Decluttering your living space can be a refreshing and freeing experience. From sentimental attachments to disorganized junk, here are the top ten decluttering mistakes to avoid for a more streamlined and clutter-free space to live in.
Following these steps, you will be able to maximize space all around your home.
10. Holding on to Broken Items
You may have heaps and heaps of things that you would like to fix someday. The heap has the tendency to make your space seem messy and difficult to navigate through. The items that are of no use to you take up valuable space and give you peace of mind knowing that there is a cluttered mess in your home. So do yourself a favor. Fix them right away, or just throw them out.
9. Impulse Buying without a Plan
Buying things impulsively can be a big reason for not having any space to work with. So, when you go shopping, you should know where that particular thing is going to go. If you do not know where to keep the thing in question, do not get it. This way, you will be able to keep yourself from getting things for which you do not have space.
8. Neglecting the “One In, One Out” Rule
One of the principles that you can follow to ensure you do not run out of space is the one in, one out rule. This rule entails that for every thing that you get; you get rid of one thing. You either donate, or throw something out. Either way, something has to leave.
7. Sentimental Overload
It is perfectly fine to be attached to something or things that you own. But when it comes to sentimental overload, you will have a lot of clutter. This will be extremely difficult to manage. Avoid holding on to every single thing that you have. This will keep you from having heaps of junk to deal with. You will have more space to store things and less junk to sort.
6. Procrastination and Delayed Decisions
Delaying cleaning is not in your best interest if you have a lot of things to sort through. Postponing will never do you any good. Be immediate in your decision to clean. Sort through things as soon as possible.
5. Ignoring Expiration Dates
Stop ignoring expiration dates. It will lead to clutter and might even be a health hazard. This is in terms of food, cosmetics, and medicines. Check what is going to expire. When the due date is near, get rid of it. Hold on to what is safe and usable.
4. Underestimating Digital Clutter
Do not limit decluttering to things you own physically. Expand it to digital decluttering as well. Delete things like old files, images, and unused apps. These may be giving you a sense of disorganization. You might spend a lot of time navigating through things on your devices. So cleaning them is important.
3. Not Having a System
Going into decluttering without a plan or system can make you feel burdened. Create a proper plan to deal with all the things you have. It will make the process manageable. You will not have to be overwhelmed by all the junk.
2. Storing Unwanted Gifts
Gifts are precious. However, holding on to wrapping papers and unwanted gifts is just adding to your clutter. Hold on to gifts that serve their purpose for you. Get rid of the rest. Again, donate them or give them to someone who actually needs them. Someone else might get some use out of the gifts.
1. Not Regularly Decluttering
The most significant mistake people make is not decluttering regularly. Clutter does not build up in a day. It builds up over time. Without constant effort, it might become too much for you to deal with. Don’t let that happen. Try your best to keep things organized. Also, set aside a few minutes every two weeks to clean things up.
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Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.
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