5 Products That Will Organize Your Bathroom & Protect Countertops From Heat

Bathroom counters have a habit of becoming messy, and fast. That's because we tend to need a lot of things when getting ready. Skincare and toothbrushes are brought out when getting ready for bed, cosmetics and beard trimmers are hauled out when preparing for an evening out, and hair tools and hairsprays are arranged near the sink's edge, whether you're getting ready for work or a night out on the town. While there are plenty of organizers out there that will help you corral all those random necessities, some can also help you protect your countertops from heat. If you use hair tools quite often but are worried about damaging your vanity's top, these organizers can help protect it from the extreme heat. 

These organizers, some of which sit on the counters while others hang on the wall, not only neatly group and organize your hair tools, but they also allow you to place the tools inside their compartments while hot, keeping them directly off of your countertops. Each of these organizers brings something unique to the table. All you need to do is choose the one that's best for your situation.

Do you like to have all of your hair products on hand, but having a bunch of bottles scrunched in the corner of your vanity makes it just look too messy? The JaBrand Hair Tool Organizer from Amazon for $30 can help. This white acrylic organizer looks minimalist enough in that it can blend in with just about any bathroom aesthetic, but it offers plenty of storage space while also keeping your hot hair tools off your countertop. Its compact design features a small shelf on the front that will allow you to store four to five hair care bottles, as well as three stainless steel cups that are made to store everything from hair straighteners to curling irons and hair dryers. 

It's these stainless steel cups that will keep your countertop from burning. Simply place your straightener into its designated slot when you're using it but need to put it down, which will help keep your vanity's top safe. Once done styling your hair, you can place the hot tool directly into the cup, allowing it to cool down while already stored away. If your vanity isn't near an outlet, the organizer also has a cable opening on the side, allowing you to store an extension cord in the attached shelf rather than hair care bottles. 

Does your vanity have little space for a bulky organizer? If that's the case, take your storage solution to the walls and create vertical storage space. Investing in something like the HIIMIEI Hair Tool Organizer Wall Mount from Amazon, available for $25, will add storage and declutter your countertops all at once. This is essentially a regular countertop hair tool organizer, but attached to your wall so you can maximize space around your sink. This is perfect for bathrooms with a small single-sink vanity or for people who prefer to keep their surfaces clutter-free at all times. 

This particular wall mount organizer is also designed with a white acrylic, making it a versatile pick for a variety of bathroom aesthetics. It has four slots for hot hair tools, but not all of them feature stainless steel cups like the previous option. Instead, there are two metal cups, but there are also two open slots — one that is round and another that is a notch. The open and round holder is great for things like hair dryers, and the notch option is perfect for curling irons. This gives peace of mind to people who know that, although putting hot air tools on stainless steel is perfectly safe, they have the option of hanging there tools where the heated portions aren't touching anything.

If you want a simpler organizer and don't need various cups or cutouts, a simple wall mounted mesh organizer might be right up your alley. The YIGII Hair Tool Organizer from Amazon for $14 is a great example. Made from powder-coated stainless steel in a black matte finish, it's a safe option to store hot hair tools in and protect your countertops. However, it's much more simple in design. Rather than having various cups, it has an open mesh basket with one circular holder in the middle, used to keep your hair tools from falling into each other. You can store your heavier hair tool in that section, such as a hair dryer. The bottom is a perforated mesh, allowing plenty of air circulation to cool down a tool you just finished using. 

Another perk of this particular organizer is that it's installed with adhesives. You don't have to drill holes into your drywall or tiles. Instead, simply stick it to the wall with the attached stickers. This also opens up the possibility of installing this holder a more hidden area, keeping all clutter away from your bathroom vanity. However, if you want to pack this holder with multiple hair tools — especially if they're on the heavier side — the sticky adhesives might not be strong enough to hold it in place. In that case, the organizer also comes with screws to permanently secure it to the wall. 

Here's an organizer that you don't have to keep out in the open. The Silicone Mat for Hair Tools from Amazon, priced at $24, is exactly what it sounds like — a soft silicone mat with three compartments that lets you store up to three hair tools. You can easily tuck it into a top drawer of your vanity, pulling it open to access the tools. Since the silicone mat is heat resistant, it will absorb the high temperature coming off the hair tool and keep your vanity drawer singe-free. If your vanity doesn't have a drawer, you can also keep this under your sink or a nearby cabinet as a storage tray, and bring it out and put it on the countertop when you're using it.

This is great for people who want to keep their bathroom countertops clutter-free, since it completely hides the hair tools and organizer until it's time to use them. You can choose between pink, purple, or red, making it easy to spot in your cabinet or drawer. Plus, since it's made from silicone, it's super easy to clean. If you get hairspray or other products on it, simply rinse it with soap and water. 

Here is another option that can help you reduce counter clutter. Just like the previous product, the Yuiboo 2-in-1 Hair Tools Organizer can also be packed away and hidden when you don't need your hair tools. It acts like a giant storage case for your hair tools. Shaped like a travel case, this padded bag is big enough to hold several tools, like a straightener, curling iron, and mini hair dryer. The top flap zippers open, revealing the contents inside. There is also a removable double-layered polyester heat mat, which absorbs the heat from hot hair tools. Take it out of the bag, lay it flat on your counter, and place your tools on top.

When you're done styling your hair, simply pop them into the bag after they've cooled and tuck it away into a bathroom cabinet or under the sink. It also has a handle on the side of the bag, making it easier to grab or store it away. This is a great option if you don't have much storage room, since the bag is compact and thin, allowing you to wedge it between other products in your cabinets.