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    28 Things To Upgrade Your Bathroom That Don't Cost Much Money

    Some cleaning and redecorating will make your bathroom feel brand new.

    1. Faux-marble tile that'll help you transform your not-so-cute bathroom into one you'd likely see as an "After" on one of those HGTV renovation shows. They're peel-and-stick, so if you've ever decorate your laptop case you can likely apply these tiles without a hitch.

    Just make sure you avoid the actual sink, as these are flexible and humidity resistant but not waterproof. 

    Promising review: "Really made my bathroom stand out and it was super easy to apply. Adhesive seems very strong. I recommend making sure everything is lined up before pressing down firmly. Once it's down it's hard to peel back off." —Andy

    Get it from Amazon for $26.99.

    2. An automatic cleaning toilet bowl cartridge to pop into the top of your tank — it'll last up to three months and clean with every single flush. Now that's a cleaning product worth testing out.

    Promising review: "This works absolutely phenomenal. I would clean the bowl area every weekend like clockwork to remove mold or something…Our municipal water system may not inject enough chlorine to prohibit? But toilet cleaning is a breeze now!!! Works on the Koehler new low flush systems…amazing. No chlorine damage to rubber parts either like other devices! Pretty simple instructions to install." —CdrW

    Get it from Amazon for $10 (and you can snag refill cartridges here).

    3. An over-the-door cabinet organizer so you won't have to fumble through a pile of wires each time you try to track down your straightener versus your blow-dryer. 

    Reviewer's before picture of hair tools in one messy pile
    Reviewer's after picture of everything now organized

    Promising review: "This product did exactly what I needed it to. Before all my items were in a drawer and the cords were a pain, but with this metal basket it minimized clutter, keeps things organized and separate, and it also looks nice. It fits two of my blow-dryers, a flat iron, and curling wand. The bars are adjustable, as well (just use the twisties it came with to secure them in place). Worth the buy!" —Alyssa Jewell

    Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in five finishes).

    4. A jar of internet-beloved The Pink Stuff, which is an all-purpose cleaning paste that'll help you bring some sparkle and shine into your bathroom.

    Reviewer using it to clear up hard water stains in tub
    a reviewer's tiled bathroom partially cleaned by the pink stuff

    After hearing what incredible things The Pink Stuff can do, I finally ordered it and tried it for myself. Honestly, wow! It really does work wonders. I tried it first on my Le Creuset cast-iron pan (seen above, right) and really was amazed at how just one pass with The Pink Stuff (and a scouring brush) took off almost every stain! I can't wait to try it on literally everything in my home that needs a deep cleaning.

    Promising review: "It removed stubborn mold and grime from my shower tile grout with use of a hard bristle toothbrush. It removed hard water stains from my sinks and faucets. I noticed it really does remove mineral build up, but it takes a lot of elbow grease and repetitive applications before you start seeing progress. The texture feels similar to when you mix honey with sugar to make a lip scrub, except it’s super fine grit and more pasty like putty or clay. It works amazing so far! No overpowering smell (barely any smell at all), easy to use, and a little product goes a long way. I haven’t tried it on rust yet so we’ll see how that goes. Over all very pleased and impressed so far. Highly recommend!" —Marissa

    Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

    5. A grout pen to help you restore your tile floor and bathroom walls and leave 'em looking like they were just installed. Feel free to enthusiastically yell "YOU COULD EAT OFF OF THESE FLOORS!" after the job is done.

    a tile counter with yellowed and stained grout
    the same white tile counter looking brand new and all white and clean

    Promising review: "These things are awesome! I cleaned my bathroom tile grout first because the lady that lived there before me really let it go. A few places stayed stained and I was worried it wouldn't cover them, but all grout areas are bright white and look new now!" —Donna K Cook

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in narrow and wide tips).

    6. Some double shower curtain hooks — one of the easiest but most impactful upgrades you can make in your bathroom. You can throw back your shower curtain with reckless abandon knowing it won't snag.

    closeup of double hook shower curtain hook
    Elizabeth Lilly / BuzzFeed

    "I detest loop shower rings because they're such a hassle when you're swapping out a shower liner or taking down your shower curtain to wash it. Yep, these are my shower hooks and they're sturdy enough to stay balanced when you switch out the liner or shower curtain." —Elizabeth

    Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three colors).

    7. Plus a curved shower curtain rod that'll make your shower feel waaaay bigger! And, let's be honest, no one likes when the steam pushes the shower liner into their space and leaves 'em feeling like they were just tickled by a ghost. 

    reviewer pic of bathroom with curved shower curtain rod
    another angle of the shower rod

    Promising review: "I am in love with this perfect matte black curved shower curtain rod! Semi easy to install. Because it’s curved, it does take some time to install both sides and make sure it’s lined up. Comes with everything you could need to install. Other than that, this shower rod is a dream." —Siarra

    Get it from Amazon for $41.99+ (available in five finishes).

    8. A Wet & Forget shower cleaner you can use to maintain your shower's cleanliness after you've already put in the hard work to get it back to a sparkling clean state. It'll be *SO* much easier to clean going forward — you'll thank your past self for ordering this, trust me.

    Promising review: "I had a horrible gray ring on the bottom of my shower that was impossible to remove. I had tried the Dawn Dish Soap method (with a lot of scrubbing), and even used toilet bowl cleaner to try to remove the soap scum. My next step was to tear out and replace the shower pan and tile. I figured this was my last chance and ordered the Wet and Forget Shower Spray and really coated the shower walls and floor pan and walked away. I CANNOT begin to tell you how happy I was to rinse down the walls sometime later and watch all that crud roll right down the drain!! This is the best product I have ever used in my life!! Works great and no toxic fumes!!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $20.08.

    9. A magnificent toilet cleaning gel stamp from Scrubbing Bubbles, so when you finally get around to thoroughly cleaning your bowl it'll do the heavy lifting until the next time you think to yourself "when was the last time I cleaned this thing?" and release a fresh scent each time you flush.

    Gif of a hand stamping the gel in a toilet, the toilet flushing, and arrows showing how the gel is able to clean the bowl
    The stamp in its packaging
    Scrubbing Bubbles / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie8Pubca84E, www.amazon.com

    Check out a TikTok of the Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp to see it in action! 

    "I have this product and it really does work! It took me a minute to figure out how to apply it, but after reading the enclosed directions it was a cinch! You quite literally stamp it into the inside of the toilet bowl and leave it be. It smells super refreshing for a long time — as if you've cleaned your toilet every time you flush." —Heather

    Promising review: "I was sooo skeptical and was confused about how they’d work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! They’re super interesting but they do the job." —Janet

    Get it from Amazon for $4.37

    10. An outlet shelf you can use to house your electric toothbrush, a razor, or a wireless speaker — no need to utilize your precious counter space. 

    three pics of shelf that fits behind the outlet covers shown both with the shelf on top or at the bottom
    Amazon

    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

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in four colors).

    11. A bottle of mold and mildew remover, so your bathroom's grout can resemble the likes of that fabulous resort you've been eyeing for your next tropical vacation. Your bathroom is going to smell incredibly clean once you've removed all that lingering gunk.

    BuzzFeed Shopping editor's before-and-after of a moldy corner of a shower compared to the mold almost completely gone
    Heather Braga / BuzzFeed

    "There wasn't a lot of ventilation in my apartment bathroom, so during the summer the grout used to get gunky and gross looking from the humidity. I had been battling this specific bathroom grime for weeks and tried a whole array of products to no avail. Finally, I purchased Skylarlife Home Mold and Mildew Remover Gel. The results were outstanding. It’s super simple: put on a pair of gloves and apply the clear gel around your grout. Let it sit for five to six hours (I suggest opening all your windows, it’s got a strong smell) then rinse it off with cold water." —Heather

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    12. A container of touch-up paint to help cover up all the pesky chips and markings that somehow, despite your best efforts to keep your walls look as nice as they day they were painted, always seem to appear. 

    A customer review before and after photo of their dresser with a chip in the paint and then without it
    A customer review photo of them holding the paint next to the wall it was just used on

    Soto is a small business!

    Promising review: "Rather than ditching furniture into a landfill, which is bad for the environment and one's pocketbook, this product allows you to give new life to existing furniture. Between the Soto touchup and new handles, my entertainment center looks like new....for less than $35. If you can use liquid paper, you can use this. I just ordered another bottle for porcelain. This is a fantastic product. You will love it!" —LexiNYC

    Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in eight colors).

    13. A rust stain-removing gel for anyone who inherited an unseemly bathroom but needs to work with what they've got — this will revive it to a much more inhabitable state. You can thank us later.

    reviewer's shower covered in dark orange rust
    the same shower completely white with no rust

    Promising review: "I cannot say enough great things about this product. We just purchased a home that has a well with very high iron content in the water. I tried everything to remove the stains from our three toilets but nothing worked. I found this product online and immediately went to Amazon. The results blew me away. I didn't have to scrub at all. I let it sit in the tank for several hours and the results floored me!" —Toni Huitt

    Get it from Amazon for $16.

    14. A pumice stone toilet bowl cleaner to remove stubborn stains and rings and make your toilet feel more like a porcelain throne in the process.

    toilet bowl with lots of stains
    same toilet bowl without stains

    Promising review: "OMG!!! It works!!! After having this toilet buildup I gave up on everything, but I saw that this product 'worked' and decided to give it a try... with a little elbow grease and some music blasting in the background I managed to remove it all!!! I can’t believe it. I’m so happy, I was so embarrassed when company came over and would see that, not no more... yay!!!" —Asdrubal Orantes

    Get it from Amazon for $8.65.

    15. An over-the-door towel rack built with extra hooks on it that'll hold your robe or awkwardly-shaped hair towel (they just don't lay nicely across a towel bar!) so you don't default to plopping them atop the toilet.

    back of bathroom door with a towel rack that has three tiers of racks for towels
    Amazon

    Get it from Amazon for $20.01+ (available in three finishes).

    16. An easy-install safety grip that'll give you an extra hand (literally) to help you get in and out of the tub. I'd highly recommend it for anyone who has had a foot/leg injury or is pregnant. (I've experienced both and wish I had one of these to assist!)

    handle stuck to tub
    Amazon

    Can be used on tub surfaces and shower walls. Simply press the tab levers to securely attach. Safe-er-Grip is a small business.

    Promising review: "After slipping in the shower on several occasions, it was time to look for some sort of assistance. My initial thought on these suction cup products was, were they really going to be able to hold my 185 lbs. after grabbing them for leverage to help prevent another slip and fall? SHOCKED!! Not only was I shocked at the gripping capacity of these suction cups, but being so simple to move around is a big plus. It took a couple of adjustments to find the perfect spot for me, which would have been a mess using a permanent grab bar. Would and have recommended these to anyone needing that extra help in the shower or anywhere else there's a smooth surface for the suction cups to adhere to. Great for the grandkids too because of the ease at which they can moved at any time!" —Kokomo Mike

    Get it from Amazon for $11.89+ (available in two styles).

    17. toothbrush holder and dispenser, because mornings are hard enough to cope with so you might as well mount this bad boy and let it dispense your toothpaste for you. It's the little things!

    The white stand mounted to a mirror with a space for two toothpastes and two toothbrushes
    close up showing a toothbrush getting paste from the dispenser

    Promising review: "I love this item! I saw it originally on TikTok and thought it would be perfect for our bathroom! We have one bathroom upstairs and five people who use it. This cleared up so much counter space for us! There are ventilation holes where the cups go to help make sure they dry properly. The toothpaste dispenser has really been working to get every last drop out of the tube. Would definitely recommend for a family or kids' bathroom. There is also a little storage compartment behind the toothpaste that is great for extra brushes, cotton swabs, or flossers." —Sariyah J

    Get it from Amazon for $16.77+ (available in three colors).

    18. A shower curtain liner with mesh storage pockets you can use to stow all of your extra supplies. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razors, you name it — it can be kept right in here.

    clear shower curtain liner with mesh pockets for toiletries
    Elizabeth Lilly / BuzzFeed

    "Yep, you're looking at my shower! I upgraded from a corner tension rod caddy and never want to go back. The mesh pockets drain water so your liner won't get all icky. And they make it easy to tell the difference between the minimalist packaging for your face wash and shave cream when it's way too early in the morning. Read my full review of Maytex Pockets Shower Curtain Liner (#2) to learn more about why I'm in love with an object that can't love me back." —Elizabeth

    Get it from Amazon for $25.92.

    19. An expandable under-sink kit that'll fit around all of the awkward pipes under your bathroom sink. You can use it to nicely store your cleaning products and spare rolls of toilet paper.

    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 it's just held with screws on 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..." —Jennifer Mowry

    Get it from Amazon for $23.87 (available in two finishes).

    20. A drawer organizer that's what storage dreams are made of. The TikTok influencer you've been watching strategically put their entire home in-place? They've got nothin' on you!

    Reviewer photo of their cluttered drawers
    The same reviewer's cluttered toiletries looking neatly organized in storage bins

    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 it from Amazon for $14.50.

    21. timed safety shutoff plug so the next time you head out the front door, lock it behind you, and get into your car you won't have the lingering thought "did I turn my straightener off?" then need to get out and back track through ALL of these steps to make sure it is, in fact, off.

    closeup of the timer plugin in an outlet
    a hair straightener resting on a towel on a bathroom counter plugged up to the timer
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Best ever. I just have to press the button and it auto turns on and shuts off after 30 minutes. I'm constantly forgetting to turn off my hair straightener so this is preventing house fires and saving electricity, yay! I originally was worried 30 minutes is too little time to do my hair and was looking for a one-hour version but it turns out 30 minutes is actually more than enough. And it really isn't that bad if I need another 30 minutes and have to press the button again LOL. I no longer worry about setting my house on fire from leaving on my hair straightener so I highly recommend." —AoiMizuno

    Get it from Amazon for $11.59 (available in three timer types).

    22. eucalyptus bundle that'll look absolutely gorgeous hanging in your shower but, more importantly, bring a soothing botanical scent to all of your bathroom activities.

    person standing in a shower and hanging up the large bundle of eucalyptus
    a eucalyptus bundle in a shower

    Mama Wunderbear is a small business!

    Promising review: "I was super excited when my eucalyptus bundle arrived beautifully wrapped and smelling magnificent! My entire bathroom smells divine and gives me a true sense of calm. It not only looks lush and smells delicious but I believe it is a stress reliever. I highly recommend this product! Love Love Love!!" —Kristen Evanson 

    Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

    23. rotating makeup/skincare organizer you can use to showcase all of the stunning bottles you've compiled as you've built your *flawless* skincare routine. Glow on, show it off!

    Reviewer spinning the clear acrylic organizer full of products
    Reviewer image of it full of products

    Check it out on TikTok here

    Promising review: "Just another thing TikTok made me buy! The quality of the plastic is really great and I love that you can move the shelves as you see fit." —Reagan

    Get it from Amazon for $27.99

    24. A bamboo bath caddy tray to give you just one more reason to fill your tub to the brim and soak for hours while listening to Enya.

    Reviewer photo of bathtub caddy in bathroom
    Reviewer photo of bathtub caddy in bathroom

    Royal Craft Wood is a small business!

    Promising review: "My husband works from home and does a LOT of work from the bathtub (lucky him!). This fits his mug of tea, cellphone, and laptop perfectly! I was worried because our tub is attached to the wall and there is not a lot of tub edge on the wall side, but this fits very securely. He even has room for a book on one side. There is a removable tray for you to lay your cell or a book in. It also looks very stylish." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $46.99+ (available in six colors).

    25. motion-activated toilet light so when you inevitably head to the bathroom at 2 a.m. to pee you won't have to shield your eyes from the overhead lights in the process.

    It fits on any toilet bowl, and has 16 colors, 5 brightness levels, and a 170-degree radius.

    Promising review: "At first I thought that the idea of an illuminated toilet bowl was funny. However, given the choice of an illuminated toilet bowl, turning on the light, or missing, 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 use AA batteries instead of AAA, and it has a five-level dimmer for middle-of-the-night eye comfort." —William D.

    Get two from Amazon for $22.99.

    26. Shower curtain holders to keep your liner nicely in place instead so you won't have to fret about water splashing all over your floor.

    hands slipping shower curtain into a white square that's mounted on tile surround
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I use these in my shower, no more clingy shower curtain and no more water on the floor! The adhesive is strong and the clip itself is tight, very easy to clean! Great quality, reasonably priced and fast shipping!" —Lizzy66

    Get a four-pack from Amazon for $9.99.

    If you're a renter, it's a good idea to adhere these with water-resistant removable strips instead. Get a four-pack from Amazon for $4.28.

    27. Fancy reusable dispenser bottles you can fill with your favorite shampoo, conditioner, and body wash while also curating a spa-like vibe for your bathroom! No more mixed and totally nonmatching bottles creating eyesores in the midst of your go-to relaxation spot.

    Reviewer's shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles are shown on the wall of a shower
    Reviewer's shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles are shown on the wall of a shower

    Maisonovo is a small business that sells home goods.

    Promising review: "I love these bottles. They make everything uniform and high-end looking for a fraction of the price. They hold up amazing. I bought another set for my second bathroom." —Cindy

    Get it from Amazon for $27.90+ (available with or without the wall mounts and in four colors).

    28. And a sandalwood all-purpose cleaner concentrate that might just actually make you look forward to cleaning your bathroom — just think of how freakin' fantastic it's going to smell when you're all done!

    the bottle of cleaner
    Good Vibes

    Good Vibes is a Black woman-owned small business in Philadelphia that makes an array of plant-based cleaning products. The product itself is very soapy, so be sure to dilute it properly before going to town on all of your surfaces. You can also use it as a laundry booster or spot cleaner for clothes or carpet. 

    Promising review: "All the Good Vibes products work well, this is my favorite scent. I use it mostly for cleaning bathrooms and the floors throughout my home. It did an amazing job, however, cleaning the outside of a car that hadn't been washed in over a year. Two thumbs up!!" —my favorite

    Get it from Good Vibes for $12.50.

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