Does your bathroom look more like a zoo than a powder room? Do toiletries seem to roam free and hide when you need them most? It’s time to take charge and get organized.

1. De-clutter
Remove all jewellery from your bathroom; it belongs in your bedroom or dressing room. Store vitamins and medications in the kitchen, as the moisture in the bathroom will destroy them. Throw out old makeup and skin care products; you’ll be surprised to see how much junk you keep for no reason.

2. Move your towels
Mount a multi-tiered towel rack behind your door that offers over seven feet of hanging space (www.organizes-it.com) or think vertically and install an over-the-tub towel rack from Kitchenstuffplus.com. If you’re not handy around the house, simply purchase an over-the-door hook to hang your towel on.

3. Hang up your toothbrush
Visit Potterybarn.com for a utility bar that allows you to hang a combination of hooks, baskets and holders for soap, hand towels and toothbrushes.

4. Keep your shampoo out of the way
Shower dispensers are great for holding your liquid soap, shampoo and conditioner. Visit Smarthome.com for one that holds three products and comes with a radio.

5. Get your hair dryer off the counter
Tired of getting tangled up in your hair dryer cord? Visit Conair.com to check out their wall-mount or retractable cord models.

6. Install an over-the-toilet cabinet
Use that dead air space above your toilet by purchasing an easy to install cabinet. Visit Canadiantire.ca’s Bath Décor section for some ideas.

7. Hang a shower caddy in your tub
These hold soap, a variety of bottles, clothes and puffs, and much more. Visit your local dollar store for an inexpensive one.

8. Add some baskets
Use small plastic baskets on shelves or on the vanity for cotton balls and swabs, facial products and makeup. Keep one near the tub for razors, shaving cream and bath products. If you have floor space, fill a large basket with reading material and extra toilet paper.

9. Under-sink organizers and drawer dividers
This allows you to store more items with less clutter. Stacksandstacks.com has a wide selection.

10. Hire a professional
When all else fails, visit organizersincanada.com to search for a hands-on professional organizer near you to create order and manage all of the out-of-control places in your home, including your bathroom.