The
majority of the world has quite possibly faced more time in the home
than ever before, and some might have taken this time to completely
declutter, and others might have realized the potential of a complete
makeover. There are plenty of reasons why belongings might gather up,
or the cupboard becomes bursting at its seams, and spring is always a
great time to dust off those cobwebs and also throw out anything that
is not of any use anymore. Here are some top tips on decluttering the
home, on giving it, and those in it, a new lease of life.
Make a Decluttering Check List
Who
does not love a list? One of the best things to do to encourage focus
and allow productivity is to create
a list of all of the rooms/boxes/or whatever it might be, to
be decluttered. Lists
can help prioritize, organize, and offer that feeling of
accomplishment when an item is ticked off. Having an organized list
can also help concentration on one item at a time, as to not become
overwhelmed.
Start Small When Beginning Decluttering
The
temptation to dive straight in and throw everything away might be
strong, or terrifying, but whatever the emotion, one of the most
useful things to do when decluttering is to start small. Think about
what is needed, what is wanted, and what can be thrown out or
donated, then proceed to do a little at a time. This will help with
any overwhelming emotions, and also gives time to think about the
process.
A Simple Exercise Called the 'Trash Bag Tango' for Decluttering
When
taking on a big project, making it as simple as possible will make
the journey go much more smoothly. This is where simple exercises
come in. The 'Trash
Bag Tango' is an easy technique
that consists of using two trash bags; one for trash and one for
items to donate.
It
is recommended to do this exercise for 10 minutes a day to light the
decluttering fire and start creating a happy, healthier home.
Sometimes
there is junk that just won't fit in a trash bag! Maybe there is some
old furniture lying around being unused, or some broken large units
such as a fridge taking up space? To get this out of the house as
soon as possible, find a trustworthy junk removal service.
Home
on Call is an efficient and
effective service that can help find the right professional to get
the job done.
A Decluttering Rule of Thumb
Has
this item been used in the past 12 months? If it has not, it is
probably safe to go! It is not uncommon to hold onto things that
haven't been used for a while and might not be, so simply ask this
question "Is this item worth the space it takes up in the
house?" and use that as a trusty
guide to declutter.
Take it Easy
And
finally, take it easy. Accumulation of clutter and items do not
happen overnight, which means ridding them does not have to either!
Take it one step and a time, stay focused, and enjoy a cluttered free
home!
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