When belongings no longer add value to your life or retain sentimental value, they become clutter. Too much clutter can cause unnecessary stress. If you are seeking ways to finally tackle the piles of junk lying around your home, below are some tips cleaning professionals suggest to make your house feel more organized.  

How to Make Your Home Clutter-Free

1. Make a Plan

Decluttering can often lead to frustration if you don’t have specific goals and a plan in mind. Before you begin cleaning, make a list of each room in your home and how you want to improve it. Then, rate each space from the least to most cluttered. When you start cleaning, it’s often best to limit yourself to one space at a time and begin with the least messy area. This will help to prevent you from getting overwhelmed and putting off the organizing for several more months. Finally, your plan shouldn’t involve completing each room all in one day; instead, give yourself a schedule for cleaning out each space and a time frame for when you’d like to be finished.

2. Create a System

As you make your way through the home, you’re going to find a lot of stuff that is no longer wanted. Setting up a sorting system will push you to contemplate whether each item actually has a purpose for being in your home anymore. A tried and true method is to set up three boxes — one for items you’ll keep, one for items you plan to sell or donate, and one for items you want to throw away.

3. Setup Rules for Saying Goodbye

To stop yourself from holding on to items that no longer serve a purpose, cleaning professionals recommend putting rules in place before you begin cleaning. For instance, if an item isn’t worn or used at least 80% of the time, it’s probably time to let it go. Also, if something has been broken for a while, it’s doubtful you’re going to repair it in the future so throw it away or recycle it. Also, if you stumble across something you completely forgot you owned, it’s not really doing you any good.

Once the clutter has been removed from your home, the next step is to give it a deep cleaning. At Maid Brigade, they provide affordable residential cleaning services to the Honolulu, HI, area. All of their cleaning professionals are certified and trained on the best green-cleaning methods. Call them today at (808) 377-4024 for a free estimate and visit their website to learn more about their services.