If your house has become disorderly, you may be overwhelmed about how to begin reducing clutter. Fortunately, there are simple ways to tackle this project and get your house in shape. By organizing and cleaning one section of your home at a time, you can tidy up in a manageable way. Here are tips for decluttering your home.
Declutter One Area at a Time
First, make a plan for decluttering each space, including areas like hallways and the entryway. If you have an especially large primary bedroom or family room, you may want to divide that room into sections.
Decide which space is your biggest priority. If you often have visitors, the entryway and living room might be the first places you declutter. For some people, having a tidy bedroom is important for relaxing at the end of a long day. Start with your bedroom or just a single bedroom closet.
Set Aside Time for Decluttering Your Home
Look at your schedule and choose times for decluttering. You may be able to take the entire weekend or find 20-minute time slots during your day. Add it to your calendar and set a reminder on your phone.
Choose tasks that fit into your available time. If you only have 15 minutes, use that time to clean out the kitchen junk drawer. In a couple of hours, you can declutter the bathroom. If you have an entire Saturday free, use the time to clean and organize the garage.
Break Down Each Area Into Sections
If you have small amounts of time to dedicate to the project, break down each room into separate areas. For example, in the bedroom, you might set aside time to declutter all surfaces, clear away the books you’ve been stacking on the chair, or clean the floor.
Make your sections small enough that you can handle them in the allotted time frame. Instead of trying to declutter the entire chest of drawers in 10 minutes, remove everything from one drawer, clean it out, and return the items you’d like to keep.
Whether you have 15 minutes or 4 hours, you have the time to declutter part of your living spaces. Seeing progress will help motivate you to continue.
Enlist Help from Family and Friends
Decluttering your home is a massive undertaking. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. If you have a family member who is a good organizer, they will be a great resource.
You could also offer a decluttering swap with a close friend. Plan out the process and a timeline and then get to work. Celebrate together with a dinner out once the project is complete.
Be Realistic When Decluttering Your Home
We can make plans, but sometimes life gets in the way. Don’t be hard on yourself if you don’t reach your goal one day or if you have to reschedule. Even if it takes longer than planned, you’ll eventually see results. When you know you won’t be able to take care of today’s area, go ahead and choose a different time for the work.
Decluttering takes organization and dedication. Prioritize the task so that you will make progress and see results. Use these ideas and you’ll be well on your way to an organized, clutter-free home.
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