When a house is cluttered and messy, it causes a variety of problems. It makes it hard to find things when items don’t have a designated place. If your belongings aren’t organized and stored away, it is difficult to deep clean your house. Also, clutter makes most people feel anxious, making it hard to relax at home. In this article, learn how to declutter your home in 5 steps.
Declutter Your Home One Section at a Time
When you decide you want to start this project, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. You’ll need to choose a section of the home to focus on first. The smaller the better, so instead of choosing a whole room, focus on a section of the room. It could be a closet, chest of drawers, pantry, or maybe just a corner where things have piled up. Dive right into the messiest area of your home first. You’ll feel that the project gets easier once you have organized the most cluttered areas.
Clear Out the Area
Clear everything out of the area you have chosen to focus on first. Spread the items out on a surface so that you can take stock of your belongings.
Deep Clean
Now you have a rare opportunity to clean a space that is not usually empty. Dust, vacuum, mop, and clear away cobwebs. You want a clean space to re-organize your belongings in.
Sort the Items to Declutter Your Home
You are likely hoarding things that you don’t need and will never use. The most important step in decluttering is getting rid of things. Throw away or donate items depending on their condition and value. Get separate containers for trash, donations, recycling, and perhaps one for things you want to sell.
Re-Organize
Once you have honed down your belongings, it is much easier to organize and store what you have left. Keep similar things together and arrange them based on how frequently they are used. Seasonal items and things only used occasionally can be kept up high or towards the back, so they are out of the way.
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