Five Tips For Decluttering Success!

Studies show that living and working in a clean and organized home will improve one’s productivity and emotional quotient. Chaos may breed creativity, but peace and relaxation may be compromised if you skip decluttering way too often. Now that you have found the best property in the Metro, it’s time to get started and achieve that minimalist dream when you started hunting for your home. If you are a condo owner and often suffer from dirt and disorder,  these five handy tips may quickly get you into order.

Know what to let go

Do you really need those broken cups? They may have sentimental value, but they are not useful at all – and you will certainly never drink from them again. Old memorabilia you have been collecting since childhood can also be holding you back psychologically. When you walk into your bedroom you are confronted by a wall of fluffy toys from 20 or 30 years ago, how does that affect your mental state? Keeping a few treasured relics from the past is healthy as it keeps us connected to who we used to be. However, learning to let go of items that are no longer ‘us’ or that we no longer use is equally healthy: it enables us to grow.

Use storage options cleverly

With varied storage options available, condo owners won’t have trouble keeping clutter out of sight. Children’s toys and other knick knacks lying around and not in use may need to be kept in boxes, so they don’t add to the mess of your area. Towels, bags, and other paraphernalia can be hung instead of being dumped on the floor. If you are after organization and a touch of style to your living space, go for natural wood storage consoles that not only solve your cluttering issue but spice up your room at the same time.

An alternative to consoles could be hiring a self-storage unit. Wood storage consoles could be expensive and less secure as compared to storage units that are heavily guarded by keypads and apps and only allow self storage gate access to those who have rented the space. Another thing to keep in mind, if you purchase furniture pieces to store your items, you are essentially overrunning your home with belongings, so buying furniture won’t reduce clutter. You see, this is a vicious cycle: You bring home storage options to store what is not needed and add to the clutter more without even realizing it. To avoid being a part of this cycle, opt for a self-storage unit!

Downsize your life

Do you really need that huge, cavernous wardrobe? Downsize it and replace it with a smaller chest of drawers and your bedroom will magically become bigger. If your condo is in one of those metro highrises, you probably have a small space to start with; so it makes a lot of sense to use your available space smartly and wisely. Make money by selling old, oversized furniture as you downsize.

Learn to keep things tidy

Establishing a regular cleaning routine is essential if you want to prevent your living space from accruing piles of paper, mounds of crockery and heaps of clothing on the floor. Hire a cleaner if you are too busy to do this yourself. There is no point in spending time purchasing new storage options, downsizing your furniture and getting rid of old knick knacks if the apartment is going to quickly get cluttered all over again.

Leave time to plan your decluttering project

Decluttering is a psychological as much as a physical act. Selecting what to keep and what to sell or throw away needs to be done with care. As a result, decluttering can take much longer than you anticipate. Schedule at least three days of decluttering, so that you can go through your condominium thoroughly and make sure that you are happy with all of the decisions that you have made about your stuff.

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