This New Year decluttering process should allow you to reset and feel calmer and more at ease in your own home. Welcome yourself into a more put-together atmosphere by following the easy steps. This post is all about a New Year decluttering process.
You may just be inundated with new to-dos and new goals. Let this be the one list you follow, and you will feel better afterwards. It’s really only 3 steps, short and sweet!
Who doesn’t like to get that trash bag out and start the tossing process?
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New Year Decluttering Process
The Kitchen “Clean Sweep”
The kitchen is the heart of the home, but in January, it’s usually the heart of the clutter. Clean it all out!
Purge the pantry by tossing the expired holiday baking supplies and half-empty cracker boxes. There are plenty of boxes with two or three smashed and forgotten crackers in my home!
Wipe down the fridge shelves. Be sure to reset it with some healthy options.
Try to clear your counters of just the items you use on a daily basis. If the stand mixer only comes out for cookies, find it a home inside a cabinet to give yourself more “breathing room” on your counters. Yes, mine is a beautiful red, but it must go inside the closet!
Be sure to do this “clean sweep” more often than not to ensure a tidy kitchen and an updated pantry.
The Closet Evaluation
January is the perfect time to evaluate your wardrobe and to get rid of those items you haven’t used in quite some time.
Go through your closets, one by one, throughout the week or weekends, and donate those items that have been neglected.
If you haven’t worn it in a year, you probably aren’t going to wear it this year either. Someone else might want to try it, though, so donate it or sell it online to make a few extra bucks this year.
Follow the “One-In, One-Out” Policy
If the kids got new toys or you received new kitchen items, follow the “One-In, One-Out” rule.
For every new item that entered the house in December, one old item must be donated or tossed. This keeps the “stuff” at a manageable level without the stress of a massive purge.
You can include your kids in this purge and ask their opinions, too. They might keep this habit as they age if they get included in the process of decluttering.
Start with the Bed Tip
Don’t try to do the whole house in one day. Pick one drawer, one shelf, or even just one corner. As long as you start with the bed, the rest will follow. 🙂
For more decluttering tips, check out this page too.
& Remember
Start with the Bed,
Juliet
