4 Decluttering Tips

The problem with the famous Spring Clean is that it probably only gets done once a year — hence the name. If you’re the sort of person who wants to have one of those Instagram perfect homes but isn’t quite sure how to make it happen then read on…

No More Old Magazines

They’re the surest sign of clutter that there is aren’t they? We all spend money on magazines, and at £5 a time it can be hard to throw them away. Look around the lounge, kitchen, or your bedroom and you’re sure to see a pile of them stuffed away somewhere. They haven’t been read in months and the chances of you suddenly needing one are slim to none given that you can get online with the click of a button. Take a risk and put them out for the recycling. If you find you miss them (you won’t) then you can easily keep any magazines you buy in the future!

Put the Laundry Away

Piles of clean laundry are a great step towards keeping the perfect home you’ve always wanted, but leave them out for a couple of days and they soon start to add to the clutter. The minute you take them out of the utility room why not run them upstairs and put them away? Because you’ll be in your groove it won’t be all that difficult to carry on for a few more minutes and finish the job.

Clear Out the Hallway

The first place you see is the hallway which means it needs to be spotless if you want to create the right impression. Throw away any old trainers, broken umbrellas, and out of date calendars without a moment’s thought. Throw in a quick dusting session for good measure and you’ll be able to see the difference in 30 minutes or less.

Kitchen Worktops Aren’t Really For Storage

The worktops of your kitchen are prep areas for cooking, and of course they play home to things like your toaster and kettle too. Keep a few jars on display for your teabags and sugar, but if it’s not a cooking utensil then pop it in a drawer or a cupboard. You may feel like you can’t do without some of the stuff you’re moving, but give it a try and see what it looks like. You’ll be surprised at the difference it makes!