Declutter Tips and Advice
Walk around your house from room to room, is it serene, peaceful, clean and tidy, no? It could be! Are you alarmed by the growing clutter that is threatening to swallow your house whole. Are you living inside a jungle of clutter with no way out?
There’s trash, un-opened junk mail, sweet papers, hair brush, miscellaneous pieces of clothing. The sink is stacked high with dirty dishes only overshadowed by heaped piles of the unfolded laundry in a chair waiting to be ironed? Children’s toys spread around, old toys they don’t even play with, small parts of board games, if you look hard enough you will find the silver boot from monopoly that you were looking for!!
Ok take a deep breath, today is the day you can do this. The mess has been made, its not easy but it is down to your to clear it up. Burning down your house or crying won’t help you accomplish anything. As long as you don’t burn down the house, there will still be clothes to put away, books and papers and mail to sort through, trash to be thrown away.
As daunting as it may seem, clutter clearing is not that hard. You must stay focused. Don’t set yourself up to fail, otherwise you will. If possible, send the kids to the house of a friend or family member so that you can work in peace and without interruption. Interruption is another excuse for leaving it until another day. Give yourself plenty of time, you will find it much more fulfilling if you have the time to do it properly. Put some fast upbeat music on to cheer you up as you work, it will take the edge off. It works great for me, I turn it up real loud. But don’t upset your neighbours.
Ok you need to decide where to start and what to clear first, compile a list prioritize it from most to least. Where is the most clutter? Where is the least? This will help give you an idea about what you need to focus on first. It is better to start with the job you have been dreading the most, once that is out of the way you will begin to feel like you are achieving something. Before you know it, you’ll have cleared much of your clutter, you just need to put your mind to it and stay on task.
After you’re done with your list, take out everything. Place items no longer desired or needed into large bins for later sale, donation, or trash. Sort out your recycling, don’t forget to shred things with private information on like bank statement ect. Next, gather all your cleaning materials. Once the area is clear of items, sweep or vacuum the floor, dust the cabinets or shelving, use glass cleaner on any mirrors or glass surfaces. Diluted white vinegar ( 1 part vinegar 4 parts water) is great for using on windows and mirrors.
Clearing the clutter from your home or a room may be a tough practice, but it’s a good one. Once you’ve experienced the positive results of having a well-organized, clean and tidy home, the better you will feel about the room and your home, and even yourself. You won’t panic when friends turn up unexpectedly, there will be no more embarrassment. You’ll be happy you took the time to clear the clutter. Now make sure you keep it up. Once you are organized do a little bit each day to prevent you from falling back into your old habits.
