How long do you take to find your car keys, toothbrush, socks, or just anything in your house? If you spend more time looking for essential items, your home may be cluttered. This means there’s less space, and some things are where they shouldn’t be. Therefore, your home needs a serious declutter.

But for many homeowners, decluttering isn’t the most exciting activity, especially when you have no idea where to begin. Plus, many have limited time, so they only declutter their homes occasionally. 

While it may seem incredibly overwhelming, decluttering your home can be more manageable than you think. Here’s a guide to help you reclaim your space.

Determine Your Goals

What do you want to achieve? Before you begin dejunking your home, take a moment to set clear goals for yourself.

It could be creating more storage space, minimizing stress, managing time, or simply making your home visually appealing. This will not only help you plan your tasks but also motivate you throughout the process.  

You can also set attainable timelines. Note that you don’t have to finish the whole process in a single day. Your timeline will vary depending on the size of your home and the clutter you’re dealing with, among other factors.

Decide on a Starting Point

The thought of putting your entire home in order can be overwhelming. And this explains why many homeowners find decluttering their homes daunting.

However, it looks easier and achievable when you divide the tasks into smaller portions. For instance, you can start reorganizing a specific area of your home, like a closet, a room, or a single drawer. This will help you build momentum as you go. Some of the places to consider when decluttering your home include;

• The hallway/entryway
• Bathroom
• Bedroom
• Kitchen
• Garage
• Home office

It’s always wise to choose a small starting point and build your way up.

Gather Necessary Supplies

You’ll need a few supplies to help you declutter your home effectively. This includes;

• Recycle bins
• Trash hags
• Donation boxes
• Labels and markers
• Cleaning supplies

These supplies will make your work easier.

Sort and Categorize Your Items

Now, this is the hardest part. You’ll need to go through items room by room, grouping them into the categories below;

• Keep: These are the items that are useful in your home and are still in good condition. Therefore, they will remain in your home.
• Donate/sell: Items in this category are still in good condition but longer serve you. Therefore, you can either sell or donate them.
• Dispose: This category will contain broken or expired items or those that are no longer usable. These items will either be recycled or thrown away.

You may choose to have subcategories under each of these three primary categories. For instance, under the keep category, you may have a subcategory for items that should be repaired, upgraded, or modified.

Additionally, try to be ruthless when choosing items to keep. For instance, this category should only contain things that are constantly in use, have sentimental value, and contribute positively to your life.

Organize and Store

You’ve now sorted and pared down your items. Now, you want to organize and store them efficiently to make your home tidy and welcoming.

Use shelves, storage bins, and labels to keep everything in its rightful place. You want to keep items you use frequently where they can easily be accessible.

We’ll Handle Your Junk

Congratulations, you have reclaimed your space, and your home is in order. But what happens to the junk left? Whether you want to donate or dispose of some of your items, you’ll need help from a junk removal company. This is where we, The Junk Pros, come in. Contact us for junk removal and hauling services in Poughkeepsie, NY.