5 Simple Tips To Declutter, Organise & Clean Your House

February 3, 2021
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Is 2021 the year you’d like to get your place in shape? While transforming your home into a clean and tidy sanctuary can sometimes seem like an overwhelming task, there’s some simple things you can do to make the process a less painstaking task. Our Rutherford cleaning services knows a thing or two about keeping your home clean and tidy. So here, we share some tips if you want to declutter, organise and clean your house with ease.


Stop The Clutter


Are you finally saying “no” to clutter? It’s easy to build up clutter in your home — especially when you have children whose needs are constantly changing. Whether you like to keep things ‘just in case’ or you have a sentimental attachment to your belongings, clutter can quickly overwhelm your home and your life, making it harder to keep your property tidy and clean.


Decluttering and organising your home has become a popular trend; and there’s countless celebrities and professional organisers who can help with expert advice. Do some research and decide which method works best for your household.


What Are The Benefits of Decluttering?


The key element in decluttering is donating, discarding or storing items which have not been recently used, admired or appreciated. Is that outfit from your Grade 12 formal really a necessary part of your wardrobe, or could it be put to better use?


Decluttering serves several purposes including:


  • Recycling unwanted items
  • Making your useable items more visible
  • Assisting with organisation
  • Creating more physical space
  • Making you feel in control of your environment
  • Lowering stress levels


What Is The Basic Principal?


You may choose to declutter for just 5 minutes a day, or you may prefer to dedicate a weekend to clearing out those unwanted items from your home. Whichever method you choose, you can declutter your items by categorising your possessions into piles, including:


  • Donate
  • Discard
  • Store
  • Keep


Now For Organising Your Stuff


Once you’ve nailed the above list, you can focus on organising the possessions that you’ve decided to hold onto. Containing your items in an easily accessible and pragmatic way will make your daily life a lot easier. There’s a countless array of storage options on the market including baskets, containers, boxes, tubs, bags and much more.


Each room in your home may follow a similar storage aesthetic (like containers in your cupboards) or you may choose to have different types of storage options in different parts of your home (woven baskets in your bedroom, plastic storage tubs in the kids’ rooms).


Just as you would organise your cutlery in a drawer, the rest of your possessions can also be organised in the same practical way. From shoes to linen and Christmas decorations, if you can find a specific place for your items, you CAN create a more organised home.


Time To Clean


Decluttering and organising makes it so much easier to clean your home. And let’s face it, there may even be some nooks and crannies that you may not have cleaned properly — for months or even years!


While bedrooms, living areas, bathrooms and kitchens are usually the primary focus for cleaning services, there are also many areas of your home that are not quite as visible.


Once you’ve organised your home, you should be able to get into those cupboards, shelves and spare rooms that you may have previously ignored. Our Rutherford cleaning service is always on hand to provide a complete clean of your property — inside and out.


Active Cleaning Service is located in Rutherford and offers domestic and commercial cleaning services across the region. If you’d like us to clean your house, give our friendly team a call Monday to Friday on (02) 4932 8199

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