I Put a Pot Holder in My Tiny Bathroom, and It Changed Everything

I love finding household items that add functionality all over my home, and it blows my mind how versatile some surprising items can be, like soap dishes as catchalls or curtain rods as fridge storage. This proves there really are no rules for how an item can be used in your home, as long as it’s safe. 

I wondered what unsuspecting item might improve my small bathroom, where there isn’t much counter space. Bulky shampoo bottles and other toiletries frequently leave rings on the side of my bathtub due to lack of draining and storage, so I had an idea: Why not store them on a silicone pot holder?

I figured a silicone pot holder would be perfect for holding hard-to-store items in my small, moist space. It’s easy to clean, flexible, and offers more surface area. It would also catch spills from any products so I wouldn’t have to deal with any dreaded rings or stains on the side of my bathtub.

I ended up purchasing this set of six on Amazon for just $9.99. I decided to test out the bathroom pot holder hack in three ways: use it to store my toiletry bottles on it, to catch drips underneath my toilet brush, and to rest my hot hair tools on it.

I love that the pot holder instantly added more surface area, and that it’s easy to rinse off any product spills it catches. I can even toss it in the dishwasher to clean it. Plus, the waterproof silicone material makes the holder ideal to keep in my humid bathroom. I also really like how using the pot holder underneath my toilet brush keeps my floor clean, thanks to the honeycomb design that catches any drips.

Using a pot holder to sit my hair dryer on as it cools down is probably my favorite discovery. Because it’s heat-resistant up to 446 degrees Fahrenheit, it won’t melt if your tools are kept under that temperature. I always run my hair dryer on cool mode for a few seconds before switching it off to ensure I’m not putting it away hot, which can be a fire hazard. Similarly to using a dish drying rack, being able to sit hot tools down next to me on the heat-absorbing silicone while I brush my hair or attend to something else is so reassuring. It keeps hot tools from burning or warping surfaces, and I know the non-slip material can withstand extreme heat without transferring it. It’s that extra peace of mind that really makes all the difference.

Overall, I would definitely recommend giving this trick a go. There are so many different pot holders out there, so there’s bound to be something that’s perfect for your space. Of course, it’s a great way to put an old silicone pot holder you already have to good use, too!