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February 2005
Organize This
Closet Case
Reconfiguring a niche for towels and toiletries
The bathroom closet is a haven for disarray. In a fast-paced household, it can
quickly become the dumping ground for towels and toiletries. We asked Linda
Rothschild, a 
professional organizer based in New York City, to share her tried-and
true methods for taming this problem terrain. Here's what she said:
- Lay plastic liners on wire shelving so small items won't fall through. (Liners
also prevent indentations from forming on towels.)
- Arrange linens by size and function and stack in neat piles.
- Place surplus bath items - bags of cotton balls, rolls of toilet paper, bars of
soap - in labeled, clear plastic containers.
- Stash laundry in a hamper. Those with tilt-out bins are ideal for tight
spaces.
Install multiple hooks strong enough to support heavy bathrobes and towels on the inside of the door.
- Store aromatic candles or scented soap to keep closet contents smelling
fresh.