Genius or major safety risk? Kmart shopper’s clever bathroom trick sparks debate
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Keeping the bathroom neat and clutter-free can be a challenge, especially when everyday essentials are constantly on display.
But one clever shopper has found an unexpected way to tidy up a common eyesore—transforming an affordable Kmart find into a stylish storage solution.
What started as a simple home hack has now sparked a wave of interest, with many praising the idea for its practicality and sleek design.
A Kmart shopper came up with a clever way to keep her kids’ bathroom looking neat and clutter-free, repurposing an affordable storage unit for unexpected use.
Instead of using the $29 Linear Cosmetic Countertop Cabinet for skincare or makeup, she modified it to discreetly store three electric toothbrushes and other dental care essentials.
She shared her creative solution on social media, explaining: ‘So I hate that my kid’s bathroom is also the bathroom used by guests and partially hate that their toothbrushes are out on the vanity, so I did some alterations to this Kmart makeup storage unit.’
‘Thought I would share in case toothbrushes are driving anyone else crazy.’
To make the setup more functional, she used an item from her husband’s shed to raise the cabinet, allowing space for the chargers to be hidden inside.
Other shoppers were impressed, with one commenting: ‘That’s a brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing.’
‘Also, if you have a loo in the bathroom, it’s good to have your toothbrushes protected from flush vapours!’
The original poster agreed, replying: ‘Exactly, flush vapour grosses me out.’
‘I absolutely agree and love this!’ another said.
‘Adding to the cart now!’
‘Great idea, closed off to the elements [especially] if you have someone over who flushes the toilet with toilet seat up. Yuck,’ a third added.
‘Cord management at its finest, great idea,’ someone else wrote.
‘That's so smart,’ another added.
Despite the praise, some raised concerns about the safety of storing electrical cords in an enclosed space.
One person warned: ‘Those cords still being wrapped up is a major fire hazard, and so are all the cords squished into a small area.’
Another pointed out the risk of water damage, saying: ‘Just be careful that the toothbrushes aren’t dripping water down into the base where your power board is.’
‘With electric toothbrushes, if not dried properly, they do drip water, and I’m concerned it’ll run into the hole you have going into the compartment where the power board is.’
The shopper reassured others that she only charged the toothbrushes once a week for a few hours and didn’t leave them plugged in all the time.
For those looking to keep their toothbrushes free from airborne bacteria, simply closing the toilet lid before flushing could be a simpler alternative—though it wouldn’t solve the issue of bathroom clutter.
A study by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder found that flushing without closing the lid could send germs and bacteria more than 1.5 metres into the air.
These particles could then settle on toothbrushes, towels, and countertops, increasing the risk of contamination.
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Would you try this clever bathroom storage hack? Do the safety concerns make you think twice?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
But one clever shopper has found an unexpected way to tidy up a common eyesore—transforming an affordable Kmart find into a stylish storage solution.
What started as a simple home hack has now sparked a wave of interest, with many praising the idea for its practicality and sleek design.
A Kmart shopper came up with a clever way to keep her kids’ bathroom looking neat and clutter-free, repurposing an affordable storage unit for unexpected use.
Instead of using the $29 Linear Cosmetic Countertop Cabinet for skincare or makeup, she modified it to discreetly store three electric toothbrushes and other dental care essentials.
She shared her creative solution on social media, explaining: ‘So I hate that my kid’s bathroom is also the bathroom used by guests and partially hate that their toothbrushes are out on the vanity, so I did some alterations to this Kmart makeup storage unit.’
Shopper’s clever Kmart hack stuns buyers. Image source: Facebook
‘Thought I would share in case toothbrushes are driving anyone else crazy.’
To make the setup more functional, she used an item from her husband’s shed to raise the cabinet, allowing space for the chargers to be hidden inside.
Other shoppers were impressed, with one commenting: ‘That’s a brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing.’
‘Also, if you have a loo in the bathroom, it’s good to have your toothbrushes protected from flush vapours!’
The original poster agreed, replying: ‘Exactly, flush vapour grosses me out.’
‘I absolutely agree and love this!’ another said.
‘Adding to the cart now!’
‘Great idea, closed off to the elements [especially] if you have someone over who flushes the toilet with toilet seat up. Yuck,’ a third added.
‘Cord management at its finest, great idea,’ someone else wrote.
‘That's so smart,’ another added.
Despite the praise, some raised concerns about the safety of storing electrical cords in an enclosed space.
One person warned: ‘Those cords still being wrapped up is a major fire hazard, and so are all the cords squished into a small area.’
Another pointed out the risk of water damage, saying: ‘Just be careful that the toothbrushes aren’t dripping water down into the base where your power board is.’
‘With electric toothbrushes, if not dried properly, they do drip water, and I’m concerned it’ll run into the hole you have going into the compartment where the power board is.’
The shopper reassured others that she only charged the toothbrushes once a week for a few hours and didn’t leave them plugged in all the time.
For those looking to keep their toothbrushes free from airborne bacteria, simply closing the toilet lid before flushing could be a simpler alternative—though it wouldn’t solve the issue of bathroom clutter.
A study by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder found that flushing without closing the lid could send germs and bacteria more than 1.5 metres into the air.
These particles could then settle on toothbrushes, towels, and countertops, increasing the risk of contamination.
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Would you try this clever bathroom storage hack? Do the safety concerns make you think twice?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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