Declutter Your Home in Just One Weekend—Yes, It’s Possible!
A weekend of decluttering your home? Yes, definitely possible! With preparation and step-by-step instructions, you can finally stop procrastination and enjoy the refreshed space you deserve. Let’s divide this into easy, practical steps towards a decluttered home by Sunday evening.
1. Friday Night Prep: Set Yourself Up for Success
Plan ahead of time! Trot around your home and write down trouble spots. Take “before” pictures to encourage yourself. Have garbage bags, donation containers, and storage containers ready. Rest up tonight because tomorrow is where the real fun begins.
2. Saturday Morning: Start Small for a Big Impact
Start with a rapid victory! Begin with an easy area such as a kitchen drawer, bathroom cabinet, or entry area. Sort and categorize: set up three piles: keep, donate/sell, toss. Quick wins are energizing and keep momentum to then move on to larger areas.
3. Saturday Midday: Attack High-Traffic Areas
Next, tackle the most used spaces: kitchen, living room, and hallway. Clear countertops, eliminate excess gadgets, and get storage in order. Don’t forget to hold on only to what is useful or makes you happy. Enjoy a well-earned cup of coffee while you’re at it.
4. Saturday Afternoon: Closet Cleanout
Wardrobes are clutter magnets! Place items in the keep, give away, and throw-away piles. Not worn it in a year? Let it go! Keep things separated by seasons. A tidy closet helps you get dressed faster and saves stress.
5. Saturday Night: Sentimental Sorting
Sentimental clutter is tough! Keep special items, but not too many. Create a “memory box” for little souvenirs and give away or recycle what no longer serves. Decluttering isn’t losing memories: it’s making room for new ones.
6. Sunday Morning: Say Goodbye to the Extras
Don’t leave cluttered stuff around! Put out the garbage, give away to charity, and sell valuables online. Don’t wait and wonder later: do it now and make more space as soon as possible.
7. Sunday Midday: Maximize Storage
Intelligent storage is the secret to not having clutter. Store essentials using baskets, bins, and shelves. Label everything so everyone can access what they are looking for easily. A place for everything = a clean house!
8. Sunday Afternoon: Develop a System of Maintenance
Decluttering isn’t a one-time thing! Implement a system: weekly mini-cleans, “one in, one out” rules, and daily tidying habits. Small, regular habits keep your space fabulous all year.
9. Sunday Evening: Pat Yourself on the Back!
You did it! Your house is now remodeled and tidy. Take “after” pictures to appreciate your labor. Treat yourself to a relaxing self-care evening or movie night, and bask in the serenity of a clean environment. Salud to a job well done!
Sources
Ep 40: How to Actually Declutter Your Entire Home in ONE Weekend
A clean slate – Decluttering tips
