15 Little Bathroom Tricks Your Guests Will Appreciate The Hell Out Of

You're going to need matches, extra toilet paper, and a radio to muffle those sounds nobody wants to hear.

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1. Keep your toilet paper somewhere it can be very easily found.

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Sometimes it's the smallest of gestures that are the most appreciated. If you don't have a toilet roll holder, be sure to keep your extra rolls somewhere your guests are sure to look, like in the cupboard under the sink. Avoid keeping your spare TP in another room if you can, and always make sure you're well stocked before your guests arrive.

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2. And keep a toilet brush and plunger beside your bowl.

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This one doesn't require much explaining because there's no denying that being caught in a bathroom without a plunger — when you really need one — is a true nightmare. The same goes for a brush, especially at parties when you know there's already someone waiting to use the toilet next.

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3. Leave a box of matches in clear sight, for your guests to use if they need to ~clear the air~.

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Matches, whether in a fancy jar or matchbook, are way prettier than a can of air freshener and way more effective than a scented candle.

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4. If your bathroom is exceptionally close to your living or dining area, think about adding a fan or radio.

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Turn it on before your guests arrive and I promise you they'll be thankful — for both the entertainment and noise-cancelling.

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5. If you're having a large group of people over, consider putting out a roll of paper towel in place of your regular hand towel.

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Hand towels are the perfect environment for mildew and germs to grow, especially when they're being used by more than one person — plus, you really don't know how well your guests are actually washing their hands! If you're throwing a party, replace your hand towel with a roll of paper towel and rest easy.

6. If your bathroom door doesn't lock, leave an "occupied" sign on the handle.

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Having someone walk in on you while you're on the toilet is the worst, and having someone knock on the door while you're there is similarly pretty bad. Save everyone the trouble and fashion an occupied sign out of cardboard.

7. If you have medication, birth control, or anything else you might not want particular guests to see, think ahead and move it to your bedroom.

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This tip is naturally very dependent on the relationship you have with your guests, but if there's anything in your cupboard you'd rather they not know about, or bring up over dinner, move it temporarily out of sight.

8. If your shower or bath has a habit of clogging, clear the drain before your guests arrive.

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You might be used to the fact that your shower starts pooling after a few minutes, but your guests aren't. If you regularly have to un-block your drain, add a reminder in your calendar for the night before your friends arrive.

9. Leave some reading material by the toilet, and don't be ashamed about it.

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This one's specially for guests who are staying for a long period of time. Whether they actually read your books or flick through your magazines is kind of irrelevant — it's just a little way of saying "feel at home and take your time."

10. Or if you really want to embrace the in-loo entertainment, consider buying a bathroom guest book.

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This book has a 4.7-star rating on Amazon so you know it's got to be fun. Inside, it gives guests space to doodle, rate your bathroom, and give ~details~ of their visit.

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11. If your toilet is prone to flushing troubles, warn your guests or hang a cute sign to give them a heads up.

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Every toilet is different and some just need a little extra care. If you have particularly sensitive plumbing, give your guests warning and prevent an awkward, and potentially messy, situation.

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12. Or if you have a particularly tricky shower, leave a note for your guests that explains how to find that perfect temperature.

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Think of the troubles you had with your shower when you first moved in to your place, and save your visitors the same confusion.

13. Keep tiny hotel toiletries and product samples, and give them to overnight guests.

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Hold on to in-store samples and bring home the hotel toiletries from your next trip, as they're perfect to give visitors or stock your guest bathroom (if you have one) with.

14. If your guests are staying for the weekend or longer, clear a space for them to keep their toiletries.

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When staying at a friend's, the last thing you want is to feel like all your shit is in their way. Help your guests feel at home by clearing a drawer or shelf for them to leave their makeup bag or products.

15. And leave a nightlight on overnight, so guests can find their way in the dark.

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You might know your bathroom like the back of your hand, but your guests don't. Save them from feeling guilty about turning on the light in the middle of the night, and add a glowing nightlight to your bathroom.

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