Decluttering your home can be a daunting task, and a helping hand to point you in the right direction could be a blessing.
Making your rooms more fluid and presentable can do a lot to improve your mood, among other things.
If you're looking for tips to help you with spring cleaning or a small overhaul, you've come to the right place.
The Sliding Door Wardrobe Company spoke to two professional organizers, Cath Hindle of Clear the Clutter and Tracy McCoull of Personally Organized , to find out what people should do.
5 tips to organize your home effectively
Avoid blindly purchasing additional storage solutions
"Buy multiple storage solutions without thinking about what you need to organize and why!" » said Catherine. "It's best to assess exactly what you need and invest in a storage solution that meets those specific needs.
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"In seven years of professional cleaning, I have only suggested purchasing additional storage space to a client once. You usually already have the storage space you need at home; You just need to organize your things carefully.
Tracy also warns against simply moving clutter around the house.
She explains: "One of the worst mistakes people can make is not tidying up. Before you start organizing, it's important to get rid of items you no longer need. Otherwise, your task will quickly become impossible.
"I find that people have two main types of clutter in their homes: static clutter and nomadic clutter. Static clutter is the stuff we hide in boxes, closets, and drawers and never use. Nomadic clutter refers to things that wander around the house but have no real home.
"You need to master both types of clutter before you can start organizing or thinking about investing in storage solutions. The process should be: order, organize, contain.
Avoid impulse purchases
Decluttering means not buying too many new items, so impulse purchases should be avoided at all costs.
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Tracy says: "Without a clear intention or purpose, new items often end up wandering around the house, just adding to the chaos. »
Don't always follow viral trends
Cath explains: "I always advise my clients not to follow an organizational trick that goes viral on social media. Organizing books or clothes in rainbow colors may seem cute, but it's very difficult to find individual items when you need them! »
Tracy also says it's important to have a system for the things you want to let go of.
She says: "Whether you're donating items to charity, selling them online or recycling them, it's important to get them out of the house as quickly as possible." Otherwise, you'll end up with even more chaos. »
Where is the best place to start cleaning up?
Tracy reveals that she always asked her clients which room, if chosen, would have the biggest impact on their daily life.
She adds, "Choose a small, manageable area and set a timer for 10 to 15 minutes so you can clean up without feeling overwhelmed." »
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Cath agrees, saying: "Many people feel overwhelmed by the idea of decluttering their entire home and never start." Start small. I like to start the decluttering process with the closet under the kitchen sink or an underwear drawer; Even cleaning up a small area can have a big impact.
"Consider cleaning up as an ongoing process. You can't do everything in one day, so start small and do a little when you have time. If going through your entire wardrobe seems overwhelming, start with your jeans or sweaters.
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Implement effective organizational tricks
Cath says: "Store clothes vertically in drawers rather than horizontally along the rails. This makes it easier to see exactly what you have and put your clothes together in the morning!
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"It also helps improve your buying habits: if you can clearly see that you already own two camel sweaters, you are less likely to buy a third."
Meanwhile, Tracy says, "One of my favorite places to organize is the closet! Once you've cleaned and organized your closet, hang all of the hangers upside down on the rack.
"Once you've used something and it's time to hang it, turn the hanger up."
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