Clutter Busting Tips
Mail piled high on the counter, sneakers strewn across the floor, towels littering the bathroom, toys all over the family area—these days, clutter is everywhere. Break free from it with our easy approach: Organize your things first, then convince others to join the effort.
First, conquer your clutter.
Begin by cleaning up the areas you use most often. For frustration-free organizing, try these tips:
Begin by cleaning up the areas you use most often. For frustration-free organizing, try these tips:
- Organize in 5-10 minute bursts. Learn how quick de-cluttering can really add up in our article, Hour-a-Day Organization.
- Form habits—sort mail daily, put away laundry right after washing and file papers weekly to keep clutter from accumulating.
- Streamline spaces where you spend a lot of time. For example, create a craft storage system, make organizers for your desk andbring order to clothing closets.
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