Not sure of the proper disposal methods? Refer to the FDA guidelines. For the best and safest results, dispose of expired products and replace those you want to have on hand. When was the last time you went through your medicine cabinet? Unlike the refrigerator where spoilage is obvious, over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications often stick around well past their use-by dates. Find a new home for anything that doesn’t go back in the drawer-whether that’s elsewhere in your home, in care of a friend, at the donation center, or in the trash. Arrange items neatly, and in a way that makes sense for how you use them. Rather than trying to decide what to take out of a drawer, start with a clean slate and decide what goes back in.
Kondo’s KonMari Method of decluttering emphasizes asking these questions because they can help you determine whether or not the item deserves space in your home. Ask yourself if it serves a purpose, if it has a specific place to live, if you have similar items that serve the same purpose, and, yes, if it truly brings you joy. As you decide whether or not to keep something, consider why you own it. If no one is available, even imagining you have to justify keeping the item can help uncover your true feelings about it. Defending the item out loud might strengthen your argument or allow you to see a different perspective, and your friend may bring up points you hadn’t considered. Are you having trouble parting with certain items you know you should let go? Ask a friend or family member to take the position of getting rid of the item, then plead your case for keeping it. Use your before-and-after photos for later reference, or simply as inspiration of a job well done! Extra credit: Once you’ve decluttered the area in the picture, take another photo. Refer back to the image as needed while you rehome wayward items. Try snapping a picture of a room, a counter, or any specific area you’d like to declutter, then examining the photo to identify the items that don’t belong. When something has lived in a spot for so long-whether it belongs there or not-we have a tendency to overlook it because we’re so used to it being there. Some days you may not feel like tackling more clutter to extend the zone, and that’s okay-but remain vigilant about the space you’ve already cleared. Or maybe that means the floor underneath or in front of it. Maybe that means an adjoining counter, or another shelf nearby. Then, each day, see if you can create a slightly bigger area to protect. Protect it from collecting clutter at all costs. Once you have a small area or zone that’s decluttered and organized to your liking, maintain it. Once you’re satisfied with the results, use that area as your inspiration when tackling the next space. Concentrate on decluttering that single shelf or counter, removing items that don’t belong there, setting aside items that should be in other rooms to put away later, collecting items that can be given away or donated, and throwing out anything no longer of use to anyone. Choose one contained area-and only one-to train your focus. If you did this every day for a year, that would be 365 fewer items in your home. If even that seems like too much, just find one thing you don’t want and either toss it, donate it, or give it away.
To begin, spend five minutes throwing out or setting aside things you no longer need. Decluttering can be overwhelming at first, especially for those of us who aren’t in the habit. The cleaning professionals at Merry Maids have put together 12 of our favorite minimalist-inspired tips for clearing the clutter, finding motivation, and making your home a place you truly want to be. Minimalism looks different for everyone, but you don’t have to commit fully to the minimalist lifestyle to borrow some useful ideas for decluttering. It’s about being intentional with the items you do own, making sure each one has a purpose in your life-even if the purpose is simply that it makes you happy.
Those in the minimalist community say it’s not about getting rid of all your worldly possessions and living in a small house devoid of all personality. That’s part of the idea behind the minimalism movement that has grown in popularity over the last few years. We want a place we can escape to-not escape from. With more time spent in our homes than usual lately, many of us are reflecting on what we can do to make it a place that truly feels like our sanctuary.
Home Organization 12 Minimalist Tips for Decluttering Your Home
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