There is so much left in the old year. For many people, unnecessary goods and clutter are part of it. Therefore, cleaning before or after New Year’s Eve is a tradition in some households. However, some easily give up on the boring idea of editing. However, with a little discipline and the right technique, the New Year’s resolution can be easily fulfilled. Because at the beginning of the year, spaciousness and order are good not only for your home but also for your soul.
Mistake 1: Wanting to get everything done in one day
Many want to finish the entire clutter removal process as quickly as possible. It’s understandable, but trying to evacuate the entire house in one day is unrealistic. If you only plan one day, you can easily reach your limits. Exclusion takes time and patience. Therefore, it makes sense to gradually get rid of your unnecessary items from your four walls. Distribute sub-areas such as kitchens and bookshelves on different days. In this way, you will get closer to your goal with small steps. Usually you need to allocate a little more time for the wardrobe. A checklist can be used to keep track of areas that still need cleaning.
Mistake 2: Clinging to unnecessary things
The more meticulous you are about keeping it tidy, the less work you’ll have when you do it again at some point. However, you usually keep items even if you no longer need them. It’s “just in case!” It comes from such thoughts. or “You never know…”. However, it is very unlikely that you will need such goods again. For each item, remember when you last used it. If it has not been used for more than six months, you should usually throw it away.
Mistake 3: Not emptying the cabinet
Cleaning the closet usually requires the most effort. It is usually overcrowded. Additionally, there is a lot of chaos lurking in the closet. To save time, many people carelessly take things out of the closet. However, this leads to failure and only increases clutter. It is better to empty the closet completely so that you can see the clothes better. If your closet still wants order, emptying can be combined with collecting. First all the clothes are cleaned and then everything is properly removed and reordered.
Mistake 4: Throw it away instead of selling it
Your beautiful home will not only benefit from cleaning, but you can also make financial profits with very little effort. Some things that are cleaned don’t need to be thrown into the trash right away, but they can still be resold. By selling, you make a sustainable contribution and make other people happy. But before you sell, determine the minimum amount you want to charge for an item – this way you can evaluate whether a sale is worthwhile. If the cleaned items can no longer be sold, you can of course give or donate them.
Mistake 5: Don’t use a ranking system
The overview is often lost when cleaning. After all, it’s not just about throwing away, some things are still being sold, given, donated, or repaired. So it makes sense to use a ranking system. The five-box method is particularly effective. Before emptying, five containers are provided, labeled as: dispose, sell, give away, repair.
The last chest is marked as maybe the chest. There are always a few items that you’re not sure if you really should throw away. That’s what box five is for: You can wait a few more days before making your decision. Make sure you set yourself a deadline. It is important that you get rid of all five boxes as soon as possible.
Ideally, you’d put the crates where they’ll get in the way. Thus, the garbage is not forgotten.