A well-organized living space can make a world of difference not only in the way you feel in your house but your ability to function in your home. The more you allow your living space to become a messy and cluttered environment, the harder it is to stay organized, and it can even be a hygiene issue. Whether you live in a huge home or a small apartment, keeping your home organized is a must. To help you, here are some practical tips for keeping things tidy.
Create a Cleaning Schedule
A schedule can help you keep things more organized since you know exactly when each task should be done. If you have no schedule in place you can find yourself letting things pile up and get even messier, creating even more work for yourself. Whether it’s in your bathroom, don’t know your bedroom, or the kitchen, create a schedule of which area of your house gets cleaned and when.
If other members of your family get involved, then it will be much easier. For example, one family member can be in charge of the bathroom for a week, while the other is in charge of dishes. Rotate the schedule, and if everyone does their part little by little, cleaning will feel like a breeze.
Declutter
One of the biggest reasons why houses feel messy is because they are easily cluttered. You can do as much deep cleaning as you want, however, if you have items strewn out all over the place, from your countertops to your tables, then the clutter will give the impression that your house is a mess.
Regularly clean surfaces and put things away. Only keep things out that need to be out, and you’ll find things don’t just feel more organized, but they actually will be.
Create Designated Spaces
A designated space for each item is the best way to keep things organized. Letting things spill into the wrong area of the house is a quick way to not only lose things but for things to get disorganized. Keep everyday essentials in specific accessible spots where you know you can access them easily.
Items you don’t use very often, or perhaps off-season items can be kept in labeled bins or shelves, where you know where to find them, but they’re not necessarily taking up space in your regular living area.
Adopt The One in One Out Rule
The one in one out rule is a great way to keep things organized and avoid clutter piling up. It’s fairly simple and easy to live by. Every time you get something new, you need to promise yourself that you’ll get rid of another thing. Over time, it will help you avoid accumulating junk that you never actually use.
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