During the holidays, the influx of gifts can make your home feel cramped with too many belongings. You don’t have to let the tide of stuff overwhelm you though. Decluttering is easier than you think, especially with the handy tips below. Schedule a visit from a junk removal expert, follow the steps below, and start taking control of your home again.

3 Ways to Make Decluttering a Breeze

1. Create a System

Tackling a project this big can be so overwhelming that you never get around to it. Instead of thinking that you need to declutter your whole home at once, start small and work your way up. Decide which rooms in your home need the most attention and set a specific date on which to complete them. Once those are done, repeat with the remaining rooms until your home is fully decluttered and your junk removal service can haul away the junk. Breaking the process into manageable steps reduces the stress and makes it easier to sort through your stuff when you have free time.

2. Use the 3-Box Method

Set up three bins and label them “Keep,” “Donate,” and “Throw Away.” This will help you keep track of what is going where, so items you meant to trash don’t accidentally get mixed with the stuff you’re keeping. As a rule of thumb, the belongings you keep should be used frequently and in good condition. Stuff you don’t use but that still has useful life should be given to charities, such as thrift shops. Everything else should be handled by a junk removal service.

3. Think About What You Actually Use

When it comes to your wardrobe, you probably have a few pieces that you haven’t worn in at least a year. Getting rid of them is a safe bet, and can even make getting dressed easier every day. In the kitchen, consider if each piece of equipment is useful enough to justify the space it takes up. Ask your children to think about the toys they play with the most and get rid of the ones that are left sitting at the bottom of the toy chest.

By following these steps, you can make decluttering your home a breeze. You might even find yourself enjoying the process! When you’ve settled on the items you want to throw away, make the cleanup easy by hiring Red’s Hauling Service. They provide professional junk removal and cleanout services throughout the Greater Chicago area. To schedule a pickup date, call (773) 616-0979 and learn more about their offerings online.