXfHfslrDxWr-owPNFdAKdqIaAGd5J82UlKH1bCmarfoXGDCeItvVhqXT12VikX_D9BdDoISLpNeTIa2WSVf6-YDy5_czQLJmCyyECSCuR0/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kfGydbCjNb9Dy6ddYPwm_b-jzznJ4mD6sXfHfslrDxWr-owPNFdAKdqIaAGd5J82UlKH1bCmarfoXGDCeItvVhqXT12VikX_D9BdDoISLpNeTIa2WSVf6-YDy5_czQLJmCyyECSCuR0/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_10.jpg"></a></div><br>A reader asked what I do with old decor as I switch things around, I will cover all of those details in a future post, but look at the benefit of getting creative with things you already have.  The mirror was in <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2014/11/master-bedroom-refresh-result.html" target="_blank">our Master Bedroom</a>, but I feel like it was always meant to be here.  I couldn't be more smitten about the natural wood paired with the new wall color.  Sure, it will drive a game of musical mirrors, but a little change is a good thing.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7SutU_l5DBq-Uly1AICNWgcQzxAwBYd3BU69emtuZ8YBoDSP1Ip7UzBKUdw7d8EdPZTtzwx8suU3yV-fX7hT2IVOKPmZB0qu0Bk7cWL15O86lu30Mgyi1hxUEQDjQH4bqu8L15t1dYC8/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7SutU_l5DBq-Uly1AICNWgcQzxAwBYd3BU69emtuZ8YBoDSP1Ip7UzBKUdw7d8EdPZTtzwx8suU3yV-fX7hT2IVOKPmZB0qu0Bk7cWL15O86lu30Mgyi1hxUEQDjQH4bqu8L15t1dYC8/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_13.jpg"></a></div><br>The previous wall shelf was so shallow, it couldn't hold most of our main bathroom items.  After I purged everything down, I realized I didn't really need it at all any longer.  But I did want to fill the space above the toilet with a place for greens, a candle and cotton swabs.  I purchased two new gorgeous <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/28288082.jsp?color=008#/" target="_blank">shelf brackets</a> and for the shelf we cut down a piece of wood we already had.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuJNHbkVgpuL-2tRw4vs4dM4DVYpAiTszs7AOkTiQf9nVXgWDmfvQ8BbCWn-ZXMqBNpHbXAaa3JS2izePkC_EsYKkkRLTUrie7s76V8owPMN0dR0yXaNMILL73qH5VtIPOCDg00y2JJ4/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuJNHbkVgpuL-2tRw4vs4dM4DVYpAiTszs7AOkTiQf9nVXgWDmfvQ8BbCWn-ZXMqBNpHbXAaa3JS2izePkC_EsYKkkRLTUrie7s76V8owPMN0dR0yXaNMILL73qH5VtIPOCDg00y2JJ4/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_27.jpg"></a></div><br>I dug out a spare frame and printed one of my own photos to use as inexpensive art.  The photo is of a peony in our backyard, the greens are from the same peony bush.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3iW-gPsiB980XRQwELL2EuDOvaulIJ4VaPtrD_KOE0R5iDwiBd2CGhp26ZTVRI03U651NCcKIzbMoXGitmhet-is7gBS9NNVp_tCS9YKBhYOZ_UgbucB5qHXm109kbMuaDrzj0bXfr3g/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3iW-gPsiB980XRQwELL2EuDOvaulIJ4VaPtrD_KOE0R5iDwiBd2CGhp26ZTVRI03U651NCcKIzbMoXGitmhet-is7gBS9NNVp_tCS9YKBhYOZ_UgbucB5qHXm109kbMuaDrzj0bXfr3g/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_5.jpg"></a></div><br>I did purchase two <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-oil-can-bath-coordinates/-/A-14327504#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink" target="_blank">canisters from Target</a> to use for cotton products.  I had my eyes on <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-bath-bathaccessories/690035.jsp#/" target="_blank">these</a>, but didn't want to shell out the extra cash just to have gold lids.  So the ones from Target received a coat of spray paint paired with some gold Rub-n-Buff for a similar effect.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIMS-5_bIS19m18cu2rgcHH-t5dkZk2VUhKNKwLtTJRWRk_iNclfib-60KUWpm0uxtk5aLH13cIKsYyo9vYxhI0cANZGulpKRhBDLyyIdgks7mgPmn1BSwXQWlE8Qb-5QSe1YGFP2D93E/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIMS-5_bIS19m18cu2rgcHH-t5dkZk2VUhKNKwLtTJRWRk_iNclfib-60KUWpm0uxtk5aLH13cIKsYyo9vYxhI0cANZGulpKRhBDLyyIdgks7mgPmn1BSwXQWlE8Qb-5QSe1YGFP2D93E/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvjp_Bo6vn-TSTcD6ENoRzeqz9vFjXzGD_1dW0LlrxBwvm1FjVUsV2bDdYay67wmfFg-Ow9KknWOfQ5NAKpHhZtGGxs5i-EenL-ByqHYJJMRj8Gbhxh6RyVPWBH848AQHWY-vEqzflyo/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvjp_Bo6vn-TSTcD6ENoRzeqz9vFjXzGD_1dW0LlrxBwvm1FjVUsV2bDdYay67wmfFg-Ow9KknWOfQ5NAKpHhZtGGxs5i-EenL-ByqHYJJMRj8Gbhxh6RyVPWBH848AQHWY-vEqzflyo/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_26.jpg"></a></div><br>After I was able to relocate many of the bathroom items back to their proper homes, I found that I had plenty of room to put everything else back (children's items were put back in their bathroom, travel toiletries were moved to our closet pile and other random items were also put away).  This time, I made sure to really assess how we use the bathroom and put things away according to our daily habits.  Here is a quick tour of each cabinet and drawer.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnZsQRc_Fm1qv6XzzJDt0xT6YpjjL8Mt0N2KCelPL1xjXpCNA2AqDrl7zFCjeuB69DUy-3pG0DYfv6qowx_b5XZjKE8j0z2s5_wlfVGwUeCdhK1ZKXkXeN9Y2oos12eA53bMOCUKVs2Y/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnZsQRc_Fm1qv6XzzJDt0xT6YpjjL8Mt0N2KCelPL1xjXpCNA2AqDrl7zFCjeuB69DUy-3pG0DYfv6qowx_b5XZjKE8j0z2s5_wlfVGwUeCdhK1ZKXkXeN9Y2oos12eA53bMOCUKVs2Y/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_14.jpg"></a></div><br>I have been using a nail caddy for years now, and still love it.  It just received a quick cleaning and a little re-arranging and it went right back where it was living.  I lost the hardware for the handle somewhere along the way.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ9uSxKEhtImTUucvZCbyDQcypX416lYUWWXvk5ELhRfkvw8vEzdC2OpaxsQ5uXtR90qf8p37dhFX7v5RyR8EVU_-o-dtof2-El46RGgfzNx5zGLtNQr3WEHzcAdLr4NezR-qXV3RABI8/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ9uSxKEhtImTUucvZCbyDQcypX416lYUWWXvk5ELhRfkvw8vEzdC2OpaxsQ5uXtR90qf8p37dhFX7v5RyR8EVU_-o-dtof2-El46RGgfzNx5zGLtNQr3WEHzcAdLr4NezR-qXV3RABI8/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_32.jpg"></a></div><br><i><span style="color: #999999;"><b>Quick tip:</b></span> When displaying daily toiletries in glass faced cabinets or inside of acrylic organizers, simply remove any package labeling that may be distracting.  The nail polish removal bottle now looks more decorative than it did when the giant label was showing through.</i><br><br>As I mentioned, I ended up purchasing two decorative storage boxes.  One holds cotton pads for face washing and nail polish removal. <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8YmsEvmXbFJDXgPBDCvNXiBOUmqV0pegbu93ht3x8OXN958LUau6Qd4u0HmV-KL9ydqywlQTmxs83piD8acn1oidTlTkkkIcRBnxQLn0UIIqOnxBVEWj8TSq3hOtDDYfzX5krJ4DXo8/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8YmsEvmXbFJDXgPBDCvNXiBOUmqV0pegbu93ht3x8OXN958LUau6Qd4u0HmV-KL9ydqywlQTmxs83piD8acn1oidTlTkkkIcRBnxQLn0UIIqOnxBVEWj8TSq3hOtDDYfzX5krJ4DXo8/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_17.jpg"></a></div><br>While the other is now the home to my hair accessories.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY87h5PqWkHuPp03GLIsEgCU2H5xnWwVfa_35NgX4R3GbIXZXoEPSD9MdIyue149ho15SeeCRgAoOzrbm8f-is2NywIxaSs_GEdNXyVcahlz-EwHE2Qpk15NR6UKxEd3zzdTGjCFapDmI/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY87h5PqWkHuPp03GLIsEgCU2H5xnWwVfa_35NgX4R3GbIXZXoEPSD9MdIyue149ho15SeeCRgAoOzrbm8f-is2NywIxaSs_GEdNXyVcahlz-EwHE2Qpk15NR6UKxEd3zzdTGjCFapDmI/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_2.jpg"></a></div><br>Previously, my hair ties (a.k.a. Loom Bands) and hair pins were spread out all over our home and a hot mess in the bottom of my makeup bag....<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWAc0icAdTUho6EIgCswwjjoO3gBlN3zJZtGgrvU8vDuCPuI6vauNvy1t5wfnKDFXuQB_7L_jgANpJgy10YV9Pk4j8OueoV-wxQdjfZ_lCkBQfRDy1DZmgN3P4LXEwDvka4NRySVolBA/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWAc0icAdTUho6EIgCswwjjoO3gBlN3zJZtGgrvU8vDuCPuI6vauNvy1t5wfnKDFXuQB_7L_jgANpJgy10YV9Pk4j8OueoV-wxQdjfZ_lCkBQfRDy1DZmgN3P4LXEwDvka4NRySVolBA/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_1.jpg"></a></div><br>The small box paired with some folded cardstock for dividers, now keeps each type of hair accessory nicely divided, yet easy to take out and put away.<br><br>Our original "His" and "Hers" baskets were working out nicely, but they were short and added to the visual clutter inside of the cabinet.  They both were paired down to daily necessities, and Bryan's items now live in a taller basket inside of the cabinet (so when he tosses items back inside, the mess won't be visible). <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFs_10yuSjuy6wBTPvt26cZlR3QaNR_iBRBrecO1cqtWKYwDWYccASd12ewf0xhA8g93pI9SfW1-cSa_t_xhZB6a8VujaZwiczLxLcuYHls-FRvg-Js9LZEPoY6rmXEl_nlRLkPyrSCY/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFs_10yuSjuy6wBTPvt26cZlR3QaNR_iBRBrecO1cqtWKYwDWYccASd12ewf0xhA8g93pI9SfW1-cSa_t_xhZB6a8VujaZwiczLxLcuYHls-FRvg-Js9LZEPoY6rmXEl_nlRLkPyrSCY/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_16.jpg"></a></div><br>My daily supplies now live in a bin hanging on the back of our door.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdI7-nKtclOfyuR7O_h_IrbIkUMhFLbQY9w_CUWajylAcNRkS0hxkGIFxqwiwkleBaqf-2hobczKNG-madShm1LicouvSzBBfZ2bjpgB0h5qRlL8B9m6A1K_wQOdb6msaKiipAhgU250/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdI7-nKtclOfyuR7O_h_IrbIkUMhFLbQY9w_CUWajylAcNRkS0hxkGIFxqwiwkleBaqf-2hobczKNG-madShm1LicouvSzBBfZ2bjpgB0h5qRlL8B9m6A1K_wQOdb6msaKiipAhgU250/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_31.jpg"></a></div><br>I had multiple miscellaneous canisters of bath salts, which I condensed down to a single jar.  I used one of the empty containers to now hold our dental floss.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskqmaUA08PGZjp7Ovsold32IFU2iPQ1uUegyoEz2gz6jUJ9YSnlH9eBKGqutHVwQ_jr-1_BxDKbpN_5cI7IBfFgPVTONLujKYfvqOX3tusOat5ZpL4Zl_8xaqbciZDFZyCRU6JUf2wOA/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskqmaUA08PGZjp7Ovsold32IFU2iPQ1uUegyoEz2gz6jUJ9YSnlH9eBKGqutHVwQ_jr-1_BxDKbpN_5cI7IBfFgPVTONLujKYfvqOX3tusOat5ZpL4Zl_8xaqbciZDFZyCRU6JUf2wOA/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_15.jpg"></a></div><br>Before, the drawers had organizers and held a variety of our supplies, but with little distinction between them, they all just become dumping grounds....<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNmsPNJot47uM3qAvntYWwQ1_fl_msNSFn4mTtByYHxuzCJOny7j6Dq1soGYNLnclDHF-qo2bK7W8ShRl6SK2gEvYE5cKPhMJCrWV4ikUJGqoyx4YDZbCGQp9ONzIVROicTJzLXJ14WYF/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNmsPNJot47uM3qAvntYWwQ1_fl_msNSFn4mTtByYHxuzCJOny7j6Dq1soGYNLnclDHF-qo2bK7W8ShRl6SK2gEvYE5cKPhMJCrWV4ikUJGqoyx4YDZbCGQp9ONzIVROicTJzLXJ14WYF/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_2.jpg"></a></div><br>The drawers received a good scrub and were still showing signs of wear, so I got out some drawer liner and cut a few sheets down to size.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDMgVFfZLXgrk3QAPK477dRKV4NLZ1QwfqEmgE2GHy-mtg8Cyq5-BSvcTg6M1UNLMdcztVslkga4S5NW8Q7MbR3tb9GEPqx3szGYUb9Bvn9QA7p9UwncEOaK45SLLaHvsHCWEo_o6uys/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDMgVFfZLXgrk3QAPK477dRKV4NLZ1QwfqEmgE2GHy-mtg8Cyq5-BSvcTg6M1UNLMdcztVslkga4S5NW8Q7MbR3tb9GEPqx3szGYUb9Bvn9QA7p9UwncEOaK45SLLaHvsHCWEo_o6uys/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_3.jpg"></a></div>  <br>This time around, I assigned each drawer a specific duty.  Top drawer holds all of my facial care supplies.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8VVRhKnskMxlcqbau4iN0em9R3Pd3_17hGtQUL78gjyq4pSvCeE29R1ye90hxlyWCcumyy45z1xiv1d1zKTtETn8ILpfnkEAn88rV0Be87bZLoS9dpOT74rAPNnPEe3BjAztFdZZIZo/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8VVRhKnskMxlcqbau4iN0em9R3Pd3_17hGtQUL78gjyq4pSvCeE29R1ye90hxlyWCcumyy45z1xiv1d1zKTtETn8ILpfnkEAn88rV0Be87bZLoS9dpOT74rAPNnPEe3BjAztFdZZIZo/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_18.jpg"></a></div><br>While the next drawer now holds extra dental care items.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2yKLar40vCm65LxC-TX9rzsG9vIlrG2xQiWTfHlAvExFukj-0dDlcst3GadUAN7jDivpd4UVENeh3MIjc9VcoI-FwtjipGcKEY5e5MXf6qwPH7GtVrOipvGyzfpZPtYPFI_3FtFoAyM/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2yKLar40vCm65LxC-TX9rzsG9vIlrG2xQiWTfHlAvExFukj-0dDlcst3GadUAN7jDivpd4UVENeh3MIjc9VcoI-FwtjipGcKEY5e5MXf6qwPH7GtVrOipvGyzfpZPtYPFI_3FtFoAyM/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_19.jpg"></a></div><br>And the bottom drawer still rocks as hair tool storage (placed inside of empty quart sized paint cans).<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KOP8isR_jdk5WsWG3l2WaVZG7jno-TBmnyn30FLEjW-RjehyDFELmesXY5TSCRK8ZGHuBKngDDjlI-1t_KfXQh2zKGHey7ICfdpn65ZSuFm1n9BkGmgSRKpMFOq49WodlDfwC_RJXmI/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KOP8isR_jdk5WsWG3l2WaVZG7jno-TBmnyn30FLEjW-RjehyDFELmesXY5TSCRK8ZGHuBKngDDjlI-1t_KfXQh2zKGHey7ICfdpn65ZSuFm1n9BkGmgSRKpMFOq49WodlDfwC_RJXmI/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_20.jpg"></a></div><br>Now the only items in each vanity drawer are a single toothbrush and tube of toothpaste.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIukpduPF6oJQaGBtLnBhIJbROX1OsgwOrquqgR04nvYs4vGu8Z0fNwzs6IojQeOjXZGhXm1IN-6As0xw7XHmI0JjWSMgwaYl0xRdIUnIKrizoaWuGuNs1LOeoxkTmG26YrTVLuXYbNc/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIukpduPF6oJQaGBtLnBhIJbROX1OsgwOrquqgR04nvYs4vGu8Z0fNwzs6IojQeOjXZGhXm1IN-6As0xw7XHmI0JjWSMgwaYl0xRdIUnIKrizoaWuGuNs1LOeoxkTmG26YrTVLuXYbNc/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_21.jpg"></a></div><br>Under the sink is similar to prior days, one pull out drawer holds all of our bathroom cleaning products.  <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbBu7fM5EE5MDoKdXIirvj_-E7DMl2XVLL3chbkbtrb21JUFvymSqXxeraq8197MhSFjLJT9DB-PXI0wTzWauVzu9T8O7JipWYZZe8KXGXKKqrPyMGQHi-9jZZmKI6DBBCxQ8Gkrlbf6s/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbBu7fM5EE5MDoKdXIirvj_-E7DMl2XVLL3chbkbtrb21JUFvymSqXxeraq8197MhSFjLJT9DB-PXI0wTzWauVzu9T8O7JipWYZZe8KXGXKKqrPyMGQHi-9jZZmKI6DBBCxQ8Gkrlbf6s/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_22.jpg"></a></div><br>I can't get enough of these <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop/office/paperFileStorage/portable?productId=10022942" target="_blank">Multi-Purpose bins</a>, they are inexpensive, easy to clean, light weight, narrow and can function for endless organizing tasks.  In the past I tried to do stacking bins for cleaning supplies, but these just work so much better for daily use.  One bin for cleaning products and one for dirty rags.<br><br>The other drawer holds the toiletry items that I don't use each day, but didn't want to purge because they still get used on a weekly or as-needed basis.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8SWS4dYCkC6K-MsO8Tm8sYavyZ8a2ky_DevgB3G6ZEdqJZ72V45e_AIQDM2-GG0deVcUVL5VqH7qVlmZsmY7iRQpfXELz_Jy0qUpYSbKcBGHfABiIJ7WpucwmWJ2RPj3eac5rZGDwsY/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8SWS4dYCkC6K-MsO8Tm8sYavyZ8a2ky_DevgB3G6ZEdqJZ72V45e_AIQDM2-GG0deVcUVL5VqH7qVlmZsmY7iRQpfXELz_Jy0qUpYSbKcBGHfABiIJ7WpucwmWJ2RPj3eac5rZGDwsY/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_23.jpg"></a></div><br>On the opposite side of the room, we removed the hand towel rack from the wall.  It was just a clutter catcher and we are ultimately going to install a door to our closet, so we have to get use to the lack of wall storage anyway.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0-yVrjoKb45lH8F9oPD0OVxpNulL-f1PnZ-g2g2j9FAbuPYStoNRdCzzpVz4TN4M4ppSwEX-svzMkHlXQLhnivexa8sIKQw3pYDlsnLkrqul1tLrTJGe_mbBDK_fRQoBOOB2djNN_ds/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0-yVrjoKb45lH8F9oPD0OVxpNulL-f1PnZ-g2g2j9FAbuPYStoNRdCzzpVz4TN4M4ppSwEX-svzMkHlXQLhnivexa8sIKQw3pYDlsnLkrqul1tLrTJGe_mbBDK_fRQoBOOB2djNN_ds/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_12.jpg"></a></div><br>As you can see above, the shower was also purged down and empty bottles were recycled. <br><br>The small stool received a new coat of paint and works great for holding a towel and robe while showering.  We only keep two towels per family member, so while two are being used, two clean ones are waiting in the basket on the hamper.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_lhWPE-w2_cf6lcfhfoRVyOm7S7q1QNqJOm6x0uf_xOqXAySemn2hXgWtt86_MsLria9rjjHAon70zf5_sGT9S1aezlxJMX-W3VUFFd5ZgLpqlpvf8Orbhw3D43YyIhthN4eN7uR-pI/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_lhWPE-w2_cf6lcfhfoRVyOm7S7q1QNqJOm6x0uf_xOqXAySemn2hXgWtt86_MsLria9rjjHAon70zf5_sGT9S1aezlxJMX-W3VUFFd5ZgLpqlpvf8Orbhw3D43YyIhthN4eN7uR-pI/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_25.jpg"></a></div><br>And that completes the Master Bathroom tour!  So fresh, clean and organized and such a dramatic difference from what we have been living with.  Even after taking my first shower in the space, I felt so much more relaxed than I had been previously.  There is something to be said about the impact that visual clutter can have on your feelings.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRjmxpUTnnlNJfZZi614c9s9UFY_0jzW1txKFIc0UDw5wGTMTvR1kA9x19CN5AZdetPNe8Bpebpx_5h8aMQt0X_csCPIBgtxXprtBAUGoNoscQfURiXqAO4PfFCWKNFDyGMgvmYQQfNE/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRjmxpUTnnlNJfZZi614c9s9UFY_0jzW1txKFIc0UDw5wGTMTvR1kA9x19CN5AZdetPNe8Bpebpx_5h8aMQt0X_csCPIBgtxXprtBAUGoNoscQfURiXqAO4PfFCWKNFDyGMgvmYQQfNE/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_28.jpg"></a></div><br>Between painting the walls, updating the grout, small DIY's, completely purging and reorganizing the space, I easily invested 12 hours into this project.  However, I don't regret a single second of the time spent.  <br><br>To really celebrate this week's hard work, let's check out a few side-by-sides of the before and after pictures.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAmOB0FNq5kjK5R0GCS1Q6FRpwXhlSmSTrava7-B2-IfbtFDromIwWaT5yUi85QddSi7eG2U8SWJZyewItL65JDXFR95-j_Q-FfwAibverkdtxYRS-nZDUrKU0lxot_ybUhvbsWNO-I7k/s1600/Bathroom_Oraganization_Before_After_1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now!  Who wants to win a $50 Gift Certificate to <a href="http://theorganizingstore.com/" target="_blank">The Organizing Store</a>!?  Whether I am DIY'ing my own organizer or purchasing something for a project, I love finding storage that is pretty and meshes with our home and decor.  The Organizing Store is a prime "go-to" spot for the most beautiful, current, trendy and stunning organizing supplies around.  Using <a href="http://random.org/">random.org</a>, one link party participant will be selected to win the gift card at the end of this week's challenge <i>(no need to participate each week to win)</i>!  Time to share your Week 3 stories and projects with me!</div><!-- start InLinkz script --><br><div class="InLinkzContainer" id="539536"><a href="http://new.inlinkz.com/view.php?id=539536" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div><script src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116" type="text/javascript"></script><br>I really have been in awe of the projects you are sharing each week!  And each party is receiving between 35,000-50,000+ views!  Let's keep the organizing momentum going this week!<br><br>You can find all of the challenge details in this post <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and also download some FREE project planning printables to help you get started!<br><br><i>Have a great weekend everyone!</i><br><br>

Four Week "Wait-No-More" Organizing Challenge! Week 3 - Master Bathroom Organization (and a link party)

I couldn't be more excited about the change I made to our Master Bathroom space this week.  It is the end of week three of the four week...

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Four Week "Wait-No-More" Organizing Challenge! Week 3 - Master Bathroom Grout Renew

I still have plenty to get done to hit my deadline of having <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing_23.html" target="_blank">a completely organized master bathroom</a> by the end of the day.  But I thought I would stop in quick and share a quick review and tutorial of how I handled our gross grout situation.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOlvOgn_7jpcI2H1fKqHyHZ5T_T4ndxIKvotAku2gE7x88hJTLqG4f9VO_mPX-E9lzSsloYY0GbV-kloj_f51sJHXPc8pdUHslEpI_WbTLfeiyvnc1qyFWloTkt-HwVHBmdK8exGUb0M/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOlvOgn_7jpcI2H1fKqHyHZ5T_T4ndxIKvotAku2gE7x88hJTLqG4f9VO_mPX-E9lzSsloYY0GbV-kloj_f51sJHXPc8pdUHslEpI_WbTLfeiyvnc1qyFWloTkt-HwVHBmdK8exGUb0M/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_6.jpg" /></a></div><br />The bathroom grout is about 8-9 years old and was originally done in a white color.  And it was never sealed.  Seal your grout right away people, this was a huge mistake we made.  Over the years, it has become dirty, dingy and impossible to keep clean as grime absorbed deep into the unsealed grout.  Because I was emptying the bathroom to sort, purge and organize, I knew it was now or never to check this project off of the list.  After some quick Googling, I discovered a product called <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-Polyblend-381-8-oz-Bright-White-Grout-Renew-Colorant-GCL381HPT/203498062" target="_blank">Grout Renew</a>.  We were the perfect candidates for this product as it is intended to easily restore and seal old, dirty grout.  Count me in!<br /><br />This is NOT sponsored, I completely opted to research and do this myself after becoming sick of scrubbing clean our bathroom floors.  Off to Home Depot I went and picked up a bottle of Grout Renew in Delorean Gray.  They have limited colors at our store, but as I was just looking online, it appears they have an endless variety of shades.  Learn from me, they have just about any color you would want online!  Doh!  Now you know.<br /><br />I stood at the store and read the directions on the back of the bottle, and it recommended using one of their products to get the floors super clean prior to application.  Even though I have done my share of tile and grout scrubbing, I decided to use <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-TileLab-1-lb-Sulfamic-Acid-Cleaner-TLSAC1/100171510" target="_blank">the recommended cleaner</a> just to be sure I was happy with the end result.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Vu_6zfc6WOwOfL3fyEW9aJHq-nA6g7JU_GbcHuoIsqdXmZ2rtOMJFypt-Irsyq2QOIkRNwC5f3kynCoJ6b78rJ18lk-eq8T-zVCLrTBpyZ00ouhobZMydaki7YxkMchVVtM0D3hD4-w/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Vu_6zfc6WOwOfL3fyEW9aJHq-nA6g7JU_GbcHuoIsqdXmZ2rtOMJFypt-Irsyq2QOIkRNwC5f3kynCoJ6b78rJ18lk-eq8T-zVCLrTBpyZ00ouhobZMydaki7YxkMchVVtM0D3hD4-w/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_1.jpg" /></a></div><br />This stuff is on the strong side, so it is recommended that you use gloves while scrubbing.  But first, a before close-up of the grout.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_3qEACBaKLPgoUlxSkZ8D6z25yuqAnAi3K5fkUNq3giP3qXIwY415E4hM6KfnyKRRozelx_vkaMFBBrUGK0abhjKvUcDCLrHfwbvkK4k_Qw2PHAPgID8n3rTQBC1rKEBGfbwRECvOFM/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_3qEACBaKLPgoUlxSkZ8D6z25yuqAnAi3K5fkUNq3giP3qXIwY415E4hM6KfnyKRRozelx_vkaMFBBrUGK0abhjKvUcDCLrHfwbvkK4k_Qw2PHAPgID8n3rTQBC1rKEBGfbwRECvOFM/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_4.jpg" /></a></div><br />I started by filling two mop buckets; one with a mild dishsoap water and the other with the Sulfamic Acid cleaner.  I also grabbed my gloves and a bristle scrub brush.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoX_TVsZ4Vz7QdCaYOiKKKVCNxwsBIVBE0eXiQptLC9VtZjEQwgsu2hyphenhyphenoMtZUquILlgnv2Y3CHrAocQv7IMb-vNYY7oYVJN3QsJcaPJtSDRL_wDXRwhQg46j4MHdlUmBMcbN0mkxyQUjw/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoX_TVsZ4Vz7QdCaYOiKKKVCNxwsBIVBE0eXiQptLC9VtZjEQwgsu2hyphenhyphenoMtZUquILlgnv2Y3CHrAocQv7IMb-vNYY7oYVJN3QsJcaPJtSDRL_wDXRwhQg46j4MHdlUmBMcbN0mkxyQUjw/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_3.jpg" /></a></div><br />Prior to scrubbing with the grout cleaner, I mopped the floor with the mild dishsoap to prep the surface.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgu-Hk6gO2qpbdFlBsAplSsS3oYP7nWYsZFnGityzQX9VWVb9SAfQ1M753VKGxAP00cglif95c6-nkcnuxQx7ZGr4nuAO6e2nlgi109dqCPOLjNVTg6Jo6zGVYrAYr_-Vt1q4W8koFp-I/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgu-Hk6gO2qpbdFlBsAplSsS3oYP7nWYsZFnGityzQX9VWVb9SAfQ1M753VKGxAP00cglif95c6-nkcnuxQx7ZGr4nuAO6e2nlgi109dqCPOLjNVTg6Jo6zGVYrAYr_-Vt1q4W8koFp-I/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_2.jpg" /></a></div><br />Because I was wearing gloves and just trying to get things done, I didn't take any pictures of the scrubbing process, but I essentially just scrubbed the entire floor with the cleaner and bristle brush.  I followed up with a damp mop one more time and here was the end result.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9AaHRs-fEzuThZYM9O5jxoy6em1OEZb9tVdiUISfFp54snnrJWdROQHDesowXHOBeLftyZxNyGwIS8Q5akH6KsHD1vp3W35qnlMXiRj9zEF1u56ID3WQ71tWvKWBsbUaKt8Q11aGX3SE/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9AaHRs-fEzuThZYM9O5jxoy6em1OEZb9tVdiUISfFp54snnrJWdROQHDesowXHOBeLftyZxNyGwIS8Q5akH6KsHD1vp3W35qnlMXiRj9zEF1u56ID3WQ71tWvKWBsbUaKt8Q11aGX3SE/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_5.jpg" /></a></div><br />The tiles and grout looked great, the cleaner really got things back to a nice start.  I let everything dry for a few hours while I played with the kids.<br /><br />The directions for the Grout Renew stated to place a small blob at the cross section of the tiles and work your way out.  With an opening like that, no small blob would be coming out of that bottle.  I decided to head to the kitchen and transfer the Grout Renew into a fine tip plastic squeeze bottle instead.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix536G8ZvMvZJkBQB5WDkhWUngOvoYIaT_xXabLg86ea945AKxYMCVpEXzs1v0VVPt-G0NNto0n1gS1vIP0STMSw7LTe987flWLrtsaNuzXO05IjvKtWup9M2CwSiU7ksjFL-Y47iOXAA/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix536G8ZvMvZJkBQB5WDkhWUngOvoYIaT_xXabLg86ea945AKxYMCVpEXzs1v0VVPt-G0NNto0n1gS1vIP0STMSw7LTe987flWLrtsaNuzXO05IjvKtWup9M2CwSiU7ksjFL-Y47iOXAA/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_6.jpg" /></a></div><br />I also quickly learned that a little bit goes a long way!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1_nhD3yfOBAtopQb3QcVDBYt_ETAgxJhlgfQ_ZjMRL3qW1LcMco4MF_a0e_51du70dprjjgLoi1rYln2MnHPDvYroLu6Wsii9wAAZuv1s9K-n9nq3qN3lPOjQuqHMSuX455BPSXUmOo/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1_nhD3yfOBAtopQb3QcVDBYt_ETAgxJhlgfQ_ZjMRL3qW1LcMco4MF_a0e_51du70dprjjgLoi1rYln2MnHPDvYroLu6Wsii9wAAZuv1s9K-n9nq3qN3lPOjQuqHMSuX455BPSXUmOo/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_7.jpg" /></a></div><br />The directions also state to use a toothbrush to spread the Grout Renew into your grout lines.  Um, no.  It makes such a big mess and spreads it everywhere.  There is zero precision with a toothbrush.  Thank goodness I had a slew of craft brushes on hand (a reader also mentioned <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2014/01/how-you-like-me-now-grout/" target="_blank">Young House Love did something similar</a> and a craft brush worked great for them as well).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1xNkkr8YYWyOUDLnfH2hdsMNmIpdUPaeRl4JTo19eBsvUtoetmK6M5u5CQqZ6rdtO99cYQ3mjm8YLEG9U6M004u3AxOhdTmr-HyjqH6-JrQkcE3jkpK1B6VawgIDgJHnRgnpLa2ZXUuw/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1xNkkr8YYWyOUDLnfH2hdsMNmIpdUPaeRl4JTo19eBsvUtoetmK6M5u5CQqZ6rdtO99cYQ3mjm8YLEG9U6M004u3AxOhdTmr-HyjqH6-JrQkcE3jkpK1B6VawgIDgJHnRgnpLa2ZXUuw/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_8.jpg" /></a></div><br />I still made sure to sort-of scrub it in so the grout could really absorb the new color.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmVwLWmVKIGsN0zAUL4BwE0oJHx1-cV_kG7OINJsrVAvgUvRMpvPqK-dCasgIic1FXofR_mo57EaNl66VwoNFMLiLobf8kFVClhCO5PGBZIC2SZQErjBV68HQwyzUCTpvAhryCxhDXG4/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmVwLWmVKIGsN0zAUL4BwE0oJHx1-cV_kG7OINJsrVAvgUvRMpvPqK-dCasgIic1FXofR_mo57EaNl66VwoNFMLiLobf8kFVClhCO5PGBZIC2SZQErjBV68HQwyzUCTpvAhryCxhDXG4/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_9.jpg" /></a></div><br />Again, nearly impossible to do without getting the product on your tiles, so be ready to follow behind each line with a damp rag.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi21ih5LaPwV8VnKpk6K8DD-jawgcfJQqHR-pSxQUpP57KM9-Vqn7J79TfTVHICNSjYz7xqQK7mcsKb-1fRqHvuQmsO3WbgMoLOqW2JIvmSnRqMai0EcTm6mHQ0U7m5Ueb_STjVh_labqg/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi21ih5LaPwV8VnKpk6K8DD-jawgcfJQqHR-pSxQUpP57KM9-Vqn7J79TfTVHICNSjYz7xqQK7mcsKb-1fRqHvuQmsO3WbgMoLOqW2JIvmSnRqMai0EcTm6mHQ0U7m5Ueb_STjVh_labqg/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_10.jpg" /></a></div><br />Speaking of the damp rag, the wetter the rag, the more the product will smear while touching up.  It seemed to work better to let the Grout Renew set for a minute or two (but not too long or it will cure), and then go back over the grooved edge of our tile with my fingertip and the barely damp rag. <br /><br />It is a time consuming and slow process, you definitely have to practice a bit of patience while you work. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBY2qyBvkHCuhc7ZWf2z6VLSQkci5lG6iJCrH7e_OFnvK7u5n1EOAq1RE_i3fnDE-5cL5SaY_HR3ogyADwsMhw6IQL1s5zKYO4QMr4FIAlk9ATETytdlCWKdQ59XWDkTwjSPLIQlZOPA/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBY2qyBvkHCuhc7ZWf2z6VLSQkci5lG6iJCrH7e_OFnvK7u5n1EOAq1RE_i3fnDE-5cL5SaY_HR3ogyADwsMhw6IQL1s5zKYO4QMr4FIAlk9ATETytdlCWKdQ59XWDkTwjSPLIQlZOPA/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_11.jpg" /></a></div><br />And for the end result?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRlSuoQgy_0nQqTE0siG5CWMHTSVBtE1YgQoDpTn6YHqYRJsIFMMrzlNv1uE_S7z9e7CyT0I5hxyOsetzAR7VRp9PlKdlWZq-P26y7uw8o-iJlyaUIsVs340v-RL3pYRoO3e5rnWakusw/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRlSuoQgy_0nQqTE0siG5CWMHTSVBtE1YgQoDpTn6YHqYRJsIFMMrzlNv1uE_S7z9e7CyT0I5hxyOsetzAR7VRp9PlKdlWZq-P26y7uw8o-iJlyaUIsVs340v-RL3pYRoO3e5rnWakusw/s1600/DIY_Grout_Renew_12.jpg" /></a></div><br />After getting up close and personal with the project, I think the product worked quite well.  As it dried, it seemed quite durable and really did clean up the previous grout to a brand-spanking new finish!  Everything is sparkly clean which makes me happy.<br /><br />On a side note, I think the darker color dated the look of our tiles.  Although they will now hide dirt and grime and clean really nicely, I probably should have gone with a slightly lighter shade of gray.  I realized it quite early on, but decided it was one of those projects that I had to wait until we were completely finished to make any final judgements.  I may do one more coat in the lighter gray if I can muster up the time and motivation.<br /><br />Now, I must get back to work.  I finally get to tackle my favorite part which is the small organizational projects and details.  See you back here tomorrow!<br /><br />

Four Week "Wait-No-More" Organizing Challenge! Week 3 - Master Bathroom Grout Renew

I still have plenty to get done to hit my deadline of having a completely organized master bathroom by the end of the day.  But I thought I...

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Four Week "Wait-No-More" Organizing Challenge! Week 3 - Master Bathroom Organization Plan

Welcome to Week Three of the <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing.html" target="_blank">"Wait-No-More" Organizing Challenge</a>. To recap, I am focusing on four main areas of our life that need a lot of organizational help. Instead of biting off more than I can chew all at once (and subsequently becoming quite overwhelmed), I am tackling one space each week.<br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing_12.html" target="_blank">Time Management</a></li><li><a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing_19.html" target="_blank">Automobiles</a></li><li>Master Bathroom</li><li>Master Bedroom Closet</li></ul><br />And many of you are joining in and working on a few of your own spaces, which I totally love! For this week's organizational challenge, I am focusing on our master bathroom.<br /><br />We haven't done anything cosmetically to our bathroom since installing it about 8-9 years ago.  It is beginning to show signs of wear and love, and we don't have any plans on doing a major bathroom renovation in the near future.  But something needed to be done now.  Being that it is so uninspired and dated, I have completely let it fall to the wayside.  The counters have become magnets to clutter, the cabinet is a dumping ground for unused toiletries and each wall is covered in small storage solutions, yet we don't properly use any of them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Ys8wqr2w57Px7YnR6TAdwnzXAQIPdG-_64j_vquBeabnG2CrZYALX1cUhgKhfvYaQBUekfbFFW5N6LgxwpqljKNg1VccduMAUDM3SMrkkaNeqVAp9G2yQubRb6C5cJHe-WaFpjHp0aGo/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Ys8wqr2w57Px7YnR6TAdwnzXAQIPdG-_64j_vquBeabnG2CrZYALX1cUhgKhfvYaQBUekfbFFW5N6LgxwpqljKNg1VccduMAUDM3SMrkkaNeqVAp9G2yQubRb6C5cJHe-WaFpjHp0aGo/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_4.jpg" /></a></div><br />The view above isn't awful, it could be worse considering the traffic this bathroom receives.  But a closer look would show you empty bottles in the shower, random Lego bits on the hamper, miscellaneous items sitting on top of the hand towel holder, tub toys on the floor and a slew of random toiletries.  Then, you turn to the sink and counter area and it gets so much worse.  I suddenly feel very naked and afraid.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUctmVSJWFkhJ5AJctlS9nQH-yrYijob6GV4rlYuFGGSK4NZa-yYX0GvhAgpxZd3VWU7mNayIq9CBILqylsAHaywEaNnwF_S2IXCSkPoiJO-U_EK0VU2ytZi7ET4AfN5ObRiy99MrlOV5V/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUctmVSJWFkhJ5AJctlS9nQH-yrYijob6GV4rlYuFGGSK4NZa-yYX0GvhAgpxZd3VWU7mNayIq9CBILqylsAHaywEaNnwF_S2IXCSkPoiJO-U_EK0VU2ytZi7ET4AfN5ObRiy99MrlOV5V/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_1.jpg" /></a></div><br />Sorry for the bad photos, this bathroom has always been problematic to photograph due to the lack of natural light.  This side of the bathroom is just a cluster of nonsense.  Toiletries I use daily are piled near the sink, I have no room to store the towel warmer I was gifted for Christmas, and the cabinet holds items that I only use on occasion, if at all.  Sure, my small jars of bath salts are pretty and I love decorative soaps, but are they really necessary to keep if I don't ever use them?  I don't even know what is in two out of the three cabinet drawers.  And the small shelf above the toilet, although cute, doesn't hold anything of importance.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNmsPNJot47uM3qAvntYWwQ1_fl_msNSFn4mTtByYHxuzCJOny7j6Dq1soGYNLnclDHF-qo2bK7W8ShRl6SK2gEvYE5cKPhMJCrWV4ikUJGqoyx4YDZbCGQp9ONzIVROicTJzLXJ14WYF/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNmsPNJot47uM3qAvntYWwQ1_fl_msNSFn4mTtByYHxuzCJOny7j6Dq1soGYNLnclDHF-qo2bK7W8ShRl6SK2gEvYE5cKPhMJCrWV4ikUJGqoyx4YDZbCGQp9ONzIVROicTJzLXJ14WYF/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_2.jpg" /></a></div><br />As I mentioned, the bathroom is tired and dated and although this challenge is more about getting high traffic areas of our life back to a happy place, I decided to take on a little extra this week.  Nothing major, just a little refresh to keep me excited to maintain the space and motivate me to bring back some order.   <br /><br />But first, the plan of attack.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9k5bMX-SZFgvjyzq8deKNSVAYgP9hGD9hYtdurdIBm-enR4wQJyasD39HzfiUQ41i4GOU-FBXQ3X1vMSWIfju1bmKHdewnGFHXP2pTK9CJ4DNa52IBknn9FK12920d_vfB3BcK1c_zxN/s1600/BathroomProjectExample.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9k5bMX-SZFgvjyzq8deKNSVAYgP9hGD9hYtdurdIBm-enR4wQJyasD39HzfiUQ41i4GOU-FBXQ3X1vMSWIfju1bmKHdewnGFHXP2pTK9CJ4DNa52IBknn9FK12920d_vfB3BcK1c_zxN/s1600/BathroomProjectExample.png" /></a></div><br /><br />There are some things we have implemented that are working:<br /><ul><li>A place for dirty clothing</li><li>His & Hers toiletry bins</li><li>Cleaning products under the sink</li><li>Hooks on the back of the door</li><li>Keeping toiletries pre-packed for travel</li></ul><br />And a lot that is not:<br /><ul><li>Countertop clutter</li><li>Makeup storage</li><li>Hair accessory storage (do bobby pins reproduce while we sleep?)</li><li>Too many unused toiletries</li><li>Too many unused storage options</li><li>Laziness - we are not always great about putting things back where they belong</li><li>Gross grout</li></ul><br />What is it about toiletries?  I was having a convo with a friend about them the other day.  Instead of trying something new and then not loving it and letting it sit in a cabinet or drawer for a few years because I feel too yucky about tossing it out, why not just stick with the products I love time and time again?  Darn marketing, I must be a sucker for it!  <br /><br />For this organizing challenge, just like all others, I completely emptied the space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYgo-ENr5f6jg7wJsPadYcC-QqXRb7FU0HN60W7ON3v8nQQ7riTXkFBY6UP2Usq_gKZIOfCXLDnYsL0cKW4xJYm5gu0Pi-Ny-PfiCiyfhkyP9bUSvHPiii3N8TtDp_ADjXUFsHhLm-dxy/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYgo-ENr5f6jg7wJsPadYcC-QqXRb7FU0HN60W7ON3v8nQQ7riTXkFBY6UP2Usq_gKZIOfCXLDnYsL0cKW4xJYm5gu0Pi-Ny-PfiCiyfhkyP9bUSvHPiii3N8TtDp_ADjXUFsHhLm-dxy/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_5.jpg" /></a></div><br />Like 100% emptied it.  I sorted everything into my <i>Keep</i>, <i>Toss</i>, <i>Donate</i> & <i>Sell</i> bins.  Any toiletries that were newer and over half full, I set aside to see if any friends or family would be interested in them.  I ultimately purged over half of the belongings in the bathroom and was left with a single bin of items to keep.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFBjaPBJNB7HSYinxc5-l1k0D632ziNCxH53MscdeWmHq7zmzNBVFWqenqx7jUGFyqlC2TWQ6auZ3yYiRubDuvYMHLO0YCvp2AD3xVw25ctLdTTYVHTd9Uu2eaRUA_5fN5HwfpFMzKZ-5g/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFBjaPBJNB7HSYinxc5-l1k0D632ziNCxH53MscdeWmHq7zmzNBVFWqenqx7jUGFyqlC2TWQ6auZ3yYiRubDuvYMHLO0YCvp2AD3xVw25ctLdTTYVHTd9Uu2eaRUA_5fN5HwfpFMzKZ-5g/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_10.jpg" /></a></div><br />After I wiped everything down, the bathroom was already in much better shape.  But I was ready to freshen things up a bit more, so I reached for a color I had previously tested on the walls for our living room/kitchen, and painted the entire bathroom a coat of Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams.  So pretty!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmhMu3JS1I-0voJdR_0c1T7rFKbRin6BbgsodD7HWxf-jifrUB_xw8esty_OhtiIe0rRwYXeQ2EHrL-iSjvseEtW-v-8ui09nuXsKjjaSNQR4XqM2XX5EIPhikAb2MUNoEdFvdMMD6wtC/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmhMu3JS1I-0voJdR_0c1T7rFKbRin6BbgsodD7HWxf-jifrUB_xw8esty_OhtiIe0rRwYXeQ2EHrL-iSjvseEtW-v-8ui09nuXsKjjaSNQR4XqM2XX5EIPhikAb2MUNoEdFvdMMD6wtC/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_9.jpg" /></a></div><br />I actually quite loved the color before, but it was always hard to decorate around and felt a little bit dark for the windowless space.  In fact, it almost felt like a college student's bathroom, not a space for two grown adults.  The new color is essentially a lighter version, and one coat later the room already felt much larger and much more soothing.  Definitely worth the few hours of my time.<br /><br />I am amped up and ready to start putting things back and organizing the heck out of this bathroom, but first I have to address the floors and grout.  <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2014/03/monthly-clean-home-challenge-scrub-grout.html" target="_blank">The last time I cleaned it</a>, it looked amazing for a good month before it started to show wear again.  I would never recommend white grout for a bathroom floor.  Especially white, unsealed grout. <br /><br />So today I am back to scrubbing trim and grout, caulking in some bad spots near the shower and then using some grout renew and sealer to fix things up a bit.  I have been wanting to do this for well over a year, so no better time to just get it done while the bathroom is emptied out.  I will be sure to share my thoughts on the process as I have read a few mixed reviews.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6HbiMmCgfBifuT8Myt6e6HEjZgdxLilioHSuV0jypo1MRSeNRzG-0EtC3e_CIlBp7Z0EAqUE3PKNyTnL-kF8VQYS_NlvM3xh50H_ujWPoBP0IUqVkhX3QVHzhTauZJz8owOFtdHLdwfc/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6HbiMmCgfBifuT8Myt6e6HEjZgdxLilioHSuV0jypo1MRSeNRzG-0EtC3e_CIlBp7Z0EAqUE3PKNyTnL-kF8VQYS_NlvM3xh50H_ujWPoBP0IUqVkhX3QVHzhTauZJz8owOFtdHLdwfc/s1600/Bathroom_Organization_Challenge_6.jpg" /></a></div><br />Once the floor is done, then I have a few small projects up my sleeves and a lot of organizing ahead of me.  Let the fun begin!<br /><br /><i>You can find all of the challenge details in this post <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and also download some FREE project planning printables to help you get started!</i><br /><br />

Four Week "Wait-No-More" Organizing Challenge! Week 3 - Master Bathroom Organization Plan

Welcome to Week Three of the "Wait-No-More" Organizing Challenge . To recap, I am focusing on four main areas of our life that ne...

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