Everyone has some clutter around the house, and the majority of us have a lot of it. Clutter in the home appears to be somewhat harmless. However, serious clutter can make people feel anxious and as if their lives are out of control when they are surrounded by more things than they can handle.
Now that most of us spend so much of our time at home, you may realize that things are starting to feel a little crowded. Laptops, toys and other items are encroaching on your kitchen, which is also serving as a home office.
Decluttering isn't always simple. You may have a strong emotional attachment to your possessions. You may experience guilt over getting rid of them. And there are moments when it feels so overwhelming that you don't know where to begin!
Today, we're going to share some simple decluttering tips to help you reduce stress and make more space in your home. But first, consider the benefits of decluttering.
Benefits of Decluttering Your House:
- Less to organize
- Reduces anxiety
- Discovering lost treasures
- Rubbish removal
- Saving money
- Less time to clean
- Getting rid of allergens
Seven Tips to Declutter:
- Categorise
You'll need five large storage containers to organize your junk before you start decluttering your life. Each container should have one of the following labels:
- Rubbish: Items that should be thrown away since they can't be recycled
- Recycle: Items that can be recycled for the trash bin
- Repairs: Shoes that need to be resoled are examples of items that need to be repaired.
- Donations: Items that you no longer require or use but that someone else could benefit from.
- Put away: Items that don't belong in the space you're cleaning, such as runners in the kitchen, mugs in the bedrooms and so on.
Everything else that doesn't belong in one of these containers should find a home in the room you're clearing out.
- Take your time
If you're new to decluttering, even five minutes a day can help you get started. You don’t need to declutter the entire house in one weekend. Gradually build your momentum and go about it.
- View your home as a visitor
It's easy to lose sight of how your home seems to a new visitor. Enter your home as though you were paying a visit to a friend. Make changes based on your first impression of how tidy and orderly the house is.
- Do it room by room
When you are just starting to declutter, going for the entire home in one go can be overwhelming. Adopt the room by room strategy and start with one room. Distribute the items in that room in the above five storage boxes and then decide further. Do this in instalments if you have too much to clear and not enough time to cover it all in one weekend.
- Take help from a friend
Have a friend or family member walk through your house and suggest a few big items to donate or toss away. If you wish to keep the item and defend it, your friend must agree with you. It's time to get rid of it if they don't agree.
- Choose attractive storage options
If you spend a lot of time methodically cleaning and decluttering your home just to keep everything in unattractive cardboard boxes or shoe boxes, you could feel like your home isn't any cleaner. When you're starting a decluttering project, think about how you can make the most of your space and come up with storage options for the stuff you'll keep. Are there any more appealing storage boxes you could use for your belongings? Can you put coats on shower rods or a clothing rack with hooks near the entryway? Add hooks to the back of your closet door to hang purses and jewelry? Use DIY shelves to prevent things from piling up on the counter?
- Declutter regularly
Even the most diligent homeowners who keep their homes clean can accumulate clutter. Rather than being frustrated by the clutter, accept it as normal and commit to regular cleanups to maintain a clutter-free house.
Clutter makes it more difficult to discover things, makes a small space feel even smaller and takes up valuable living or storage space. To declutter your home and arrange your area, you don't need to be a professional organizer. Follow the above tips and be mindful of some other things to have a clutter-free beautiful space.
