(Part 3) Best bathroom accessories according to redditors

Shower curtain purchase link

T-Shirt purchase link

I'm gonna give you a straight answer. These are stuff I got when i went from 35k to 75k.

1. Roomba if you already don't have one. Get the 960 at least. use the always available 20% off coupon from bedbathbeyond.com
   
2. A decent new shower head if the one in your apartment is crappy. While in the bathroom get those inverted soap pumps you can attach on the wall. also recommend: curved shower curtain and new decent towels like from frontage.
   
3. I see you are on bulking diet so a good chef knife if you dont have one already and a sous vide if your diet involves lot of meat cooking.
   
4. All TVs have crappy built in sound, get a decent soundbar.
   
5. I had a shitty cat litter box, got the really nice modkat litter box. It ended up actual being easier to clean and maintian compared to my old one that was shoved instead a end table type furniture.
   
6. I love to cook, but hate using the big oven, so I got a smaller toaster oven from breville and use the big oven for storage of pots and pans.
   
7. Get those under bed, motion sensing light-sensitive led strips, I wake up and not stepping on my cat thanks to it.

OP, just a suggestion, but do what I did and get one of these to put behind it and leave that one in the bath, then you can leave the other one free to hang outside the bath and look cooler.

http://smile.amazon.com/Maytex-Mildew-Premium-Curtain-Grommets/dp/B001T4ZAX8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

I don't take issue with manufacturing being in China. I just don't believe in buying the same generic item and slapping your private label on it and pretend its yours. Just type in Shower Curtain Rings on Amazon and look at all the same shower curtain rings with a different private label.

Uigos

Wrenwane

Clipperton


Amazon is still manufacturing in China but they are working with the manufacturer to make the product to the specifics they want. To me that extra effort goes a long way.

> In fact, in reality, many triggers are completely unrelated to the actual thing being discussed.

Huh. That explains why this is my trigger. No joke. Only seems to bother me seeing/using it in person though. I always thought this mostly unrelated item meant I was weird.

I use these dispensers in my shower. I hate looking at bottles. The only bottle in our shower is face wash and it sits on top of one of the lids to this.

Direct Amazon non-affiliate link.

^^^^^unlike ^^^^^op's

If you're talking about the liner, I highly recommend an antibacterial liner. They practically never grow mold.

They sell them at Bed Bath and Beyond.

http://www.amazon.com/Maytex-Mildew-Shower-Curtain-Liner/dp/B001T4ZAX8/ref=pd_sim_hg_1

Is this a sink or a tub? What's the access like underneath?

If it's a tub, just get this: http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Tub-Stopper/dp/B0039A58HI

Toilet Plunger - Not a sink plunger
Zip Stick Drain Opener

In our last apartment we paid electricity, and had electric heat. The windows were drafty as heck. In hindsight, I wish I had taken the 30 minutes and $10 to apply some simple weather stripping.

weather stripping

Rubber stamp carousels can work for both razors and brushes. Folks also use test tube racks for razors. Personally I have a couple of these toothbrush racks on the mirror right behind my bathroom faucet. I love that it uses no counter space at all and uses space that would otherwise be dead.

Edit: fixed mangled link

YES! THat's it. Thank you! http://www.amazon.com/Acrylic-Cotton-Ball-Swab-Holder/dp/B0000E1VQY/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1381531818&sr=8-16&keywords=apothecary+jars

Get one of this style of plunger. Put it in the toilet, slowly push down to collapse the plunger then allow the plunger to expand to fill with water. Then quick push down on the plunger to force the filled bellows to push water down the drain. If the clog doesn't clear after you do this two or three tries you have bigger troubles, call a plumber.

Try this

Also you could bring a pocket shower. I love mine and it isn't a waste of weight because I also use it as my food bag and bear bag. It is barely heavier than a normal dry bag and yet doubles as a shower or water carrier you can use anywhere!

I use one of these in my shower.

Shampoo-body wash-shaving lotion

If you use body wash, it really is a lot more convenient than having to pick up the bottle and reload the brillo pad every few seconds. The rest...meh, it was more of "in for a penny, in for a pound". Plus my wife uses so many different products that there's no place to put my stuff.

I have a shower curtain that lists all the bones & features of the human skeleton.

http://www.amazon.ca/Human-Skeleton-Shower-Curtain-SMART/dp/B008I3RPQI#

At $32, it's the most expensive shower curtain I've ever bought. Totally worth it.

I've used these Dyson hand dryers at my university and they're pretty awesome.

I had the same problem. This works on everything:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GRTD942

Updated desk items:
Box to the left:
Muji 5 Drawer Acrylic Case would not really recommend... I can only fit my lipsticks and some blushes into this.
Ontop of box Makeup Brush Holder from Amazon also a cotton ball/QTip holder from Amazon
Box to the right: Awesome acrylic box (that I have now filled up and need a new one of) from Amazon again!

Both Mirrors are from Bed Bath & Beyond... Left i'm not sure but right is the Simple Human Mirror which is INCREDIBLE.

Bf here, here are the items I picked up for this:

Vanity:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00474IOJ4

Standing polish rack:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I8LMZEM

Drawers:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004KKXA58

Wall rack:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003WGQAVM

Center organizer:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001B0YMB6

Cotton ball/swab holder:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000E1VQY

Most of the polish there was not new, but I also picked up the China Glaze poolside collection (saw a recommendation for it somewhere on this subreddit) for some really summer-y colors and she seems to be happy with it:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003GMVD96

This was their most powerful they tested to save you some time.

Simple fix
Lower the showerhead

Have you met my best friend? https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Tub-Stopper/dp/B0039A58HI

You don't want floor stands. They are ugly and flimsy and take too much room. What you want is some shower curtain rods. The tension mount kind. Install them vertically between floor and ceiling, then use camera mounts to hold the lighthouses. Temporary yet sturdy, they take up only one square inch of floor space, and can even be attractive if you get a style that matches your decor.

Personally I use these rods with these camera mounts. I've used them in four different apartments and they worked perfectly every time, even with high ceilings. In fact, I've started using them to mount other things like security cameras as well.

I don't know plumbing... but if it pushed it 25' further down the line, I'd think it would be pushed into the main house drain, and the rest of the house wouldn't be draining anymore.

Yes, I tried plunging the hell out of it using one of these. Didn't seem to help, but it was also blowing back through the second drain in the laundry room sink (double).

Here is a good example of an appropriate curtain rod:

www.amazon.com/Zenith-56-Inch-72-Inch-Adjustable-Curved/dp/B004VLVU7Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382053409&sr=8-1&keywords=curved+shower+curtain+rod

The name started off as a joke, I was going to make it a throwaway but it seemed to do well and it fit the subject matter that I was approaching.

This might fix your drain problem - it's letting me enjoy lovely relaxing baths! http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Tub-Stopper/dp/B0039A58HI/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0

Just sell your old used car and pick one up instead.

http://www.amazon.com/Dyson-Airblade-110-120V-Aluminum-Hygienic/dp/B002ANA3UM

I got one similar to this. I really like the smaller baskets because it’s easy to group things by person in our house, and they don’t fall over as much.

Zenna Home Expandable Over-The-Shower Caddy, Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GPU3CU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wNnGDbJV55YSG

Two things to do:

Boil several pots of hot water, pour them down one at a time to melt the obstruction.

Second, get a specific type of plunger. All the rest are bollocks and utterly useless, etc. etc.

Korky Beehive

Username checks out. Also, $35 on Amazon

Source: I have it too

This is it http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008I3RPQI?pc_redir=1405525698&robot_redir=1

Sounds like fun! I'll have to do this later

1.) Something that is grey: Pelican Gray Nail Polish. (on private WL)

2.) Something reminiscent of rain: Shower Curtain is a barrier between the bathroom tiles and cascading, rain-like, waterfall that flows from the showerhead. (on dream WL)

3.) Something food related that is unusual: Candy Mold. Chocolate frogs, anyone? (on under $5 WL)

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!): Ice Cream Maker. No ice cream for me because I started keto last week. My friends and family would benefit from this when I make them some delicious ice cream. (on dream WL)

5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it!: The Knife of Never Letting Go. It's book one of the Chaos Walking trilogy, which has rave reviews. Apparently it's a dark, dystopian book full of suspense. (on high priority WL)

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!: Laser Finger Beams (not on WL)

7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...): Westside Warrior Nail Polish. Lions, which are really big cats, are warriors of the jungle. (on under $5 WL)

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it: Origami Star Paper. I like folding these, but once I make them into stars, I literally have nothing to do with them. There's jars of them all across my house and all I can do is look at them (on under $5 WL)

9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why?: Song from Iron Man 3 Soundtrack. Everyone should see it because Iron Man + Tony Stark + RDJ = <3 (on digital WL)

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain.: Spin-the-shot. If zombies attack, I would need to be drunk, so this would come in handy for some last minute fun before I turn into a brain eating zombie. Let's face it, I'm not surviving a zombie attack... (on $5-$10 WL)

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals: Coconut Oil. Everyone on the keto subreddit raves about this stuff. Being a newbie to this lifestyle, I feel that if so many people had great results using this oil, that it would help with my goals. (on $11-$25 WL)

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items: Anti-stress face mask (not surprisingly, found on my add-on WL)

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why?: Globe Bar. I would feel like a super cool James Bond-esque spy who would have a secret room hidden behind a bookshelf. Plus I love alcohol and globes. (on dream WL)

14.) Something bigger than a bread box: Desk Easel. (on $11-25 WL)

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball: Earrings. (on private WL)

16.) Something that smells wonderful: Pink Punch Baby Lips (on add-ons WL)

17.) A (SFW) toy: Kindle. I would consider this a techie toy. (on dream WL)

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school: Fun Colored Pens. (on add-on WL)

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be: Paints. My current obsession is painting! (on $11-25 WL)

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand: Mug. I love love love this literature mug. I not only love the varying typography all over it, but I think that there are some really striking first lines of literature. (on $11-25 WL)

BONUS

1.) Real name: PM sent

2.) Made in Oregon: Handwarmer Mug

Edit: raffle phrase - fear cuts deeper than swords

With these types of hooks!! They are so fancy and they make a cool "swooshing" sound. Reminds me of being in a super fancy hotel. They look more "grown-up" than plastic hooks. http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Polished-Curtain-RollerRings/dp/B00017UT6W/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1381344496&sr=8-4&keywords=metal+shower+curtain+hooks

Tension bars big enough to run floor-ceiling, and clamps with the 1/4 20 camera mount thread on them.

Example: 2x these and 2x these. Shop around for better deals. Look for mention of "ball head" as it us a very simple but effective method for articulation.

You need one of these!

Water get out the sides?

Try these

SlipX Solutions Shower Curtain Splash Guards Holds Liner Flush to Wall to Keep Water Inside Your Shower (Easy to Install, Adhesive-Free, 2 Guards per Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BVMS2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_snrnDbZ0DXDYR

Sir, I've got just the thing for you. This handy dandy curtain rod keeps that cold slimy curtain off of your ass while you wash your balls.

I store my Muhle silvertip synthetic brush and soap container on the top shelf of my shower caddy and my razors on the other on the other end of the tub higher up on the wall using a tooth brush holder like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SQPEZW/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) right next to a fog free mirror also held by a suction cup. Works great, no rust issues on the Weber or Edwin Jagger DE86bl/Maggard MR6B frankenrazor. Some rust issues on the ikon standard head, but that's because it really hugs the blade close and has no openings in the base plate to air it out.

Rubber jar grippers. You can also usually find them at the dollar store. Research university biosafety EHS person here. These would be legal in most all our labs because you can spray them down to decontaminate them with whatever cleaner you're approved to use in your lab.

Purchase a solar powered backpacking shower. It uses a black bag to attract sunlight to heat the water, and gravity allows the water to come out. I've never used one but I've heard good things about it and plan to purchase this model once we have more storage space.

It's only 1600 on Amazon. Don't forget the FREE SHIPPING.

ok, so may be weird but I just finish my own shower, get Cruiser and give him his shower. I know I am gonna get soaked so why not give in to the inevitable? Being in the closed curtain with him means he doesn't freak and he really does believe the curtain is some kind of impenetrable barrier. I am glad of that. The one gadget that has helped is I have a hand held shower head but because I am leaning over to wet him down and later rinse him off, I installed this suction mount at a lower height so it can hold the shower head in easy reach while I lather him up.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CFACMI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Get a heavyweight shower curtain. This one doesn't move:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001T4ZAX8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Its surprising some of the things you find out that you need after you move in.

1. Trashcan
   
   
2. Can opener... I had to get really creative one night trying to open a can
   
   
3. Flash Drive with high storage
   
   
4. Mirror
   
   
5. A nice rug
   
   
6. Shower Caddy or if you have communal bathrooms portable shower caddy
   
   
7. Command Hooks and tabs
   
   
8. Over the door hooks
   
   
9. Desk Calendar/planner
   
   
10. A few cheap dishes and flatware for microwave meals
    
    AND A FISHY TO BE YOUR FRIEND!
    
    These are just a few things. I just graduated college and I will never again underestimate the necessity of duct tape and a plunger :P
    
    EDIT: Would you like a falafel with that?

Seems like you already have your shower situation figured out, but I prefer the pocket shower. Just hang it from your canopy or bike racks on a tall car. Don't let the size fool you, it holds more water than it appears to.

No need to scoop out shit water. As others have said, get a snake or toilet auger. Home Depot sells a cheap toilet auger for $10. It's only 3 feet long, but it should do the trick. Also, what kind of plunger are you using? People often use the wrong kind of plunger, which doesn't seal correctly. I like the beehive style, it seals best:

http://www.amazon.com/Korky-99-4A-Performance-Plunger-Small/dp/B00GRTD942/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457766676&sr=8-1&keywords=beehive+plunger

Wow I am so late on this! Sorry, if you're still interested I was finally able to take a bath last night after receiving this stuff.

I purchased this drain stopper and this overflow cover Together they worked very well together & allowed me to fill my bath probably another 3 inches or so. My bath is fairly old in my apartment & without the drain cover it drains (very slowly) but let's say I'm taking just a 20-30 minute bath, it will be less than half full by the time I'm finished.

I had really bad luck last night - I guess I chose to take a bath when everyone in my building decided to run their dishwasher & do laundry & whatever else so I had 0 hot water & really didn't feel like sitting in lukewarm water forever. I feel like the overflow cover would have allowed me to fill up even farther which would have been nice.

Coupled with some candles & a bath pillow & it would be a perfect bath. I really recommend them. Also for as cheap as the items were they seem pretty durable & with proper care I would say they would last quite a while.

I know you already have three, but I would like to recommend a master plunger. If used properly they beat any regular toilet plunger. Compress slowly and usually you only need to use short strokes but most of the time you can compress and then pull out and you're good to go. You can get them at the hardware store and not just online. I never end up with wet floors. They are worth it if you end up having a difficult toilet in the future. Saved me from calling the plumber a billion times.

I also suggest getting a shower liner and something that seals the liner against the side of the tub.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BVMS2K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You'd need one of those shower head caddies, along with a couple corner shelves for all this shit.

I recommend getting a proper mounting solution for the base stations.
I got two telescopic bars (is this the right wording? I'm German...) and smallrig v2 clamps and this is doing it's job pretty fine. It's an additional cost but afterwards you're pretty flexible in positioning you're base stations.

Edit:
I use these exactly:

https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B0096DJV84?pc_redir=T1
https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00ETO3KFU?pc_redir=T1

> Shower curtain rings, so simple, but we have had the things rust through the plating and destroy white curtains. Fuck target.

Had these for years, no issues.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00017UT6W/

> Same with curtains, no rust grommets means jack.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001T4ZAX8/

This has a lot of negative reviews that stand out for some reason, but I've also had this for over 3 years and zero issues.

But if you get this one, anyone in a matching shirt will help you move bodies https://www.amazon.com/Fun-World-FW91031-Bloody-Curtain/dp/B001AXBMDK/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1511649274&sr=1-6&keywords=halloween+shower+curtain

I'd link something like this onto Something like these (may be concerned about weight load) on a mounted black steel pipe above your fridge.

2 Star rating on the shirt...

&

5 Star rating on the curtain.

Okay, so picture this: You're alone in a cabin in the woods. You decide to take a shower. You can't hear the squeak of the door over the water running. It's a masked serial killer just like in the movies! You turn the water off and peak out, but you see nothing. You turn it back on, continue to shower, when he sneaks into the bathroom with his weapon of choice: a hammer. He attacks, leaving you bleeding in the tub, surrounded by water and a bloody shower curtain.

The director yells cut, tells everyone that's a wrap, and a few weeks later you get to see yourself as one of the main stars of the new horror movie! And it all relates back to a squeaky hammer!

Edit- FORGOT THE RAFFLE PHRASE! I swear to puppies I'm going to throw a psychotic fit.

I used a baby tub that sets inside the bath tub, but once old enough, we moved to a shower using a movable showerhead gripper to lower the showerhead to toddler level.

It's a vacation rental so I'm assuming the guests aren't really concerned about closing the curtain all the way. I've got these on order from Amazon to try to help: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BVMS2K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'd still like to fix the flooring issue.

Do the tripods allow for different sized rods/poles? I found this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SMALLRIG%C2%AE-Shoulder-Multi-function-Ballhead-Monitor/dp/B00EUVMZD0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457110315&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Smallrig%C2%AE+Cool+Ballhead+Arm+V4+Multi-function+Double+Ball+Adapter+with+Bottom+Clamp+%26+Standard+1%2F4%22+Screw+-+1138

Which appears to be the right size for the lighthouse. But it doesn't say how thick it is expecting the pole diameter to be. I was thinking of using it with this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/InterDesign-Constant-Tension%C2%AE-Shower-Curtain/dp/B0096DJV84/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1457112805&sr=1-1&keywords=InterDesign+Constant+Tension%C2%AE+Shower+Curtain+Rod%2C+198+-+274+cm%2C+Extra+Large+-+Forma%2C+Brushed+Stainless+Steel

I found this little gem on amazon but it has been sold out in Germany and here it costs abou 17€ including packaging. That's about 21$. I#m not even sure whether it could fit on the boiler, because that this is rotund (did I use that word right?)


edit: missing letter

That's part of the reason I preferred the Huge over the Deft Pro. You can try some rubber lid openers for the placement issues. Something like https://www.amazon.com/Chuangdi-Rubber-Jar-Gripper-Pads/dp/B07FLM3YSF?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3

Now that’s know what to look for, there are lots of options. I think this might be what I need that I can angle it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX16ZIH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_14i1Cb0MF9Y1B. And this one needs no adhesives: www.amazon.com/dp/B001BVMS2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_gnj1CbQJS99A8 thanks again

No, don't drill if you don't want any damage. Is there a reason why you didn't get a shower caddy that slips over the shower head https://www.amazon.com/Zenna-Home-7446SS-Expandable-Showerhead/dp/B009GPU3CU/ref=sr_1_5 or a corner unit that mounts floor to ceiling with tension? https://www.amazon.com/ALLZONE-Constant-Tension-Stainless-Rustproof/dp/B07425J51T/ref=sr_1_5 They come cheaper btw.

Yes, silicone glue likely means silicone caulk. You will be able to remove it with a razor blade and caulk remover. The plate you will likely need a

Just buy some of these bad boys.

InterDesign Suction Toothbrush Holder for Bathroom Mirror, Shower - Polished Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SQPEZW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Wbv7ybWC0VVPP

Please get this for your roommate.

http://smile.amazon.com/InterDesign-Suction-Multi-Toothbrush-Holder-Polished/dp/B000SQPEZW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1418198010&sr=8-5&keywords=interdesign+toothbrush+holder

You need something like this

lol you and i are i the same boat.

here's what you need
because the bathroom is the best place to make a statement (lol)

here's what i need
because my ex roomate is a slick bitch and hid mine from the cops while i was trying to move out. she got away with alot of stuff :(

also make sure you buy the TOILET plunger, not the sink plunger. Sinks rarely get backed up enough to need one but its not a bad thing to have. What you MUST have is a toilet plunger.

Toilet Plunger

Sink Plunger

I used to fart huge farty farts, crap huge crappy craps, and regularly clog the toilet -- to the extent that I got very quick at getting the lid off and closing the flush valve before the bowl overflowed. Indeed, at one point I had to go buy a more powerful plunger because the usual kind didn't work well enough.

Then I started eating more vegetables and fiber and less gluey refined starch and fatty burgers and such. I don't clog toilets any more.

Sweet shampoo and soap dispensers, buddy.

If you're seeing this and you're a backpacker I recommend one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Sea-to-Summit-Pocket-Shower/dp/B001PR06WO/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1506549335&sr=1-3&keywords=backpacking+shower

It's not going to pressurize the water beyond what gravity provides, but it's only 4 ounces and works pretty well.

This thing weighs 1.5 lbs which is a little much if you're not near a vehicle for your trip.

I bought this thing off Amazon ages ago and it's been great. The smaller tube is the perfect diameter for the cotton rounds I buy at Target, and I use the larger ones for q-tips.

Vagina lip looking plungers? Like this? http://www.amazon.com/LDR-512-3410-Deluxe-Plunger/dp/B002ZRWWDE/ref=sr_1_2?s=bedbath&ie=UTF8&qid=1319294213&sr=1-2

Highly recommend