Moving Tips | 5 Steps to a Clutter-Free Move (Pt. 1)

 

Moving Tips | Moving into a new home is an opportunity to start fresh and create the clean, organized home you have always wanted. But a clutter-free home starts even before you leave your old home. Here are five steps to get you there:

1. Remove Clutter While Packing (and While Unpacking)

As you go from room to room to pack, you will encounter items that no longer serve any purpose in your home. Take the time to thoroughly sort through all of your possessions, so you can get rid of those items you no longer need. You can even create a checklist to help determine if each item is a keeper. Some questions you might want to ask are:

 

• Why did I purchase/obtain this item?
• Is it serving any purpose?
• Will it be missed by anyone if we got rid of it?
• Do I have room for it at my new home?

This can also be a great opportunity to host a yard sale — moving is expensive, and selling unneeded items can help cut the cost. Every little bit helps! Alternately, if you are feeling generous, donations are always greatly appreciated.

As you are unloading and unpacking in your new home, you may find additional items that you no longer need. As you unpack, follow the same de-cluttering steps as you did when packing.

2. Develop Good Habits from Day One

Making cleaning and organization a habit is much easier than you think. Just follow these easy steps:

• Clean right away: We say it all the time: “I’ll get to it eventually.” Procrastination hurt your grades in school, and it hurts your hygiene at home. This mentality will only hinder your efforts of having a clean, organized home. If you get something out, see something misplaced or something that needs cleaning, don’t put it off.
• Create a routine: Develop a routine or schedule, and stick with it. Whether it’s to focus on one room at a time, or even one chore at a time, make it a routine and it will eventually become second nature.
• Create designated areas: Certain things need to go in certain places — dirty laundry needs its own space, as does the mail. Have specific areas for everything, so that sorting through or disposing of items can be simple and easy. - Redfin

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