Step1
Set aside 1 day for every 2 rooms that you have in your home. Depending on the amount of clutter, you should be able to go through and clear out 2 rooms in a day without becoming overly stressed and tired.
Step2
Start with the kitchen. Go through every cabinet and rid them of any worn out pots and pans, unmatched containers and lids and any item you have not used in the last year. Items that are in okay condition can be boxed up and donated to a community organization of choice. Items that are in poor condition can be tossed into a trash bag for disposal. Any other item that may have sentimental value can be placed in one of the plastic storage bins that are labeled “Kitchen,” and stored in the attic or basement. Do the same thing with kitchen cabinet draws. Every kitchen has the infamous “junk draw,” and it is time to let go of what you do not use.
Step3
Take on the living room next. Again, any cabinets, draws and closets should be gone through thoroughly. The rule of thumb is, if you have not used an item in a year, you will probably never use the item. Get rid of it. Give yourself permission to let go of belongings that are rarely used, and use a plastic storage bin labeled “Living Room” to store away any item that has sentimental value, but does not need to be stored in the actual living confines of your home.
Step4
Eat in the dinning room, not collect junk. So, for those of you with a dinning room in your home, you should go through closets and any cabinets and draws. Set all unused items free by either throwing them out or donating them. Go through all important papers that may have found a home in a hutch draw and store them away properly with other important papers. Use the plastic bins for items that may get used, but that are not used on a daily or weekly basis and label it “Dinning Room.”
Step5
No resting in the master bedroom, it is time to go through the closets and dresser draws and let go of everything you do not use. Throw out those worn out panties that seem to have lasted through a decade. It is time to donate all the old outfits you think you may one day fit again. With clothing items, if you have not worn it in 6 months, you will probably never wear it, so, it is taking up space that can be better used. Go through old cards and sentimental pictures and store them in one of the plastic bins labeled “Master Bedroom.”
Step6
Allow children to help make their bedrooms clutter free. However, be prepared for them to put up a fight when it comes to parting with their belongings. They have learned well from their pack-rat parents. So, it may be better that you de-clutter their rooms for them. You are well aware of what they commonly play with on a daily and weekly basis and you know what is sentimental to your children. Again, the same rule applies for the length of time they have not used clothing, toys and games. If you have not seen them use it in 6 months to a 1 year, they are probably never going to even realize it is gone. Donate old clothing, toys and games that are in good condition, and throw the rest out with the trash. Store anything of sentimental value in a plastic bin labeled with each child’s name.
Step7
Go through bathroom cabinets and medicine cabinets. It is time to get rid of all outdated and expired medications. You can also get rid of all and any lotions (suntan oils and body lotions) that have not been used in months.
Step8
Rummage through any other closets that may be found in hallways and foyers. Use the rule of usage to determine whether to rid your home of the item completely or store it away permanently.
Step9
Tackle the attic and or basement. Part with possessions you truly know in your heart and mind will never be used again. Take a moment to go through old boxes that have been stored away and check for damage. Change those storage boxes to new ones and even condensed boxes, but always make sure to label boxes properly. We become possessive of our possessions, and sometimes we have to let go. For example, when saving school work from your children, you should choose a few items from each year as opposed to a whole year worth of items.
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