Unclutter Your Home in 10 Easy
Steps
Clutter, which is
defined as things that lie about untidily, is often linked to
creativity. So, just how much imagination will it take to
tidy up your space? To be exact, you can make it happen in 10
easy steps.
Step # 1: Set a Schedule
You are much more
likely to stick to a routine, whatever it may be, if you work on a
schedule. In addition, this allows you to clean when you can
minimize interruptions and maximize your time.
Step # 2: Set a Goal for Each
Room
If you can visualize
what you want, you will be better able to achieve it. By
setting goals for each room, you can note the things that need changing
and work toward that goal one day at a time.
Step # 3: Create a Timeline
When do you hope to
have your home completely free of clutter? One week, two
weeks or even a month? Depending on your schedule and the
amount of clutter that you have, it may take anywhere from a few days
to a few weeks before you can kick back and relax again.
Step # 4: Start Small
The clutter in your
home didn't appear overnight, and it won't disappear overnight
either. If you start small, you will be less likely to get
frustrated and give up midway through your cleanup.
Step # 5: Categorize Your Clutter
When cleaning, it's
important to categorize your items into groups. By separating
the items that you want to keep, toss and donate, you will be able to
move through your clutter quickly and efficiently.
Step # 6: Letting Go
A good rule of thumb
for uncluttering your home is to get rid of anything that you haven't
used within the past year. If it's still useful, consider
donating it to a good cause. Otherwise, toss it.
Step # 7: Storing Your Seasonal
Apparel
When storing seasonal
clothing, purchase a sturdy plastic storage bin with a lid and roll
your clothes instead of folding them in an effort to maximize storage
capability. When full, snap the lid on and slide the unit
into your closet.
Step # 8: Closet Organization
Did you know that your
choice of clothes hangers can greatly impact the storage capacity of
your closet? Wire hangers take up less space and can save
your shirts from getting that annoying shoulder bump that often arises
from the use of plastic hangers.
Step # 9: Shoes Blues
When it comes to
storing shoes, many homeowners are fighting a losing battle with
clutter. How many pairs of shoes do you own? How
neatly are they stored? If your shoe storage has you down,
try purchasing clear lidded shoe boxes. These handy creations
can house each pair of shoes and can be stacked neatly in your
closet. And best of all, you can see your shoe collection
without having to sift through a sea of sandals.
Step # 10: Read the Labels
If you have medicine,
food or anything else with an expiration date in the home, check to
make sure that the items are still good. If the expiration
date has already come and gone, throw them away.
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