Is Your House Cluttered with Stuff?

Have you ever looked around inside your house and felt like all you can see is clutter? So, perhaps you should do something about that situation. If you want to rid your home of clutter, begin with one room and clear out everything that is not needed, or has not been used or worn within the immediate past year or more. Work on only one room at a time to cut the clutter which is the best way to see what is being accomplished and is most motivating to continue clearing your house of clutter.

The kitchen is a good place to start since that is probably the most difficult to unload your clutter from. You know the story - 'Oh no, that is the bowl grandmother had most of her life,' and on and on. Perhaps you may want to save one or two pieces that have come down through generations.

Start by cleaning out the cabinets and as you go, set all the dishes, pots and pans aside that you haven't used in a year. Look at all of them again and ponder if you will ever use them again. If you decide you will not use them again within the next year, pack all in a large box to donate or sell at a garage sale. In working to rid your home of clutter, stick to your plan. Next, check through your canned goods, spices and other necessities for cooking and baking. Be sure to check the expiration dates on the cans, jars and boxes - then discard those with out-of-use dates and place them in another box.

Check out the silverware drawer where many other utensils are stored also. What can you do without here? Probably there are several pieces, so cut that clutter out. If you have your best silverware in a separate drawer stored in a box, etc., leave it there.

You may also have your dish cloths and towels stored in the kitchen. If so, go through them and put them in order, laying worn ones aside to use as cleaning cloths. While you're at it, clean out the junk drawer(s). You know what to do with those useless cluttered items. Clear that clutter out of your home.

Then there are the cleaning products such as dish soap, scouring pads and other items used often in the kitchen. Throw out those that are too old to be effective for their intended purpose.

Go through each room in your house in the same manner, especially closets, chests of drawers and any other place clothing is stored. Don't forget the linen closet - look for any old blankets, sheets and curtains you may never use and get rid of them. Don't be surprised if you find some odd pieces in the linen closet. If you don't need them or do not expect you will need them within the next year, cut that clutter out.

When you're finished with every room, you will know you accomplished a lot, and your house will look neat,
orderly and uncluttered.

Sources:
Knowledge/experience