Start the Year off Right by Decluttering Your Home

According to US New & World Report, it is estimated that between 2 to 5% of the population are hoarders.  While most of us are just guilty of accumulating too much “stuff,” there is no time like the present to tackle all the extra clutter that has started to overwhelm us.  Seniors also need to declutter as too much stuff clogging up hallways and passageways can be a safety hazard and result in falls, which can cause serious injuries or even fatalities.    

Organizing experts have some tips to help you get started and suggest beginning at a place that will make a big impact.  For instance if a table by the front door that acts as a catch-all is spilling over with stuff, decluttering it will give you a good feeling every time you walk in the house.  Once you tackled that area, you need to keep going. If you like, set a goal that you will do a little bit each day until you are done. 

Now that the hall table is cleared, professional organizers say to continue clearing other visible surfaces like countertops and desktops, tops of dressers and tables, floor space, etc.  Put things away where they belong and have trash bags and appropriate containers ready for charity items. And once you declutter an area, treat it as a “clutter free” zone.  

As you go in deeper to the inside of cupboards and closets, be firm about getting get rid of some things.   Also don’t overlook the big items in your home including furniture and rarely used toys or electronics taking up space.  Take time to evaluate each room and visualize how you want it to look when you are done. Ask hard questions like, “do you really love the item or can you live without it?”

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