I’ve said it so many times you’re probably sick of hearing it, but decluttering your space is the most important tip when it comes to keeping a clean and organized home. Too much “stuff” can be overwhelming not only to the eye but it can also lead to unnecessary stress…and “mind clutter”. I can’t sit down to work at my desk until my entire office is clean. Clean space = clean mind. So, where do you start?
Be sure to check out Erin’s post about how to detach and let go of THINGS, here! It’s a GOOD one!
Organize and Declutter
#1) Set A Timer
Set a timer or block off 20 minutes. It really does help! Tackling a large project can be overwhelming so it’s difficult to get started. But, if you work in 20-minute intervals (give or take), that seems doable, right? Use the checklist above as a guide as you move from room to room.
#2) Clean As You Go
My favorite spring cleaning weapon is this Dyson cordless vacuum. As you are decluttering, bring this baby with you. When you remove and edit items from your home, little dust bunnies are left behind. This powerful purger gets into all the nooks and crannies and it’s super lightweight.
Keep scrolling for a few more tips to help you get started. What if you tackled one room per week for the next few weeks, just 20 minutes a session? That is manageable and your house will look so much better and you will feel SO much better!
In case you missed it, I shared some tips to help you get and stay organized in this post.
What one item did you unnecessarily keep for years and finally part with? Bonus points if it’s a bit embarrassing ? I’ll go first. I only recently threw away…my kids “Tooth Fairy” teeth! I know, gross right? They are 17 and 19 for reference. Now you!
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What do you mean by have a kept kitchen? Do you mean kempt?
Hi Elizabeth, thanks for your note! A “kept” kitchen and a “kempt” kitchen are essentially the same thing (verb vs adjective). I was actually making reference to the book, A Well-Kept Kitchen which is an OLD and very outdated handbook for housewives written centuries ago. Hope you have a great week! – Susan
This has fantastic tips, especially the things that you overlook as clutter like “too many rubber-bands” Yes! I can’t even remember the last time I needed one! Oh, thanks for the laugh on the throwing away the tooth fairy teeth!! LOL
Thanks, Megan! So glad you enjoyed the post AND a laugh too. We appreciate you!