A Knife Rack Is The Key To Finally Decluttering Your Bathroom

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Who knew a knife rack could do more than just hold cooking utensils? Probably not a lot of us. Believe it or not, this kitchen gadget could become your secret weapon to taming bathroom clutter. Think about the last time you rummaged through your bathroom drawers searching for tweezers, or that time when you needed bobby pins but couldn't find them anywhere. These itty-bitty tools always seem to either disappear or crowd the countertop. And that's where a magnetic knife strip, like IKEA's HULTARP Magnetic knife rack, comes in as the key to finally decluttering your bathroom. Slap it on the wall, and it'll help keep small bathroom essentials organized.

Do note that this storage hack is meant specifically for metal items (such as nail clippers, eyelash curlers, and scissors) due to their magnetic nature. Regardless, we like that it keeps everything neatly displayed, easy to grab, and even easier to put back. You can mount it beside your sink area for easy access. Or, hang it on the inside of your cabinet door for a sleek, hidden bathroom storage solution. But the cherry on top? Magnetic knife racks are super slim and compact, so they barely take up any space on the wall.

The hack itself is pretty straightforward. First, have your magnetic bar ready. Of course, the aforementioned HULTARP magnetic knife rack, which measures 15 inches long, isn't your only option. You can snag something longer — like the 22-inch KUNGSFORS Magnetic knife rack — if you're sharing a bathroom with other people. This one can hold a bunch of things with no problem. For those looking for something shorter, the x-bet MAGNET Acacia Wood Magnetic Strip might do the trick at only 10 inches across.

Then comes the installation process. Generally, these knife racks need to be screwed into the wall, but that wouldn't be renter-friendly. If drilling holes isn't an option, use strong adhesive tape to mount the rack instead. Bonus points if you have a metal surface in your bathroom, since the magnetic strip will cling to it instantly.

Once installed, all you have to do is line your grooming tools and hair accessories onto the knife rack. Perhaps you could throw a magnetic pencil holder (such as the zeyce Metal Pen and Pencil Organizer) into the mix to house non-metal essentials. That way, your makeup brushes can join in on the fun, too — and you get to keep your favorite items together and your countertops clear at the same time.