When clutter starts to pile up, the process of eliminating it can seem difficult. But if your rental home is beginning to overflow with clutter, it’s vital to take care of the issue swiftly. The more you postpone, the more clutter will accumulate, making decluttering even more problematic!
Instead of striving to declutter your entire house or apartment all at once, consider splitting the process into smaller parts. Even if you have just 10 minutes each day, you may begin to clear away unsightly clutter systematically. This strategy allows you to declutter and get the tidy and organized home you seek.
Tackle One Room at a Time
A methodical approach to decluttering a rental home is to concentrate on one room at a time. For instance, numerous professional organizers encourage choosing one room in your house to completely clear of clutter. One option is to establish separate bins or boxes for things intended for storage, donation, or dumping. Afterward, go through and place each piece of clutter in one of the containers.
Things that are not adequately arranged should be placed in the “put away” bin while tossing out broken items. After that, clear every bin by either storing the things, discarding them, or donating them to a local thrift shop. This approach allows you to rapidly clear off counters, floors, and tabletops and instantly see visible improvement.
Keep it Short and Sweet
Another effective approach to decluttering is committing just a few minutes at a time decluttering one single space, such as a drawer or cabinet. Using this approach, you first give yourself a time limit, such as 10 minutes. Following that, you check the drawer or cabinet, pulling everything out. Throw away broken or expired items or donate things you haven’t used in the past year.
It is essential to go through your pantry and medicine cabinet at least once a year and remove any expired or unused items. Be sure to properly dispose of expired medications, as they cannot simply be dumped in the garbage. Countertops are another trouble spot that may be swiftly cleared of clutter in just a few minutes.
Once you’ve cleared the space, organize and replace the items you intend to retain. This presents a great chance to create a system for that spice cabinet or group items in your pantry for easier access. Closets may necessitate a more substantial effort over 10 minutes, but the same systematic approach will be applicable. Ensure you have plenty of boxes or bins handy to gather stuff you decide you no longer need and put away clothing items as you go.
A Place for Everything
Keeping your rental home free of clutter is less difficult if everything you own has a proper place. As we collect belongings, sometimes we accumulate items that don’t seem to belong anywhere in the house. However, to keep clutter under control, it is essential to designate a permanent home for your things and to return objects to their appropriate places after use.
If you have too many things for the available space, it may be advisable to downsize or simplify. Consider donating unused items to a charity or thrift store. Or, if weather permits, you could sell some of your extra stuff online or hold a garage sale. Store them neatly in clearly labeled plastic tubs or bins for anything you can’t bear to let go of. This way, you can keep your things and your home clean and organized.
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Originally Published on April 2, 2021
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