Whether you’re thinking of simplifying your life or want to downsize, it is going to be a big task to declutter your home. The best thing to do is to do it in stages by focusing on one zone or space within the house. If you have a small house, then you can start with the bedroom. Do not move from place to place. Complete the decluttering before you tackle the next room.
Be ready with several big boxes or baskets, trash bags, markers, and paper to label each box or bag. Designate each box as Keep, Recycle, Donate, Fix or Mend, and Trash. You can prepare these boxes in advance, so you already have the containers for the stuff you are going to remove from each space.
Decluttering the bathroom
Look into the medicine cabinet first. Remove everything and discard skincare products, makeup, and medication that are past their expiry date. Clean the shelves before putting back the things you intend to keep. Move to the cabinet drawers next and repeat the steps. Do the same with your shower and tub.
Decluttering the bedroom
Make up the bed to get you started. Remove the things that do not belong on the nightstand, such as books, mail, paper and pens, and other items. Put them into the right boxes. Go over your dressers, bureau, and chests. Pick up clothes and either fold them, lay them on your bed or put them into the Put Away box, or the Donate box. Move on to your vanity table or small desk if you have one in your bedroom and do the same steps.
Check your closet, take everything out, remove dust, and sort through your clothes, accessories, and shoes. Separate the items by type. Donate things that you have not used for more than six months. Send clothing that needs repair to the dry cleaner or tailor and put dirty items into a hamper.
Decluttering the kitchen
The kitchen contains various items, so it is better to either focus on each zone or by category. Empty each space and go through the process of sorting everything. Start with the upper cabinets, then the pantry before moving onto your lower cabinets, the area under your sink, and the drawers. Clean the countertops last. As always, put things into the proper boxes to keep things organized.
Decluttering the living room
The living room is the most used in the house, and many things find their way into this room. Have permanent storage spaces for books, magazines, and remote controls. Remove items covering side tables, coffee table, console, entertainment centers, and bookcases and put things back in their proper places. Have small containers for gaming equipment, chargers, and gadgets. Segregate the toys as well. Donate or throw the things that are broken or seldom used.
When you’re done, you’ll be amazed at the amount of junk and trash you’ve collected over time. Proper trash disposal keeps your surroundings safe and clean. Get help from a junk removal Miami company to haul off the debris and junk you’ve accumulated from your home-cleaning efforts.
