As a renter, a cluttered home can create a sense of overwhelming anxiety and frustration. However, the task of decluttering a home can seem like an eternal battle with your stuff.
Instead of just moving things around, experts advise using specific strategies to help you declutter your home each day. Indeed, by obeying these five simple suggestions, you may just always eliminate clutter from your rental home.
Start Small
Making an effort to declutter your entire house in just one day can be a great way to feel overwhelmed – and ultimately, nothing changes. Instead, start with minor steps. Commit 5 or 10 minutes each day to spend removing clutter from a single area. After a little while, you’ll definitely see a real difference in the amount of clutter in your house.
Give Unused Items Away
Several of us have unused items simply taking up space in our homes and storage spaces. Think about picking just one item to give away each day. That could amount to 365 items throughout the course of a year! To know which clothes to keep and which you could donate, consider using this simple approach: Turn all your hangers to face the other way. As you wear each item, simply turn the hangers back to their original position. After a few months, collect everything you haven’t worn and donate them.
Use a Trash Bag
If you’re seeking an enjoyable challenge, you might want to try the trash bag approach. Grab a large trash bag and wander through your space, identifying things that have outlived their usefulness or are no longer necessary. Quickly gather your belongings, then donate or give the items away.
Create a Decluttering Checklist
Decluttering your home gets substantially simpler when you have clearly defined tasks. In addition, you can track your progress by marking off each task as you finish it. Using a checklist, focus on decluttering a little at a time for just a few minutes daily.
Use the Box Method
A fantastic approach to quickly declutter an area is by utilizing the box method. Tag some boxes with labels like Keep, Give Away, Trash, or Re-Locate. As you navigate through each room, gather every item and place it into one of the boxes. Continue this process until every single item is in a box. Next, take action by donating, re-locating, or throwing away of your items in the appropriate container.
Another alternative to do this is by having baskets belonging to each household member. As the baskets fill up, it’s important for everyone to put their items away in the right spots daily. By following these methods, you can declutter your entire house in one box or basket at each step.
Whichever decluttering tip you decide to start with, employing them can help you gain control over the clutter in your home and maintain a minimal amount every day.
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