When clutter starts to pile up, the task of addressing it may seem challenging. But if your rental home is beginning to overflow with clutter, it is advisable to address this situation promptly. Delaying action may cause more clutter to accumulate, which could complicate the process of decluttering further!
As opposed to striving to declutter your entire house or apartment at the same time, think about approaching the task in smaller, more manageable portions. Even with just a brief 10 minutes each day, you can start to clear away unsightly clutter progressively. By adopting this approach, you can declutter your way toward having the tidy and organized home you like.
Tackle One Room at a Time
A methodical approach to decluttering a rental home involves addressing one room at a time. For instance, several professional organizers encourage picking one room in your house to completely clear of clutter. One strategy involves establishing separate bins or boxes for items designated for storage, donation, or disposal. Subsequently, go through and place each piece of clutter in one of the bins.
Items that are not in their designation should be placed in the “put away” bin while tossing out broken items. After that, proceed to clear each bin by either organizing the items for storage, disposing of them out, or donating them to a local thrift shop. In this fashion, you can rapidly clear off counters, floors, and tabletops and immediately see visible improvement.
Keep it Short and Sweet
Another effective approach to decluttering requires devoting just a few minutes at a time decluttering one single space, such as a drawer or cabinet. Using this approach, you first give yourself a time limit, such as 10 minutes. Then, look through the drawer or cabinet, pulling everything out. Throw away broken or expired items or donate things you haven’t used in the past year.
It’s beneficial to go through your pantry and medicine cabinet at least once a year and remove any expired or unused items. Be sure to properly dispose of expired medications, as they cannot simply be thrown in the garbage. Countertops are another trouble spot that can be effectively cleared of clutter in just a few minutes.
After you’ve cleared the space, organize and replace the items you want to retain in that space. This presents an excellent chance to create a system for that spice cabinet or group items in your pantry for easier access. While closets may present a more considerable undertaking that exceeds 10 minutes, employing a similar systematic approach will prove effective in addressing them as well. It would be prudent to have plenty of boxes or bins handy to collect anything you decide you no longer want and put away clothing items as you go.
A Place for Everything
Keeping your rental home free of clutter becomes easier if everything you own has a proper place. As we gather items, sometimes we accumulate items that don’t seem to belong anywhere in the house. But to keep clutter under control, it is vital to locate a permanent home for your things and ensure that items are returned to their rightful places after use.
If you have too many things for the available space, it might be prudent to downsize or simplify. Consider donating unused items to a charity or thrift store. Or, if the weather is favorable, you could sell some of your extra stuff online or hold a garage sale. Organize them neatly in clearly labeled plastic tubs or bins for those belongings you find difficult to part with. This strategy allows you to keep your things and your home clean and organized.
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