Did you know, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, 32 percent of people with two-car garages are only able to park one car inside due to clutter? And the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) says 80 percent of what we keep we never actually use. Crazy, right? Well, here are some tips to help you beat these statistics.
Wonder How To Declutter Fast?
Clutter has a way of sneaking up on us, and whether you plan on making it a part of you New Year's resolution or maybe just want to get a beat on spring cleaning, a clutter free home is within reach. Here are four can't miss way to make it a reality.
Getting Started Is Half The Battle
A cluttered home or garage can seem daunting at first, and even just taking the first step to getting started clearing it might feel terribly overwhelming. Don't be your own roadblock. Pick one room, break it up into sections, and work through one section at a time. This will give you results you can actually see.
Pace yourself while you're at it. These tips will help you declutter fast, but it's not a race. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was a accumulation of clutter you've built up around your home. To improve the organization of what goes and what stays, try to keep your items separated into three categories: trash, donate, and keep.
If the trash pile turns into a bit more than you bargained for, we can help!
Sentimental Value Doesn't Make It An Automatic Keeper
The majority of us like to keep items that remind us of loved ones, significant milestones, and past treasured memories. It's part of what makes us human. Sorting through such items can be a difficult task. Take a trip down memory lane and try to pare down these items one box of nostalgia at a time.
Donate Now And Donate Often To Declutter Your Home Fast
What's that old saying, "One person's clutter is another person's thrift store jackpot?" Something along those lines. If you have a box of items ready to donate, put it in your car now. The next time you're out, you'll have a box of donations riding shotgun. It's the perfect reminder to make a quick stop at your local donation center or charitable drop-box while your out and about.
Get Paid To Reduce Clutter In Your Home
From old sporting equipment to used furniture items, and even clothing, there's a good chance pieces and parts of your clutter could make you a little money. Internet resale sites and consignment boutiques are a great resource when it comes to relieving clutter or unwanted items around the house. The best part is, a financial return while simultaneously cleaning house.
Using these tips as a starting points will help you on your road to a successfully decluttered home!
And for all those items that end up in the trash pile, give us a call. We will be happy to discuss your project, and recommend the best bin size that will be ideal for getting rid of all those leftover unwanted items.
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