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    40 Ways To Upgrade Your Bathroom That Don't Require A Ton Of Work

    Give your bathroom a refresh without it being a huge time (or money) suck.

    1. Reseal all the cracks in your tub and tile with a caulk sealant to bring the whole area back to life and make it look new and clean.

    2. Install window film in your shower window for both added privacy (while still letting the light in) and a touch of elegance.

    A customer review photo of their bathroom window with the film installed

    3. Replace your old tattered bathmat with a fluffy, nonskid option that'll make you feel like you're stepping out onto a cloud. Just be aware any pets might try to make it their new bed.

    4. Or lay down a low-profile vinyl mat with a chic tile design. It's anti-slip and waterproof as well as hypoallergenic and recyclable.

    person walking into a shower with a black and white tile mat behind them

    5. Address the gross build-up in the crevices of your bathroom with mold and mildew cleaner, because that gunk isn't just unsightly — bathroom mold can irritate allergies and asthma if left unattended.

    6. And refresh the old stained grout on your tile floors or shower walls with a nontoxic, waterproof grout pen — a far easier and cheaper alternative to having it professionally regrouted.

    7. Clean all the gunk out of your bathtub with an Oh Yuk jetted tub cleaner — just prepare yourself mentally to see what comes out of the jets, but at least you'll feel better about soaking in an actually clean tub afterward.

    8. Then tackle the buildup in your toilet with a pumice stone toilet bowl cleaner capable of removing the rust, mineral deposits, and stains that you can't bear to look at for one more day.

    9. Invest in a beautiful decorative shower curtain to tie the aesthetic of the entire room together. It's probably the simplest, easiest way to improve how your bathroom looks.

    The fabric shower curtain hanging around a bathtub

    10. Or opt for a curtain with pockets so it can double as storage! No more balancing your various bottles of shampoo and conditioner on the narrow bathtub ledge.

    shower curtain with pockets with shampoos in pocket

    11. Hang a bundle of fresh eucalyptus in your shower to provide some luxe-feeling aromatherapy when it steams up with your shower steam. Also it just LOOKS nice.

    A bundle of eucalyptus hanging from a shower head

    12. Attach a bamboo magnetic strip to hold all your small odds and ends in place — no more searching for your nail clippers for five full minutes.

    The magnetic strip installed in a bathroom drawer

    13. Get your shower door looking clear and spiffy again with a hard water stain remover. Because it's hard to feel like you're getting clean when you're surrounded by a layer of built-up residue.

    A customer review before and after photo showing the results of the hard water stain remover

    14. Make a proper home for your electric toothbrush (currently balanced precariously next to your faucet) with a shelf designed to be installed over the power outlet. It's a space-efficient *and* aesthetically pleasing place for your toothbrush to charge when you're not brushing.

    reviewer image of shelf installed over outlet and electric toothbrush on it and plugged in to outlet below

    15. Replace your assortment of shampoo, conditioner, and hand soap bottles with clear glass soap dispensers that instantly ~elevate~ the aesthetic of your shower or sink area by giving your products a clean, consistent look.

    A customer review photo of four soap dispensers in their shower

    16. And adorn them with elegant labels so you (and guests) will know what that nameless liquid is inside.

    17. Inject a bit of fancy spa resort energy into your bathroom by swapping in waterfall faucets.

    18. And make your showers feel just as fancy when you install a high-pressure rainfall showerhead with an adjustable extension arm so you can set your preferred angle and height.

    19. Splurge on a brand new set of thick, Turkish cotton bath towels that'll make stepping out of the shower and drying off feel like a luxurious experience.

    A stack of the towels in white

    20. Rescue your old rental shower with a rust stain remover — because your shower was once pearly white, and it can be so again.

    A customer review photo showing the results of the rust remover on their shower

    21. Address that clogged drain that leaves you with a foot of standing water while showering with FlexiSnake drain cleaning tool — it's capable of grabbing that disgusting hair monster and pulling it out of your drain for good.

    A customer review photo showing the gunk they pulled out of their drain

    22. If your tub is in *desperate* need of a deep clean, make it easier on yourself with these nylon brushes that literally attach to a drill to ramp up your cleaning horsepower — no need to call the professionals.

    23. Add a fresh coat of paint to your bathroom walls to add a pop of color — or cover up a paint color you're *not* vibing with anymore.

    A freshly painted bathroom

    24. Set up a bamboo bench that's not only a place to sit while getting ready, but also additional storage space for your towels and bath supplies.

    The bench in the natural bamboo color

    25. Make full use of the storage space underneath your sink (no matter how limited) with adjustable shelves made to fit around that awkward pipe in the middle.

    26. Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and a little elbow grease to make your bathroom tub and tile glisten again. This durable sponge is capable of breaking down tough grime and soap scum that's built up over years of use.

    several shots of a reviewer's very clean-looking bathroom after an hour of scrubbing it down with mr clean magic eraser

    27. Store and display your best bath towels on a decorative ladder at easy reach. It's a nice option if you don't want to put holes in your wall!

    The decorative ladder leaned against a wall holding blankets

    28. Or if you're going for more of a rustic farmhouse vibe, hang your towels using jumbo clothespin clips — we love functional decor!

    A set of jumbo clothespin bathroom towel holder

    29. Designate a space for hot tools with a space-efficient organizer so they're not sprawled out on your counter or taking up a drawer. Your curling iron, hair straighter, and dryer can sit neatly in this holder for easy access and even be hung off the cabinet or sink.

    30. Arrange a set of apothecary jars on your counter or shelf and fill them with things like cotton swabs or bath bombs. It'll help your bathroom feel even more organized and thoughtfully put together.

    The set of jars filled with cotton swabs, balls, and decor

    31. Dissolve the caked-on soap scum and grime that's taken up residence on your tub and shower doors with a powerful scum and grime remover — oh, so *that's* what my bathtub is supposed to look like.

    A customer review photo showing their bathtub before and after using the remover

    32. Get in between the cracks of your dirty bathroom tile with a deep-clean brush set so that even the crevices are cleaner than they've been since the day you moved in.

    33. And target those especially *bad* areas with a fast-acting grout cleaner made to deep clean and remove decades of dirt built up in between your tiles.

    34. Install a toilet paper holder with a lil' shelf to hold your phone so it doesn't accidentally slip into the toilet bowl instead. Whoops.

    The toilet paper holder in brushed nickel

    35. Utilize a tall, narrow space with a bathroom floor cabinet featuring a hole for pulling out TP and concealed storage where you can put even more rolls — because there's nothing worse than running out without extra TP around.

    36. Or stash a few extra rolls of TP in a minimalist canister that won't stick out as an eyesore.

    The canister in pink

    37. Hang an inspirational message near your bathroom mirror, both for decoration and an extra boost of confidence as you get ready in the mornings — this neon light would do the trick.

    A neon sign that reads, "Babe you look so cool."

    38. Restore your porcelain and make it look almost brand new by going to town on it with The Pink Stuff, an internet-beloved paste made to tackle stains, dirt, and grime practically anywhere. Put it to test anywhere you've long given up on getting clean and watch it work its magic.

    before and after of a sink cleaned with the pink stuff - the before photo shows it dirty and scratched up, while the after photo shows the porcelain looking clean and almost brand new

    39. Or try a natural, plant-based cleaner made to dissolve soap scum, grime, streaks, makeup spills, and pretty much any sort of mess you might need to tackle in your bathroom. The best part is the eucalyptus and tea tree scent it'll leave behind afterward.

    A customer review photo showing half their shower floor cleaned

    40. And finally, consider these investmentworthy tips for upgrading your bathroom:

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