Did you get to all the Spring cleaning items on your list this year? We have a few more suggestions for areas you might need to declutter before Summer hits. A fully clean, decluttered home will allow you to maintain your home with minimal effort giving you more freedom to get outdoors and explore this Summer!
Winter Gear and Clothing - Throw out any winter gear or winter clothing that is worn, unusable, or broken. Take a close look at each item to determine what you used this past winter. If there are winter items that still have life in them but aren’t being used by your family, consider donating them at this time. Everything else needs to be cleaned and put away until next year.
Pantry - Start by removing everything from the pantry, checking expiration dates, and wiping down the shelves. Take special note of the expiration dates in your spice rack. Spices don’t get used up as quickly, but they can lose potency over time and may need replacing. If you have an excess of some items, consider donating what you don’t need. Use clear baskets and bins to group similar items together. Use labels on the bins and the shelves themselves to ensure everything goes back to the proper spot. An excellent organizing hack is to place a lazy Susan on the pantry shelf and stock it with spices, jars, condiments, or other small containers. Just give it a spin to find precisely what you are looking for!
Garage - Now is the perfect time to give your garage the decluttering attention it deserves. The only way to begin a major organizational overhaul is to remove everything and start with a clean slate. As you are removing items, you can start the decluttering process by tossing anything you know at first glance should be in the trash. Garage organization presents some unique challenges as this is an area that can house automobiles, tools, toys, lawn equipment, cleaning supplies, outdoor gear, seasonal decorations, and more. Our best suggestion is to categorize and group like items. Plus, make sure you can get to your most-used equipment with the least amount of effort!
Beauty Products - It is time to update your beauty routine to reflect the warmer temperatures, which means letting go of your unused products. Gathering all your makeup and beauty products into one area will give you a visual of how much you have. Heavy makeup and lotions are out for the summer, and keeping them around can add to your mental and physical clutter. Now is the time to be thorough and toss anything you won’t use in the next few months. As a bonus, this will make getting ready so much easier, because you only have what you need on hand!
Paperwork - Don’t let a sea of paperwork slow you down this summer! Scan all of the essential documents that you still need a record of but don’t need a physical copy. Remember when disposing of documents to shred anything that has personal information such as account numbers or other personal information. Shredding documents with your personal information reduces the likelihood of becoming an identity theft victim. Recycle any stacks of junk mail, out-of-date magazines, and expired coupons to minimize clutter.
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