Top Tips for Maintaining a Clutter-Free Home
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Spring is finally here and with that in mind, right now might be the perfect time to think about ways to help clean up the cutter in your home alongside cleaning it from top to bottom.
After all, clutter can not only get in the way as we navigate our homes but also make us feel smaller and less relaxed. With that in mind here are a few tips for clearing up a cluttered home.
Sell, Keep or Donate
One good idea to keep in mind as you go around your home is to make decisions about if you want to keep, sell or donate items. You could do this simply by making piles, or you might like to be a bit more organised and place them into specific boxes.
This can be especially useful now, during the cost of living crisis, as it is the perfect time to think about selling items you no longer need or use. I’ve personally been selling a few bits lately via an app and have been really surprised by how quickly it has added up.
Of course, you may not have the time to upload, pack and post items so donating could be a better option for you. Always remember though that charities only want sellable items, they are not there to take in ready-for-the-bin items.
Look into Storage Options
For everything you want to keep, you are going to want to think about a good way to keep and store them.
For items kept within a garage or shed, good racking can really help keep things organised. While shelving units can be bought in all manner of shapes and sizes to fit into a range of spaces you might have. It is incredible the amount of storage you could come up with by getting something to fit into a corner.
Indoors, under-bed boxes with wheels, bookshelves and cupboards can all help to keep things on display or stored safely away.
You might find you are surprised by the amount of room you are able to create. Plus once it is stored safely, it should hopefully be easier to find anything you need.
Think Before You Spend.
We all love buying new purchases when we are out shopping. Whether it’s an item of clothing or a special ornament. But the more you buy, the more you struggle to find homes for the items. (I am most definitely guilty of this)
So, the next time you are out shopping, stop and think about whether you need the item. You may want to walk away for a while, think about it and then come back after sitting on the idea for a while, even if it’s over a cuppa of tea.
Stopping yourself from buying non-essentials during trips out can really help towards creating less clutter.
These are just a few ideas to help you with battling the clutter within your home. As such, I would love to know what your top tip is.
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Not going to lie, clutter is my nemesis! I really struggle to keep on top of it, a mix of mental health and neuro issues to contend with along with the fact that I have 2 teen daughters and I am a crafter so I have yarn, paper, cricut, heat press…. you name it haha! then there are the little bits of stationary and small business items I have an obsession with
Honestly, I am the queen of clutter I have so much but I just can’t help buying more haha!
Living in a small flat, we do need to be careful to avoid clutter. In fact, it’s time for another clear-out and I already have a box of books ready for the charity shop.
It is so easy to get clutter filled isn’t it – our place is awful at times.
Oh dear! This is part of my life that needs serious help! I wouldn’t say I was a hoarder, but I do like collecting things and each of the new items brings me pleasure. Trouble is, my house isn’t big enough, which explains why it often seems to have that cluttered look!
We have so much clutter around at the moment as we are trying to sell a few bits, I’ll be happy once it is all sold but I’m hating having it hanging around.
Great tips. I really do need to think properly before I end up impulse buying! I have recently declutted a lot of stuff and it feels good.
I impulse by a lot and then come home and wonder what on earth I’m going to do with the items.
i love being organised but when you’re disabled its not easy when you have to rely on others, been trying to get rid of a few things here and there. if any one wants to declutter my house feel free lol
It is so hard isn’t it 🙁 I often find myself putting things in reach just because it makes things easier at the time and then it just builds up.
I am not the best when it comes to organisation, so tips are always useful. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome I am glad you found them some useful tips.
I have a great local page on facebook called ‘Be Kind’ where people can give away an item or recieve a small gsture as a thank you like chocolate.
I hate clutter so try and keep it low and have a good clear out every few months (my daughter is awful for not throwing anything away!)
This is such a good idea – we have a freecycle group but it can be quite hard to navigate as a lot of people jump on it to resell rather than reuse and those in need miss out.
Some fantastic tips here, I have so much clutter at the moment and it’s driving me mad!
I am awful at having clutter everywhere – one day I might get on top of it.
I am a disaster so am turning over a new leaf, throw or organise is my way forward
Good luck! It really can be hard to do that (or at least I find it to)
I do a great declutter and then a great gradual Clutter!!!
I have recently been up in our attic and cleared out lots of old paperwork, including details of houses we bought as far back as 1977. I’ve been through my clothes and donated items to a local charity shop.My daughter says I need to declutter and get rid of books, I said that is non-negotiable! I need to have a clear out of my shed, I do it every Spring but the clutter seems to build up
It is amazing how far back you can find paper work for sometimes, I amaze myself at some of the bits I find at times. It is crazy how quickly clutter builds up at times isn’t it?
I think it’s great in our block of flats, we have a nice Facebook community that allows us to donate or sell things we do not need which makes it so much easier to get rid of stuff. But I am planning to go to IKEA one day and look for new storage, hoping I won’t be tempted to buy other stuff
Oh that is awesome and so nice you have been able to build a community in such a way with your neighbours and be able to help each other out.