Top tips to declutter your home for 2025
Kick off 2025 with a clutter-free home! These practical tips will help you declutter your space, so you can start the year fresh and organised.
A clutter-free environment promotes peace and clarity, making it easier to focus on what truly matters.
Here are some simple yet effective tips to help you get started.
1. Start with a plan
Break the task into manageable areas (e.g., kitchen, bedroom, bathroom) and tackle one room or section at a time. To avoid feeling overwhelmed, set a time limit for each area.
2. Follow the "one in, one out" rule
For every new item you bring into your home, get rid of one. This simple rule helps prevent clutter from building up over time.
3. Sort items into categories
Create piles or boxes for things to keep, donate, or throw away. Be honest with yourself – if you haven’t used something in the past year, it’s time to let it go.
4. Digitise where possible
Scan important documents, photos, and mementos. Storing them digitally saves space and reduces paper clutter.
5. Clear flat surfaces
Tidy up counters, tables, and shelves by removing unnecessary items. Keep only what you use regularly.
6. Use storage bins and organisers
Invest in baskets, bins, and drawer organisers to keep things neat and organised. Label them to make it easier to find things later.
7. Declutter sentimental items
Go through sentimental items, such as gifts or old clothes, and decide which ones are worth keeping. It's okay to let go of memories that no longer serve a purpose.
8. Create daily habits
Make decluttering a daily habit by spending between 10 to 15 minutes tidying up each day. This will prevent clutter from accumulating in the first place.
9. Rearrange for functionality
When you declutter, consider the functionality of each space. Rearranging furniture or adding storage solutions can help you make better use of your space.
10. Be patient and consistent
Decluttering is a process, not a one-time event. Set realistic goals and be consistent to maintain a clutter-free environment.
Start your decluttering journey by focusing on small areas. Sort items into categories — keep, donate, sell, or throw away — and create an organised system that works for you.
Make decluttering a regular habit, involve the whole family, and look for ways to repurpose items whenever possible. Stay mindful of new purchases to avoid future clutter buildup.
Here’s to a fresh, renewed home as we welcome the new year!
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