if you desire tidy You’re not alone this time of year.according to American Cleaning Association80% of Americans plan to do spring cleaning this year, an increase of more than 10% from three years ago.guess all this home office will do that to you.
However, just because many of us attended the Spring clean, which doesn’t mean we want to maximize it. With the constant decision-making coupled with the emotional toll of letting go, it’s a daunting task that can leave people feeling exhausted rather than renewed.
But with a few small adjustments, spring cleaning can really be the cathartic, releasing activity we crave.
Sofia Vishnevskahousing expert and co-founder new home companion, shares her 5 ultimate life tips for stress-free spring clutter. Try one or all of these super simple strategies for a clean home and a clear mind.
It’s also a cool way to hone your personal style.
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Sophia says that among the many wardrobe organization tips, this one stands out for how easy it is to simplify your wardrobe.
Here’s how it works: At the start of spring, turn all of your closet hangers back, and only the hangers you’ve worn throughout the season. As summer approaches, go through your clothes and donate or sell any items that are still facing backwards. You can even rinse and repeat throughout the year.
Considering that many of us have too many clothes While we don’t actually use it, this tip does come in handy for collecting pieces that really fit our taste and lifestyle.
If you haven’t picked it out in months, chances are you never will.
Because our brains can’t Atwo divide.
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Have you ever been in the middle of a frantic tidying session when your adrenaline suddenly wore off and you were left sitting in a mess with no idea what to do? This is a great way to keep this compartmentalized even when the motivation fades.
Sort everything you own into four boxes: keep, donate/sell, discard, and relocate.
Like Marie Kondo, Sophia recommends making decisions quickly, not letting sentimental values cloud your judgment, and you’ll have a tidy home in no time.
And if it’s sentimental yes To cloud your judgment and make it difficult to detach from things, read on
You may realize that you didn’t miss these items, and letting them go isn’t so hard after all.
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This is a great way to discover what really should occupy your heart and the space in your home.
Whenever you find an item that you no longer like but feel you should keep, put it in an empty box and once it’s full, put it somewhere out of sight. Sophia suggests giving it a few weeks and then going back to sort them out. You may realize that you didn’t miss these items, and letting them go isn’t so hard after all.
If you’re still a little hesitant, you can also take photos of the items and create a photo album that takes up much less space while still giving you all the fun you had with the actual items before.
Instant gratification can be a great tool.
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It’s easy to start our spring cleaning with a cluttered pantry or hidden storage area, but with tactical decluttering, you clear the most obvious areas first. This way, you’ll be constantly reminded of the difference it made, which will give you the motivation you need to get the job done instead of feeling tired and discouraged within a few hours.
Don’t try to do everything at once.
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Sophia explains that zone-based organization can also help us avoid common organization fatigue. Rather than trying to cram all your cleaning into one weekend, spread each room or area out over several days.
Below is an example of region-based collation.
Get your outdoor space ready for warm weather by removing clutter and organizing your patio furniture. Tomorrow, work in the kitchen, clean the countertops, organize the cupboards, and clean out the refrigerator. next week? Tackle storage, organize your electronics, and scrub your interior. Then onto your bedroom, you’ll need to organize your bedside tables, change your bedding, and replace your winter wardrobe.
It’s easy to see how this can help us truly escape clutter without setting ourselves up for burnout. Because at the end of the day, spring cleaning should be energizing, right?
As a bonus, Sophia adds some thoughts on the four main types of clutter and how to eliminate them in a way that’s good for us and the planet:
- clothing: You may not want it, but chances are someone does. Don’t throw it in the trash before you check to see if a local charity, shelter, or thrift store will take it from you.
- electronic product: Don’t let your chaos become a planetary problem. Recycle any unnecessary electronic products through a certified e-waste recycling center to avoid causing environmental harm.
- furniture: If it’s in usable condition, sell it online or donate it to a charity, shelter, or community center. Otherwise, contact your local waste management department to find out how to dispose of it, or better yet, recycle it.
- Preserved food: Don’t do the easiest thing; do the right thing. Instead of throwing it away, food banks, shelters and community organizations will happily accept any food you don’t need.
Finally, but very important in today’s world, let’s talk about the importance of: Digital finishing.
“Once you’ve finished spring cleaning your home, it’s time to clear out your inbox and clear out your desktop.
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Walter Gjergja, Shaolin Temple lay monk, mindfulness and wellness expert, and co-founder of personal coaching app Coach Jinwisely states:
“Clutter doesn’t just invade our spaces; it invades our minds, too. People who live cluttered lives tend to procrastinate on important tasks, and digital clutter is no exception. Once you’ve completed the spring cleaning of your home, it’s time to clean out your inbox and clean up your desktop.
To do this, Gjergja recommends deleting unimportant emails, organizing files and uploading files you don’t need frequently to cloud storage, and deleting any unused apps from your home screen.
You’ll be surprised how much freeing up your mind can be by organizing your digital space.
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