December 29, 2022

How to Declutter Your Home Room by Room

These days, many of us simply live with too much stuff. Clutter can build up all over your home, and it can make your entire life seem overwhelming. The problem is that, with so much to tackle, you might not know where to start. We’ve got your guide to decluttering your entire home, one room at a time.

Why Should You Declutter Your Home?

There are plenty of benefits to decluttering your home, whether you’re getting rid of a handful of items or you’re filling entire trash bags with old items. Decluttering your home allows you to sort through your belongings and discover what you truly need. You may even find items you forgot about! If you find things you don’t need but are still in good condition, you can make someone else’s day by passing them on to a family member or donating them to a local charity.

On top of that, decluttering can free space in your home, making your property feel bigger. This benefit is especially pertinent if you already live in a small space like a small apartment here in New York. Instead of trying to come up with creative ways to store all your belongings, you might find you already have all the space you need and then some!

Decluttering is also helpful if you feel overwhelmed with the state of your home. You’ll spend less time cleaning and maintaining your home and belongings, reducing chores and stress. Since there’s not as much to clean, you can open up plenty of free time to dedicate to work, spending time with family, or any other pursuit you’ve been missing out on.

How Often Should You Declutter Your Home?

The frequency with which you should declutter your home truly depends on your personal preference. Many people choose to clutter at least once per year. The old habit of “spring cleaning” is a great time to declutter your home and give it a deep clean. Scheduling one specific time each year to go through your things helps to keep you accountable and prevents you from forgetting to do it!

You may also want to declutter and clean around the holidays, allowing you to make room for any new belongings you may receive. Especially if you have kids, you know how the holidays cause things to pile up. With so many new items coming into your home, it makes sense to evaluate your things and see what you can part with. It’s also a good idea to declutter around birthdays, if you expect quite a few gifts.

In addition to doing a big declutter every year or so, you can also perform small declutters around the house each month. You might find old stacks of mail piling up or random clutter collecting on your counter, dresser, and other flat spaces. Decluttering at least once per month makes your home easier to clean overall and makes the bigger decluttering jobs even easier to manage.

Decluttering by Room

General Decluttering

There are specific tips that can be applied for certain rooms in your home, but there are also some pieces of advice that you can use all throughout your space.

While you’re decluttering throughout the home, consider the bin system. When you find something that doesn’t belong in that room, place it in a bin until you’re done decluttering the room. Then you can transport those items to the rooms where they belong. This method prevents you from getting distracted by walking into another room to replace something, only to find a new task to tackle. Finish one room completely before moving on to the next.

Bathrooms

We’re usually conscious of when the food in our fridge expires, but when was the last time you checked the expiration dates in your bathrooms? In the bathroom, discard all outdated medicines, cosmetics, and skincare products. Creams and serums tend to expire more quickly than solid and powder products. Healthline offers a comprehensive guide about makeup expiration, while Allure provides insight into the shelf life of skincare.

Bathrooms tend to get cluttered with small items like cotton swabs, hair accessories, medicine bottles, and the like. Throwing them all into a drawer might free up space on your counters, but it makes it difficult to find something when you need it. Consider separating drawers with small bins to keep your items contained. You can find bins of all sizes for a dollar or two each, so you don’t have to break the bank! To take your bathroom decluttering a step further, consider having your bathroom cleaned and disinfected professionally.

Bedrooms

Your bedroom is the space in your house where you’re meant to relax and unwind, which is why decluttering here is particularly important. Think about the items that you truly need to keep and make them easily accessible. If something can move into another room or leave your home completely, make that change. You’ll thank yourself when you have a calm space to enjoy at the end of the day.

When you’re decluttering bedrooms and closets, you’ll be going through lots of clothes. Empty your entire closet and discard anything you haven’t worn in the past year. It’s tempting to keep a piece of clothing “just in case” or if you spent a lot of money on it, but if it’s not being worn, it’s better off in a new home.

Entryway

Your home’s entryway doesn’t have to be huge to need a declutter. Even New York’s tiny apartments, which often lack a clear “entryway,” can get cluttered! If you don’t have a spacious entryway, apply these tips to the area immediately around your doorway and entry closet.

In the entryway of your home, make sure you have a designated space for your most used items, like your keys and wallet. Keeping them in one place will make it infinitely easier to get out the door when you’re in a hurry. Get rid of old mail and try to find new spaces for those items that simply get tossed in the entryway because they have no other “home.” Having a tidy entryway helps you come home to relieve stress, not increase it.

Living Room

The living room is where your family tends to hang out, so it’s bound to get cluttered. In the living room, make sure to find dedicated spaces for your remotes and game controllers. Discard books you didn’t like or don’t plan to read, and sort through toys the kids no longer play with. There’s nothing wrong with keeping your hobby items in the living room as long as they don’t take over the space! For help with those hard to reach places, contact White Glove Cleaner to book a living room cleaning in NYC.

Kitchen

Finally, in the kitchen, decluttering is a huge help in your everyday life. You’ve got to feed yourself every day, after all! First, work to gather your utensils and cookware in categories that make sense and place them in the most convenient area for use. For instance, coffee mugs should be stored near your coffee maker. Throw out anything expired in your pantry or fridge and consider investing in containers to keep your pantry organized. For extra help with you’re your kitchen decluttering and cleaning, contact our team to book a professional kitchen cleaning in NYC.

Let White Glove Cleaner Help Once you’re done decluttering your space, you might find that your home or apartment needs a bit of TLC. Cleaning your space doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Let White Glove Cleaner help you restore your home or apartment to the spotless condition you deserve. Schedule a one-time deep cleaning or opt for recurring services to keep your home looking beautiful every week. Contact us today to learn more about our services!