

(Image credit: Interior by Prescott Design / photograph Amy Bartlam ) ‘Start with something basic like the junk drawer or the linen closet and then just keep going!’
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Mary Ann, professional organizer and founder of Find Your Gold agrees that room by room is a great strategy, but that sorting by category can help to make up numbers. The items you get rid of do not have to be all the same thing!’ Instead of spreading efforts throughout your entire home, pick one room, or if really cluttered, one section of the room, and spend time in that one room. ‘To make the most of it and to see results quickly, focus efforts in one space. Find a strategy and stick to itĪ common decluttering mistake is failing to have a set strategy for tackling your home, working either by rooms or by category of item can make it easier to find things to declutter and get into a flow, experts say.Ĭhristina Hidek, professional organizer and decluttering coach at Streamlined Living suggests working by room is a good approach to avoid becoming overwhelmed by your whole house at once. Some specifics to toss: plastic containers from take-out food, boxes from Amazon, old paid bills, old cell phone cords,’ 6. ‘Clearing visible space makes an immediate difference and shows progress which encourages motivation. ‘Why aren't they put away? Is there no room for them? Do you not need them? Do you not want them? Keeping the mental load low at the beginning will preserve your energy for the end of the month.Īsk yourself why the clutter on the dining table, kitchen counters, or sideboard is there, begins Felice Cohen, professional organizer.

A great general cleaning tip, decluttering the items that are already on display and clogging up surfaces is a great place to start with a challenge such as this.
