I’m sure you’ve seen the quote, “Collect moments, not things.”
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In a 2012 study conducted by UCLA, findings concluded that more than half of mothers are overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in their house–so much so that they find it too difficult to even deal with. In a DecluttrMe article, they explore this study and the term “stuffocation.”
Are you suffocated by the amount of stuff in your home? If so, it may be time to de-clutter. Businesses may find themselves having the same problem where their offices become overwhelmed with clutter and junk to the point where it all just looks so unprofessional – janitorial services in Philly and other places can help with this by providing commercial cleaning to those looking to keep their premises clean and pristine.
Many people don’t know that here at The Cleaning Crew, LLC., we offer organization services. Our professional organizers can help you evaluate your belongings and the storage options in your home or office. We can offer advice on maximizing your space with the most appropriate storage solutions and help you organize your belongings in a manner that supports the easy flow of your lifestyle. We can also help with the process of removing excess belongings if necessary.
You can call us today at 541-601-6236 to schedule a free estimate. While you’re waiting for our organizers to arrive, here are a few tips and tricks to get you started.
Getting Started
Sometimes, you just have to start purging. Many of the items in your house are there “just in case” or simply because you are too busy to clean them out. Set aside a day or a weekend that you can knock things out and feel accomplished. You can get started with this awesome list from Organise My House that has 101 things you can throw away right now without feeling guilty.
Once you have started, it will get much easier. As you are de-cluttering, it helps to divide your items into piles. This 4-Pile Strategy is specific to clearing out a closet, but will work for just about anything. For items that need to stay, but don’t necessarily belong in the house such as camping gear, for example, you could look into something like storage buildings to keep the interior of your home free from the clutter.
Make four piles:
- Keep
- Unsure
- Donate
- Trash
If you aren’t sure how to determine which pile to put items in, PopSugar has a great list of 8 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help You Declutter. If you were shopping right now, would you buy this? Do you have something else that serves the same purpose? Have you used this in the last year?
Following Through
Once you have completed your piles, follow through with donating or trashing the items in piles three and four and reorganizing the items in pile one. If you have a lot of items for the trash, why not consider dumpster rental to make things easier? If you only have a few bits and bobs you should be able to manage. The items you placed in pile two should be boxed up and looked at again in about a month. Anything you haven’t used or don’t feel tied to should be donated or trashed. If you are keeping something simply because of sentimental value, take a photo! Then, you can keep it forever without taking up too much space. If you have lots of sentimental belongings it might be worth looking into storage shed movers. Storage sheds are great for keeping belongings in and you can move them really easily if needs be. If you’re happy with a photo then that’s great, but a storage shed may be the best option.
If the items in your home seem to be taking over and you aren’t sure where to begin, let our professional organization team help out. Don’t waste any more time stressing…Call us now at 541-601-6236.