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15 Things That Will Keep The Peace If You And Your Partner Share One Bathroom
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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. I've been sharing a single bathroom with my partner for 13 years, so unfortunately, I really know what I'm talking about. Promising review: "Cleaning a toilet is not fun, and this product virtually does the work for you inside the bowl. Other products that drop into the tank can damage parts over time due to harsh chemicals, and I have had to replace flappers, etc. Products that hang on the bowl are simply not that effective. This product keeps the bowl clean with only an occasional light scrubbing, yes, maybe once or twice a month, depending on use. I prefer the bleach version, which gives the entire bathroom a light, clean smell and keeps the bowl crystal clear. It is important that you start out with a clean bowl, including under the rim where water jets are — get a small mirror if you have to look under the rim, you may be shocked at the mineral build-up under there. Installation is simple with the included instructions and only takes a few minutes. For me, the cartridges last for three months and are super easy to change. Stop buying all those ineffective tank/bowl treatments. I have been using this product in two bathrooms for over a year, and it has already actually saved me money. You will not regret using this product!" —Desert734 Get it from Amazon for $12.96 (also available in refills). Promising review: "This photo is of my half bathroom toilet, the one that sees the most use. It was positively DISGUSTING. I have a husband and two boys so it was just…. So gross. I scrubbed it spotless with a pumice wand, then in an act of pure optimism and desperation, I put one of these stamps in the toilet. That was two months ago. At least. This photo is from today. And I have not been diligently scrubbing the toilet every day. This toilet bowl stamp has done that for me. Over two months since I last scrubbed the toilet, and it is still SPOTLESS.Ten stars. Buy this, you will never regret it." —Amber Rae Promising review: "This can take on even the stinkiest of poos. All you do is spritz the toilet water and have no fear about stinks. This product is truly amazing. I have no fear of taking the stinkiest of poos at my boyfriend's apartment because it stamps out smells immediately and leaves the bathroom smelling clean and fresh. It also doubles as a nice room spray." —Anne Brodsky Get it from Amazon for $4.97+ (available individually, in multi-packs, and in different sizes). Promising review: "Wow, my bathroom drawers are ELEVATED now. They look clean as hell, and I can actually find stuff. Easy to snap together and organize how you'd like. Definitely buying a second set for my kitchen drawers!" —Toni Bish Get an eight-piece set from Amazon for $9.99. Promising review: "Great product for a great price. Very sturdy, but lightweight and small — under my bathroom sink is *very* small, and the metal frame is thin enough that it doesn't take up much space, and of course it allows me to utilize the empty vertical space instead of shoving things all the way to the back wall. I might rearrange the shelves, but they're just held with screws at each end, so that's easy enough to do. Comes with two supports for two shelves, but you can choose from four heights/positions. 👍🏻 Might need to order a second for under the kitchen sink..." —Calvin Laszakovits "I recently moved in with my boyfriend, and let’s just say, storage space is against me. Squeezing both of our things in this tiny bedroom and bathroom has been nothing short of a headache, so I’m trying everything I know to organize our lives better. This thing was a lifesaver. Eliminated clutter and fit perfectly around the drain under the sink, as you can move the shelf slots around. I’m very pleased." —Danielle J Get it from Amazon for $24.87+ (available in three colors). The LED light fits on any toilet bowl, has 16 color options, and will automatically turn on when you enter the bathroom in the dark and turn off when you leave or turn the overhead light on. Promising reviews: "At first, I thought that the idea of an illuminated toilet bowl was funny. However, given the choice between an illuminated toilet bowl and turning on the light, an illuminated toilet bowl is a great idea. This unit is much better than the first I used because there are no suction cups (which never stay attached), and it uses AA batteries instead of AAA, and it has a five-level dimmer for middle-of-the-night eye comfort." —William D. "Besides the utter silliness of this product, it is practical. I don't need to flip on the bathroom light at Zero Dark 30 because this little gizmo provides enough light to see by, which means I don't get blinded at 3:00 a.m. or wake up my husband. Practical and fun, and the colors are gorgeous. I bought two and will buy more in the future for gifts." —cynthia washington Get a set of two from Amazon for $24.99. Promising review: "This thing is amazing. Cuts down on toilet paper use and time in the bathroom. Also great when you share a bathroom with other people!" —H2SMSSEUA Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes, two colors, and a two-pack). Promising review: "This is the best thing I have purchased from Amazon! It is holding two brushes, a blow-dryer, and four other heating tools! Best used with a blow-dryer that has a retractable cord." —katie The shelf now comes with extra-long screws for easier wall mounting. Promising review: "I absolutely love this thing! I have much less clutter on my sink thanks to this. If there's anyone not sure if it will fit due to an object, all you need is 1.25 inches of space between the edge of your existing outlet plate and the piece of furniture. I have a GFCI with a standard wall plate." —Amazon Customer "I used these in my bathrooms to hold cell phones and my husband's electric razor. Very nice when you do not have any counter or vanity space near the sinks." —Barbara Landry Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four colors, three styles, and in one or two packs). Promising review: "I wash the entire thing biweekly, and it’s easy to wash! Love how I can take everything apart! Functionality is 10/10. Def worth the price! Love the cups! Perfect amount of toothpaste that comes out for elementary-aged kids so far! I squeeze mine myself. But perfect for our family of four that shares one small bathroom. Makes life easier with space! Protection for the toothbrush is the cups!" —jenny Get it from Amazon for $13.59+ (available in two colors and three sizes). Promising review: "I've had a hard time trying to find canvas bags that would hold up to the amount of laundry and hardship my bags go through. Also had a hard time finding a design that would work for what I needed. I highly recommend this one because I was able to hang it up on the back of our bathroom door and then use the bottom zipper to get the clothes easily instead of taking it off the hooks and taking the whole bag downstairs." —Trevor Hobbs Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three colors and two-packs). Promising review: "I have two sons who share a bathroom, and I probably don’t have to tell you that it gets dirty fast! But this spray is amazing. 👏🏻 I usually have to scrub their tub with a Magic Eraser every week or two, and I sprayed this in there, waited two hours, and easily wiped it sparkling clean with a baby wipe!! I’m impressed!" —amber ward "My husband insists on using Irish Spring bar soap, which leaves terrible soap scum. I’ve tried nearly everything, but the scum would come back in a day or two. I finally caved and bought Wet & Forget. I sprayed the shower for four straight days, and never scrubbed. I rinsed the walls 12 hours after each spraying. It’s been two weeks since I last applied, and I haven’t received an accumulation at all! This is soooo worth the money!" —K. Rheault Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two scents, two sizes, and two-packs). Promising review: "Living in a household where both my girlfriend and I have long hair (plus I have facial hair), hair in the drain has always been an issue. We tried a few different products that worked to an extent, but never great. We got our Tubshroom about two weeks ago, and it has worked amazingly. Its effectiveness is in its simplicity. It is a single piece of durable rubber that is flexible enough to snugly fit into any drain. Because of the way it fits in the drain, there is literally no way for hair to get past it. There is no installation. Open the package and place it in the drain. The material and design keep it in place. When a bit of hair builds up in it, pull it out of the drain, quickly remove the hair, and place it back in the drain.I rarely write product reviews, but this product is such a simple, but perfectly designed solution to the hair clogging the drain problem, I can't believe that this product wasn't made decades ago.I gave it five stars. Barring any long-term durability issues (I don't foresee any), I don't see any reason why I would give it any less." —Dori Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in six colors and a two-pack). Promising review: "This product has been a game changer for our smallish double sink vanity. The product is sturdy enough that it can easily support my pretty heavy Caboodles, Dyson airwrap case, and more, all at the same time. I have so much more space to get ready without invading my husband’s already small side or having to put things on the floor. And I love that the silicone is heat-resistant! I’ve been able to put hot tools in it without a problem. I don’t really have any complaints about it." —Jaclyn C. Get it from Amazon for $12.41+ (available in two sizes and nine colors). Promising review: "I love this rug. Non-slip, soft, and quick drying. Have washed and put it in the dryer, and the rubber backing is holding up great. Not a lot of lint either. This rug is by far worth every cent. Not falling apart like many others. Have purchased two different colors and will buy again if they start to fall apart (seems like that will be a while) or I decide I want to change the colors in my bathrooms." —A Customer Get it from Amazon for $11.98+ (available in 13 sizes and 27 colors). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity. 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