Is it just me or do homes find a way to magically get cluttered less than a week after cleaning? It’s like those two hours spent on Sunday decluttering never happened. Every time I clean, I say it’s going to stay that way, but somehow it never does, although decluttering does help keep things in check. It’s much easier to clean and make space for the stuff you actually use when you have less clutter taking up unnecessary space. Each room is prone to some type of clutter, so let’s go over what’s most likely being hoarded and cluttered in each room. Focusing on a little in each room at a time has helped me stay on top of things, so hopefully these tips can help you kickstart decluttering your home too.
You know that box of old makeup, hair products, and nail polish you forgot you had under the sink? Ask yourself when’s the last time you’ve used it. Most products have a shelf life anyway. To be safe, if you haven’t used it in six months, you don’t need it and it’s probably expired. Decluttering the bathroom cabinets, which are usually very limited in space, will give you room for things you actually use and need, like new hair products, hair tools, makeup, and tampons. I learned this the hard way when I realized everything I was hoarding in the bathroom was old and useless. It’s not easy when you have a bag full of new shampoo and tampons and nowhere to put it. I thought I had outgrown my bathroom and wasn’t sure how I’d make it work to accommodate my stuff, but it turns out all I needed to do was ditch a few old things for my new stuff. Speaking of ditching, while we’re on the subject, did you know o.b.® PRO COMFORT® Regular tampons has ditched the applicator, yet still provides comfort and protection? I personally love them for how compact they are, making them the ideal fit in my bathroom with my other must have products. That just goes to show you can still have it all even when you ditch a thing or two!
By following these simple tips, you can kickstart decluttering your home in no time! If you found this post helpful, please share it using one of the buttons below so others can benefit too!
Allison Jones says
My husband and I were just talking about how we need to reorganize and declutter! Thanks for the tips.
Best Wishes,
Allison Jones
http://www.LiveLifeWellBlog.com
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
It's about time for me to do the same!
Rachel Segovia says
Thanks for the tips. I always seem to procrastinate because I don't know where or how to start!
Becky Brunner says
I've been decluttering lately. It feels soo good!
Katie Brown says
I did a lot of decluttering while on maternity leave recently and it was amazing! The clutter always creeps back though so these tips are great!
Angie@Chasingmyhalo says
Great tips! Its so hard for me to maintain the clean, and clutter drives me nuts but it happens so fast!
Vianca V says
I was just talking with someone about the closet and clothes issue. I try not to keep many unnecessary things around there but I can never seem to get rid of everything. So, thanks for the great tips!
Daisy says
I declutter almost every day. Eapecially since I live with my mother-in-law; I have no idea how she keeps so much stuff in a tight space. So when I declutter the laundry room, living room and kitchen……I always have to wait until she leaves every morning for day care and have to be done before she gets back. So when she can’t find something and she asks me, if I’ve seen it…..I always tell her the same thing, “it was broken, it was no good”or my favorite “its just taking up space and you don’t need it or use it.” so its kind of hard to declutter when you’re living with a hoarder. ☺