Top Tips For Maintaining a Clutter Free Home

If you dream of a clutter free home but struggle with the reality of staying tidy and organised on a day to day basis then you’re in the right place! Despite what you may think, the majority of people with a streamlined home aren’t natural born organisers with an inbuilt ability to keep their home neat and tidy. Everybody has the potential to keep their home clutter free and organised with just a few good habits!

Check out the following tried and tested ideas for achieving and maintaining an organised and clutter free home for the long-term.

Tip #1: Declutter Often

Setting aside just a few minutes of your time each day to quickly declutter, tidy and reset your home can have a big impact when it comes to staying organised in the long run!

‘Tidy home, tidy mind’ is a saying that we love, because when your surroundings are clutter free so is your mind. Having a space that is free from clutter allows you to better focus on the important tasks.

Taking just 10 minutes out of your day, every day to declutter will ensure you have a calm and organised home in no time!

Tip #2: Utilise organising products

Products play a huge role when it comes to setting up systems of organisation within your home by helping to create systems that are easy to use and maintain and help keep your home clutter free!

Choose products that will help to take advantage of all usable space in the area that you are organising. For example, if you’re organising a shelf, be sure to select organisation products that make use of the full width, depth and height of the shelf or if you’re organising a wardrobe, opt for slimline hangers which will allow you to fit more items on each hanging rail.

Tip #3: Make a to do list

We all know the feeling of having a hundred things swirling around in our brain, and inevitably something gets forgotten every now and then.

Taking these thoughts and writing them down on paper / your phone / wherever you are most likely to look at your list, will help take the pressure off you to remember every single thing you want to accomplish.

You will find you get more done simply by having somewhere to look for reminders about what you need to do. Make a new to-do list every day based on the previous day’s list and anything that came up since the last list was created.

Not only will this help you keep on top of your tasks, but it will also make you feel productive when you cross off that item after it’s been completed.

Tip #4: Complete one task before moving on to the next

One of the most useful habits to get into in order to keep your home clutter free is to finish each task started before moving on to the next.

Starting a number of tasks and leaving them unfinished, can lead to a messier home and you feeling more overwhelmed than you initially were.

For example, rather than starting organising every kitchen cupboard and drawer, focus on just completing the utensils drawer before moving on to the pantry.

You will feel more focused on the task at hand by taking the extra step to complete each thing and check it off your list before beginning the next thing.

Tip #5: Create a home for essentials

We’ve all been there; unable to find our keys or your phone as you’re rushing out of the front door.

This unnecessary stress can be easily avoided by creating a permanent home for your keys, phone and any other essential items.

You may choose to keep these essential items in one place e.g. by the front door, or you can create designated space for each item. Whichever you decide, just be sure to return each item to its home when you’re not using it.

By knowing exactly where things are when you need them, you avoid daily stress and have peace of mind that you’ll be able to find exactly what you need when you need it.

Tip #6: Do the dishes after each meal

Beginning each day with a clean sink and clean dishes automatically makes for a better day which is why cleaning up and washing the dishes after each meal is a great habit to get into, and after a while you’ll find it becomes second nature.

Whilst keeping on top of your dirty dishes and clearing a wiping down the table after each use requires a bit of extra effort, the reward for doing so is a clean, clear and organised kitchen.

You may even find it satisfying to complete the task from start to finish. Trust us, this little added habit of organisation will go a long way to staying organised in your day to day life.

Tip #7: Own fewer things

One simple way of maintaining a clutter free home is by owning fewer things! Less stuff means less to organise, declutter and tidy up. To have less stuff, it’s worth thinking about your shopping habits? Check out these ideas on how to shop like a minimalist for some inspiration.

Tip #8: Deal with post on a daily basis

Prevent the dreaded pile of post from accumulating by taking a couple minutes on a daily basis to sort through it as it arrives. Discard what is not needed and deal with anything important as soon as possible.

By doing this, you’ll always know that you’re on top of important bills and other documents, plus you’ll help out your future self and reduce potential stress too!

Tip #9: Reset your home daily

Before you settle down for the evening, put your home to rights with a ‘home reset’ ritual.

Spend 5-10 minutes tidying up your home before you go to bed each night. These few minutes will have a big impact when done consistently and you’ll love waking up to a neat and tidy home. The best thing about this habit is that you get to start the day off on an organised foot!

Tip #10: Know when to ask for organisation help

Another important habit to get into is asking for help when you feel a task is too much for you to handle on your own.

Get your family involved by delegating tasks and asking for help with things. The more members of your household that are involved with daily organising activities, the more likely your home is to remain neat and organised.

There is no shame in asking for help. In fact, collaborating with professional organisers will actually help you be more successful and efficient with your time, and produce results that you and your family can feel extra proud of!

What organisation habits will you make a part of your daily life?

Getting your home organised is one thing, but keeping up daily habits will make it so much easier for you to keep your home as a neat, organised and stress free environment.

Maintaining organisation is about getting back up on your feet when the clutter creeps back into your home. Creating these daily, weekly and monthly organisation habits should make it so much easier for you to keep your home neat & organised and stress free.