How to Outfit a Guest Bathroom

Help your guests make themselves at home by outfitting their bathroom properly.

Things You'll Need

• Men's Bathrobes
• Slippers
• Women's Bathrobes
• Air Fresheners
• Floor-gripping Bath Rugs
• High-wattage Light Bulbs
• Mirrors
• Night Lights
• Nonskid Bath Mats
• Potpourri
• Scented Candles
• Adhesive Bandages
• Antihistamines
• Aspirins
• Blow Dryers
• Combs
• Cotton Swabs
• Cough Syrup
• Dental Floss
• Deodorant Soaps
• Deodorants
• Disposable Electric Razors
• Facial Tissues
• Hair Conditioners
• Hairbrush
• Moisturizing Soap
• Mouthwash
• New Soft Toothbrushes
• Sanitary Napkins
• Shampoos For Normal Hair
• Shaving Creams
• Shower Or Bath Gels
• Tampons
• Throat Lozenges
• Toilet Paper
• Toothpaste
• Paper Cups
• Paper cups
• house socks (thick, with nonskid grips)

Instructions

1. Clean the bathroom thoroughly.

2. Install a night light so that guests won't have to fumble for the light switch in the dark.

3. Place a bottle of mouthwash and disposable cups on the counter near the sink.

4. Put extra bathing supplies in the shower and let the guests know they're available. Suggestions include shampoo, conditioner, bath/shower gel, a disposable razor and a couple of bar-soap options (moisturizing and deodorant types).

5. Place a nonskid mat in the tub or shower if they are even moderately slippery when wet.

6. Provide a hair dryer and clean brush and comb in case a guest has forgotten theirs.

7. Supply a mirror with one magnified side and one regular side so guests can check their make-up and the back of their hair with ease.

8. Tell guests where their fresh towels and washcloths are. If you have the space, dedicate a towel bar to guest towels only.

9. Have a full roll of toilet paper on the roller. Keep backup rolls in a logical location and/or show guests where they are.

10. Set out air freshener, potpourri, and/or scented candles and matches.

11. Store a small supply of feminine hygiene products out of sight but easy to find.

12. Provide at least one wastebasket. If the bathroom has a dressing area and a bathing/toilet area, supply two wastebaskets.

13. Equip the room with a nonslip bath rug.

Tips & Warnings

• Use high-wattage bulbs in the regular light fixture so guests can easily apply make-up or shave.

• Keep a supply of extra, unusued toothbrushes. Ask guests whether they need one and give it to the guest yourself or tell them exactly where to find it.

• Keep a supply of dental floss, toothpaste, shaving cream, disposable razors, aspirin, acetominaphen, antihistamine, cough syrup, throat lozenges, cotton balls, cotton swabs, adhesive bandages and spray deodorant (or sample-size roll-on) in the medicine cabinet. Tell the guest they're available.

• Keep facial tissues in plain sight.

• Provide a one-size-fits-most wrap-style robe on the door hook if the bathroom is dedicated to guests at least temporarily. You could supply terry-cloth slippers or house-socks, too.