Start out with a list of entrümpelung all the different areas where clearing out clutter is necessary. Decide the order that you will clear each area. Choose the day and time and work as follows with your bags and boxes at the ready.
- Take everything from the area to be cleared. For example, if it is a closet remove everything from the closet. Make up your mind about each item and be ruthless about items you do not use. If it has not been worn for a year, does not fit or you don’t like the item either put in a bag for recycling or throw out if not in good condition.
- Be strict with yourself about not clinging to items you will never use again. If you are really undecided then keep it for another six months and if it still has not been worn you will definitely want to give it away or throw it out.
- Clean the area you are decluttering. Give shelves and floors a good cleaning. When the sorting has been done you will be able to return the items you have decided to keep and there should be considerably more space now. You will be pleased and this should motivate you to continue with all the other areas where clearing out clutter is needed.
- Arrange for picking-up or dropping-off the items you have decided to part with. You may consider the charity shops in your area. They are always happy to have donations for any items that still have life in them and are in useable condition.
Follow through entrümpelung the same procedure for each area where clearing out clutter is needed and you will soon have the whole house wonderfully clutter-free.