The thought of decluttering your entire home can leave you feeling overwhelmed. So we are here to offer a list of easy items that you can get rid of today to start on the journey of decluttering. Once you see the positive impact getting rid of these items can leave on your space, you will be motivated to continue the journey.
1) Remove any spices you don’t use regularly or are expired. Spices don’t get used up as quickly, but they can lose potency over time. Take organization one step further by setting up a lazy Susan to bring the spices to you! Place a lazy Susan on the shelf, stock it with spices and other small containers, and then give it a spin to find precisely what you are looking for.
2) Take this as a sign that you need to clean out the toy closet. The toys can be donated if your child has outgrown or no longer uses them. Extras can be put into a toy rotation bin. Toy rotation is simply storing some of your toys for a time. Then, you’ll swap the current toys for the ones you stored away at regular intervals. Each rotation is like getting a new set of toys, bringing excitement back to play, and it helps with cutting down on clutter!
3) Your bath towels need to be replaced every few years. Keep a few older towels to clean up spills, but donate the rest to a local animal shelter.
4) A cluttered phone can drain your device’s battery and take up valuable storage space. Browse through your apps, deleting ones you never use or don’t like. You can always download them again if you find out you really need them. Also, take time to delete all the bad photos and videos from your phone to make room for the truly special moments that are still to come.
5) When your workspace is full of clutter, it can be hard to focus. To give yourself space to think more clearly, rid your space of excess office supplies that you don’t need. Pull out all the pens and markers and make sure they work. This is an excellent job for children. Throw away any that are dried out or unusable. Organize the supplies that are left by utilizing filing cabinets, decorative baskets, and other holders to help you find items quickly when they are needed
6) Purge your beauty products. Gathering all your makeup and beauty products into one area will show how much you have. We are all guilty of trying out products, not loving them, but not wanting to get rid of them because it feels wasteful. Be thorough and toss anything you aren’t using. As a bonus, this will make getting ready so much easier because you only have exactly what you need on hand.
There are no right or wrong ways to declutter, and there is no single set of rules that you must follow - just do what works best for you. If you own items that you don't have room for but want to keep, a mobile storage unit may be exactly what you need. Pack your extra items in a 1-800-PACK-RAT portable storage container and send them off to a secure, nationwide storage center location, or keep it on-site at your home for 24/7 access. Then sit back and breathe a sigh of relief in your clutter-free sanctuary of a home! Give us a call today or go online to see how we can make storage simple for you!