While you may think your bathroom looks decent, it could actually give off a negative impression if it’s filled with clutter including too many products, children’s bath toys, and the like.

“A messy bathroom disrupts the daily routine, making it difficult to quickly find what you need,” says Natalie Ron, founder of Swoon Spaces. “By addressing these questions, you can simplify your morning and evening rituals, which should be relaxing and efficient, not stressful.

Read more to find out what professional organizers notice right away when they step into a messy bathroom so you can make some valuable changes as soon as possible.

Bath toys everywhere

If you have little ones, they most likely enjoy playing with various toys in the bathtub every night before bed. However, they can easily overtake the bathroom.

“Toys strewn across the tub or floor create visual clutter and can be dangerous,” says Lia Brady, founder of Organize with Lia.

However, don’t let these little things take over your entire bathroom. Brady recommends storing them in a wall or tub side organizer. These two types of solutions are an excellent choice considering that they will keep the toys in the fences and dry.

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Dirty Clothes

Don’t let your bathroom become a place to store the clothes you and your family members have been wearing all week. Brady explains how dirty clothes can pile up quickly, especially in shared bathrooms.

She recommends buying a basket to keep in the bathroom to keep the space tidy. Whether you opt for a traditional bin with a top plate, a plastic basket or a canvas one that hangs on the back of the bathroom door, there’s an option for every size of space and style.

Dispersed products

Millie Naor, founder of Bella Organizers, is extremely clear that people are not using adequate under-sink storage because products are scattered all over the place instead of neatly stored away.

“In most cases, there will be an assortment of bathroom items mixed together without a real system,” says Naor.

Instead, you’ll want to really make your under-sink space work for you. Naor recommends using vertical space with stackable drawers, bins, or both. You will need some time to decide where everything will be placed to make your daily preparation process a little easier.

“Organize items by category and put them in the basket according to their category,” says Naor.

Use this time to go through all the products you have on hand and get rid of anything that has expired.

“Not only does this create a mess, but it can also be a health issue as the ingredients go bad or become less effective over time,” Ron says of expired goods.

Cluttered Countertops

Additionally, you’ll want to make sure you keep only the essentials on your countertops. Too much seating clutter is distracting and creates the illusion of clutter in the bathroom.

Naor recommends using a medicine cabinet or the space under the sink to house everything but a bottle of hand soap, noting that even a toothbrush should be tucked safely out of sight.

“A clean surface will make the bathroom look bigger,” says Naor.

Travel toiletries

Too many toiletries in the bathroom can lead to chaos. While it’s always a good feeling to be prepared for your next trip or to welcome guests who may have forgotten their products, no one should keep too many mini-products.

“This reflects a scarcity mindset, feeling the need to ‘stock up’ for the next trip, rather than keeping a small supply but keeping it minimal,” says Ron.

She encourages people to take time and sort out what they really do and don’t need to rationalize their space.