Declutter Your Shower With A Handy Dollar Tree Kitchen Product Hack

People's showers might seem chic and streamlined on Instagram or Pinterest, but they usually look much different in real life. Rather than having clutter-free spaces with a single designer bottle of body scrub, they're usually packed with necessities like shampoo bottles, loofas, and messy bars of soap. And since most people don't have sprawling ledges to arrange those items on, they instead use a shower caddy. It's a necessary evil, and while it might not look minimalist or Pinterest-worthy, it's practical. However, if you think your caddy is starting to look more cluttered than utilitarian, there is a simple item that can help. All you need is a Dollar Tree sponge holder meant for the kitchen sink to help alleviate some of the mess. 

Specifically, it's the Cooking Concepts Clear Sponge Holders – clear plastic holders made into a U-shape with suction cups on the back to help them adhere to the sides of a sink. They have perforated holes all throughout, allowing the water from the sponge to drip out, which offers plenty of air circulation for drying. And since the shower also gets a large amount of water, it can work just as well for your morning rinse as for your morning kitchen clean-up. Here are all of the ingenious ways to use it to help organize your cluttered shower.

Chances are everything in your shower caddy is essential. You probably have various shampoo bottles, conditioners, soaps, face cloths, and even squeegees, which are important for drying your shower after each use. If pruning some of those items isn't a possibility, the next best option is to place them somewhere else so it doesn't look so jam-packed. That's where the sponge holder comes in. You can utilize one or more of the holders to create individual "shelves" next to the caddy. And since they only cost $1.25 a pop, the upgrade won't set you back much, even if you decide to buy multiples. 

To use them, first assess your caddy and see what is small enough to be housed in the holder. Some common examples include razors, toothpaste and toohbrush if you brush your teeth in the shower, a bar of soap, a face cloth, and even a loofah since you can hang it by the string over the U-shaped holder. It's also a convenient place to hold hair ties, bobby pins, or clawclips if you want to keep your hair out of the way on non-wash days. 

Since the sponge holder is clear, it should be able to match most aesthetics since it will just blend into the background and let your items be the stars of the show. However, if you want to try a more eye-catching color because you're a maximalist at heart, you can try spray painting the holders with water-resistant spray paint. You will want to use a formula specifically made for plastic, as that will ensure it adheres to the holders. For instance, Rustoleum's 2X Ultra Cover High Gloss Spray is made to be used on plastic and outdoor use, meaning water won't wear off its finish. It also comes in lots of fun colors, like strawberry red or citrus yellow. However, to stay on the safe side, you would still want to put these holders on the far end of your shower, as far away from the water spray as possible in case of potential runoff. 

If you would rather not risk it but wish the holder was a little more statement-making, rather than focusing on the holder, focus on the items you store on it. For instance, if you have an old loofa but an Instagram-worthy razor, display the razor on the holder. Or if you have an organic bar of soap handmade with swirling colors, put that front and center on one of the holders and leave some of your more boring products on the shower caddy. This way, the holder not only becomes a decluttering tool, but also a showcase of some of your favorite shower items.