Get Started with these tips on Decluttering Your Home

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Getting rid of stuff you don't need has its benefits. To begin with there are fewer things to clean. Cleaning is a chore that most people seldom enjoy. So fewer things result in less cleaning. There is also less to organize and more space to move around. Clutter can also cause stress as it is easy to lose things in a mess and frustrating to have to search through everything later. 

Reducing unnecessary purchases also works well for your wallet and bank accounts. It becomes easier to save while reducing your chances of getting into credit card debt. With financial freedom and a cleaner home, you can now focus your energy on the things you love.    

“Decluttering is infinitely easier when you think of it as deciding what to keep, rather than deciding what to throw away” ~ Francine Jay

Throwing away things tends to give us anxiety, and we find it hard to let go. These decluttering tips can help you decide which objects bring joy to your life and how to start decluttering your home from what doesn't. 

Build it up: Start with five mins a day. Allocate a fixed time every day and add to it when required. 

Nominate five different areas to declutter: The thought of clearing up the whole house can be overwhelming. Start by listing five areas that you want to review, and go from there.

Give away one item every day: Not only will you get rid of 365 items that you didn't need within the span of a year, but you will also have made the lives of many other people easier! 

Donate unused clothes: If you haven't worn an item of clothing for over a year, it's unlikely that you are going to start now. Consider donating them to a charity. 

Create a checklist: Sometimes having a checklist can remind you about where to get started and what needs to be given away. 

Review your home: It is easy to overlook stuff that is getting piled up in your home. Pretend that you are entering your home for the first time and note down your observations. 

Take before and after pictures: Take a photo of one small area that you plan to declutter. Once you have cleared it up, take an after photo and compare the difference. Once you see the impact of decluttering your home, you will feel motivated to continue the process. 

Enlist the help of a friend: A friend can help you evaluate things in your home that feel superfluous. It will also get you to question your need for certain items. 

Use The ‘Four-Container’ Method: When clearing out a space make sure that everything you pick up goes into one of four containers. These containers will be labeled trash, give away, keep or relocate. To know more about the Four-Container method, click here. 

Don't be in a hurry: you don't have to rush the process. Do a little bit regularly and before you know it you will have a tidier home.

Choose your own method: The Marie Kondo method focuses on going through your home by categories and getting rid of items that no longer spark joy, The Becker method involves a goal-oriented process while decluttering one room at a time. There are many methods and apps to help you with decluttering your home. Find a method that suits your lifestyle.

Start recycling: Recycling helps you get rid of paper, plastic, or glass that has outlived its purpose but is just lying around. 

Keep ‘Put Away’ containers in every room: When you find an item out of place, put it in a designated basket that reminds you to put it back in its storage space. When you have free time you won't need to clean the entire room; just put away things from the basket.

Designate repair bins: When you have a specific space to store items that need fixing, you will find it easier to take them along with you for repairs.  

Make sure that every room has trash bins: This will stop you from piling up things that you can just throw away.  

Decluttering your home can help you organize and tidy up. It can also help you lead a happier and more fulfilling life. Instead of clutter, you will be able to focus on the things in your home that you truly love, like an impressive piece of art or a comfortable relaxing sofa. Contact us at The Furniture Source to experience home furniture that can truly spark joy! 

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