New Year decluttering: Housekeeping tips

31.12.2023 13:30
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21

If you actually want your New Year to be different, then you should learn to let the old things go.

This tip is suitable for many things, including your house - so it's decluttering time!

Here are a few tips that will help you prepare your house for the New Year.

Start with small areas

Begin by tackling one small area at a time, like a drawer or a shelf. 

Breaking down the task into smaller parts makes it more manageable and less overwhelming.

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Sort items into categories

Create categories for your belongings, such as "keep," "donate," and "throw away." 

As you go through each area, decide which items you want to keep, which ones you can give away to others, and which ones you should discard.

Let go of unused items

Be honest with yourself and ask if you truly need or use each item.

If you haven't used it in a long time and it doesn't hold sentimental value, consider letting it go. 

Decluttering helps create a more organized and peaceful living space.

Donate or sell unwanted items

Once you have identified items you no longer need, consider donating them to charity or selling them. 

It's a way to give back to the community and clear out your space at the same time.

Clean as you go

As you declutter each area, take the opportunity to clean the surfaces and remove any dust or dirt. 

A fresh and clean space will make you feel more accomplished and motivated to continue decluttering.

Maintain the clutter-free environment

To prevent clutter from piling up again, develop habits like regularly decluttering and organizing your belongings. 

Set aside some time each month or season to reassess your items and keep things tidy.

Previously, we talked about cleaning rented houses.

Kate Yakimchuk Author: Kate Yakimchuk Editor internet resource


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  1. Start with small areas
  2. Sort items into categories
  3. Let go of unused items
  4. Donate or sell unwanted items
  5. Clean as you go
  6. Maintain the clutter-free environment