It's easy to accumulate stuff you don't need and rarely use, and it's surprising how much space these items take up. To free up closet space, keep your home looking tidy and reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning, dedicate a few hours or days to decluttering your home and garage. If you do so, Cincinnati Closets®, an experienced home organization service in Covington, KY, offers some of the most important do’s and don'ts of decluttering.

Do:

Organize Things First

The first step is to organize your belongings into three piles: keep, donate, and discard. Make sure you know how much you're donating and discarding before you invest in packing boxes or a roll-off dumpster. You may not need to spend the money, but you won't know for sure until you've gone through your belongings and set stuff aside.

Start Small

It is easy to become frustrated by attempting to do everything at once. Instead, start small. Choose a single room—or even a portion of a room—and start tidying that. Complete the area fully before moving on. You won't get frustrated, and you'll enjoy a feeling of satisfaction once that area is done.

Don't:

Put Off Tasks or Decisions Until Later

Don't create a "not sure" pile or set aside bags of donations for later. This is just a recipe for more clutter. Instead, finish each room completely. Don't put off tasks or decisions until later, or it may be months before you're finished decluttering.

Seek Perfection

Don't let perfection be the enemy of the good. For instance, if the house looks clean, tidy, and roomy after your decluttering project, don't fret about the fact that your sock drawer isn't organized, or your closet is still filled with junk. Instead, feel proud of your accomplishment and plan another decluttering project with your closet as the target.

If you're interested in decluttering your home, contact the professionals at Cincinnati Closets® in Covington, KY.  For nearly 30 years, this garage organizer and interior design service has helped clients throughout the Tri-state area declutter their spaces and organize their homes. Visit their website to request an appointment, or call (513) 631-7939 to discuss your options with a friendly, helpful professional.