There’s nothing worse than walking into your home only to realize there is unwanted clutter everywhere. When it’s time to declutter, it’s all about strategy. Settle in for some great tips and tricks to declutter and get back to enjoying your space.
Get Prepared
When it’s time to declutter a tiny trash can kicked away in the corner of the room isn’t quite going to cut it.
For serious declutter, you’ll need some good tools before you start. Trash bags are a necessity and you’ll probably want to go with a stronger brand so that they don’t break when you’re tossing in heavier objects.
Several large trash cans will come in handy as well. If you’re throwing away large items, or have a lot of trash, it may be beneficial to rent a roll-off dumpster instead. Gloves are another great tool to have on hand… pun intended, to keep your hands protected as you’re cleaning.
Start With The Worst Room
Motivation can be a challenge when you start to declutter, so start with the most cluttered room first. Take the room section by section and start sorting through all your stuff.
Pick a Corner
When you’re decluttering, it’s easy to get distracted before you’re finished and move on to another area.
When tackling a room, start at one corner, and slowly work your way around the perimeter. Once you’re finished with the perimeter, work your way in towards the middle.
Three-Box System
When you’re tackling clutter, take this opportunity to decide what you want to keep and what goes.
Sort everything into three boxes; keep, sell or donate, and throw away.
Sort Through What Can Be Sold
A fun part of decluttering is finding items you no longer need and are in good condition to sell.
An easy place to start is a garage sale. Set up some tables and lay everything out with prices attached.
If a garage sale isn’t your style, plenty of online sites allow you to list your items for sale. Sites like eBay, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace are great places to start.
For items that you don’t sell but are in good condition, donate them to your local charity or shelter. Items like old blankets or pillows that probably can’t be taken by a charity can be donated to your local animal shelter.
Get Organized
To maintain a clutter-free space, make sure everything in your “keep” box has a place.
Throwing things randomly back in your closet or your room can leave you in the same place you started in, so it’s important to organize. Dressers, desks, and bookshelves can be great for organizing all of your stuff.
Everyone has items they want to keep for seasonal or sentimental reasons. Grab a couple of totes and designate space in a closet or basement to stow away seasonal and sentimental items.
Taking Out The Trash
Moving on to the “throw-away” box, you’re going to need a safe and reliable way to dispose of everything.
This is where a residential roll-off dumpster can come in handy. If you have a large amount of trash or are disposing of large items, a dumpster can haul everything away in one easy trip.
Put smaller items into trash bags before putting them in the dumpster. This makes sorting and disposing of the trash easier once the dumpster is taken to the landfill. Large items, like household appliances or desks, can be placed directly in the dumpster.
Keep the Trashman in Mind
When you declutter smaller areas of the house, you may not require a dumpster.
However, you’re inevitably going to have trash. If you find yourself with a larger amount of trash than your weekly trash service typically picks up, be sure to let them know ahead of time. Many trash service companies offer a bulk pick-up option once a month.
Trash companies may also charge extra fees if you have excess trash outside of your trash can. Before starting a declutter project, contact your trash service company to find out the best way to dispose of your trash.
Decluttering your house is a great way to get your space back, donate to local charities, and make a little bit of money. Whether you’re tackling the whole house or a specific room, using the strategies above can make the process easier and faster.
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