Are the high temperatures keeping you inside? We know how you feel, the Texas heat can be unbearable. While your inside, consider being productive. In other words, focus on a project like cleaning and decluttering and home. Although it may seem logical to go room-by-room, the professionals say this actually isn’t the best way to maintain order throughout the home. With that in mind, follow these six cleaning tips to keep your home organized:
Go with your first instinct
Start by doing a complete sweep of your home and getting rid of things by merely listening to your first instinct. If the first thing that comes to your mind is, “get rid of it,” listen – your first instinct knows best.
Define yourself and your lifestyle
Think about where you are in your life now and where you want to go. If specific items don’t fit into your life (where it is now) – sorority sweater or something that literally doesn’t fit anymore – toss it. There is no use in keeping something that doesn’t serve a purpose.
Remove emotion
Many people hold onto items just for the sentimental value and that is entirely understandable. However, it isn’t good for clutter. When going through things, try to remove the emotion so you don’t feel bad throwing items out.
Be practical when buying organizers
Don’t buy an organizer until it serves a purpose. Otherwise, the organizer will become the clutter itself.
Maintain a regular schedule
To keep your home looking great after a major purge, keep a regular schedule to organize and clean each week. While tedious, you will be thankful you have an organizational system to keep everything in place.
Be mindful of what you buy
Shopping is fun. But, be mindful of what you buy – aka. Try not to bring clutter into the home. Only buy items that you know you need, use and love.
These six home cleaning tips will have your home organized before you know it!
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