The 5 Steps to a Successful Major Declutter
With the return of spring often comes the desire to throw open the windows and give our interiors a breath of fresh air. A wind of renewal that often starts with a big declutter.
Spring Cleaning: The Key Steps to Start Fresh
First tip, target your efforts by defining a room or piece of furniture to declutter. Move to the next area only once your mission is accomplished so you don't feel overwhelmed or discouraged.
No successful tidying without decluttering. The pile technique comes to the rescue of indecisive people: to keep, to give away or sell, to throw away or recycle, to repair… Still hesitating? A few simple questions can help you see things more clearly. When was the last time I used it If the answer is more than a year, it's time to let it go. The same applies to damaged items, those that aren't easily repairable, or those that no longer suit you.
Also take advantage of this tidying up time to thoroughly clean your furniture and your home. An additional way to see things more clearly.
Before putting things back, think about reorganizing. By season, by frequency of use, by user... Organize, sort, label... It's up to you to optimize your interior.
Finally, a last tip: adopt the «one object in, one object out» rule. This will help prolong the effects of your big spring cleaning!
