Spring Cleaning with A Fresh Approach to Decluttering and Organizing

Apr 1

As spring arrives with its promise of new beginnings, it's the perfect time to give your home a little TLC. Spring cleaning isn't just about dusting off those shelves; it's a chance to breathe new life into your living space and make it feel truly yours. Let's dive into a fresh approach to decluttering and organizing that will leave your home feeling cozy, efficient, and totally on point for a busy life.

Step 1: Declutter First

Before diving into deep cleaning, tackle clutter. Use the “keep, donate, toss” method:

Keep: Items you use regularly or truly love.
Donate: Items in good condition that you no longer need.
Toss: Broken or unusable items.

Focus on one room or area at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Step 2: Create Functional Storage Solutions

Modern homes thrive on efficiency. Invest in versatile storage solutions, or better yet, use what you already have!

Clear bins for easy visibility.

We love the Home Edit Bins!

Drawer organizers for smaller items.

These Amazon inserts work wonders!

Wall-mounted shelves to maximize vertical space.

Elfa Over the door storage is great for renters and clients who own their home.

Label everything to maintain order long-term.

Step 3: Deep Clean Strategically

Once clutter-free, deep clean your home:

Dust and Vacuum: Start from the top (ceilings, fans) and work down to floors.
Wash Windows and Mirrors: Let in natural light by cleaning glass surfaces thoroughly.
Refresh Fabrics: Launder curtains, bedding, and cushion covers.
Tackle Appliances: Clean your oven, fridge, and dishwasher for a fresh kitchen feel.

Step 4: Maintain the Momentum

To keep your home organized year-round:

Adopt a “tidy as you go” mindset.
Schedule mini-cleaning sessions weekly.
Find ways to delegate chores - maybe a monthly cleaning service?

Spring cleaning is more than just a chore; it's a chance to reset your home and create a space that truly reflects your modern lifestyle. By embracing decluttering and organizing, you'll not only have a cleaner home but also a more peaceful and functional living environment. So, let's get started and enjoy the journey to a fresher, happier home!

Mudroom Set Up for Success

A mudroom is a dedicated space intended to accommodate our active lifestyles while creating a flexible system that will start and end the day with order. These high-traffic spaces have the greatest potential to keep our lives on track, simplified and safe.

How Many Toys Do Kids Really Need?

Parenting in a world full of excess often contradicts our best intentions to provide and connect with our kids. Why? Because it’s big business and they know how to hit one of our deepest trigger points — inadequacy. They plant the seed of doubt that we’re not doing enough and the roots grow instantly. They know the pressures we face and the comparison games we play. There’s a bigger conversation to be had about aligning our values with our consumer habits, but here are some starting points to restore order.

Less is More. What does that mean?

My clients often contact me because they have a desire to restore simplicity within their lives. The actions to achieve this are not complicated, but they have been disguised by design. The system benefits from promoting a comparison-driven society that idolizes consumerism and busyness.

Junk Drawer Organization

We all know them, we all have them and we all struggle with how to organize them — the inevitable ‘junk’ drawer. Things that belong nowhere and everywhere at the same time. These are items that need to be easily accessible: pens, gum, gift cards, stamps or an extra charger but do not necessarily warrant their own designated space.

Edit. Organize. Repeat

Ever wonder where to start? Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to tackle the clutter? Let me share a little secret, step one is not going to The Container Store.

Decluttering Your Space in 15 Minutes

Decluttering is all about the edit. The National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) found that 80% of items we keep are never used. This may sound like a daunting statistic, but use it as confirmation that it’s ok to let go! It’s important to set realistic expectations when it comes to the editing process. If peace is what we want, we must remove the excess. If we’re seeking connection, balance and more free time, we must get clear on what serves us and what doesn’t.

When Clutter Goes Too Far

Clutter is often the physical manifestation of an underlying problem within ourselves. Despite our best efforts, it’s unrealistic to assume that we’ll never buy anything new after we make the decision to declutter. This is why it’s so critical to establish healthy consumer habits. It’s easy to maintain order when we become intentional about purchases and create a concrete organizational system that works for our lifestyle.

Sarah Parisi https://TheClutterCurator.com

Spring Cleaning with A Fresh Approach to Decluttering and Organizing

Step 1: Declutter First

Step 2: Create Functional Storage Solutions

Step 3: Deep Clean Strategically

Step 4: Maintain the Momentum

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Spring Cleaning with A Fresh Approach to Decluttering and Organizing

Step 1: Declutter First

Step 2: Create Functional Storage Solutions

Step 3: Deep Clean Strategically

Step 4: Maintain the Momentum

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