How to Tackle a Cluttered Home: Cleaning and Decluttering Tips
You’re going down the stairs and trip over your vacuum cleaner; while still jumping on one leg, you step on a Lego with the other but thankfully, while falling, you’re caught by the pile of cushions you left from building a fortress with the kids the other day. Although everything was fine in the end, you’ll need to admit it; your home is your sanctuary, but from time to time it gets a bit jammed. And so the time has come to put things in their correct order and while doing so, you’ll find it a relief both physically and mentally. But where should you start? Or better question how to start decluttering everything. In the text below, we’ll deal with this question and try to make a proper guideline on how these things can be handled effectively.
Divide and Conquer
Looking at your house, the pile of work waiting to be “uncluttered” seems huge and almost impossible. And that’s because it is, all at once. But a much smarter strategy is to divide and conquer area by area, slowly and steadily, until you reach the far corners of the house untouched by humans. Choose a manageable space, such as a single drawer, a shelf, or a corner of a room. This allows you to see progress quickly, which can motivate you to keep going. Once you’ve successfully decluttered one area, move on to the next. Repeat the whole process and although it takes some time and careful thinking, you’ll get there eventually and you’ll find it easier than ever before.
Sometimes You Need Help
If you’re going through a major and huge home renovation and the work seems overwhelming, maybe all you need is a bit of professional help to make it all possible. It is actually easy; so many different services are being offered by so many different companies that you’re just one phone call away from finally cleaning your home or office and making it look better than before. And as shown by cleaning experts at Home Spritz, you can easily choose someone you like the most to come and help you with the task and often these individuals are very well aware of how demanding the task at hand can be and approach it with care. Plus, the time you’ll save you can invest in a nice cup of coffee on your deck or maybe you can do a quick run to the grocery store to get everything from the list. Whatever the case, why make it harder when you can make it a lot easier?
Separate by Boxes
Have you ever heard of the “three-box method”? No? Well, it is a good strategy that helps you divide the trash into even categories. Label three boxes (or more, we doubt that 3 boxes can cover it all) and label them as trash, donate, and keep. This way, whenever you’re cleaning or decluttering a specific space in your home, you’ll know what to do with it.
Don’t Wait Until it Gets Uncleanable
Seems like an obvious piece of advice, but believe it or not, with the fast lifestyles we’re currently living, it’s harder than it seems. Often all we need is a bit of order to prevent future scenarios where the house becomes unlivable. Make a schedule. Dedicate specific days for different tasks, such as vacuuming, dusting, or laundry, and incorporate habits like tidying up before bed or putting items back in their designated spots immediately after use.
With all that said, all you need in the end is a bit of willpower and time to make it all happen. It’s not easy and can certainly become time-consuming, but with patience, you’ll get there.
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