Been so busy I'm yet to start spring cleaning. Spring cleaning to me is all about decluttering, getting rid of all those extras and items that just have no purpose in my life. I do the 3 box/ bag way of sorting the good from the bad-
- Box/ bag for items to keep
- Box/bag for items to throw away
- Box/ bag for items to donate
- Items to keep are the things that get used regularly, that you love and that have a place. If it is something you want to keep but doesn't have a home, make sure you find a home for it.
- Items to throw away, are all the things that are broken and that no one would love. If you find something you want to keep but needs to be fix make sure it gets done ASAP.
- Items to give away, are items that you no longer need or love but someone else would benefit from it. Once this box/ bag is full, be sure to but it in the car right away so your not tempted to take things out.
I'm using this blog post to list my To-Do list of decluttering. The main point of getting rid of the clutter is so that it is easier to clean.
Kitchen
- Pantry and spice cabinet
- Keep all items in date- I like to utilize my plastic storage containers to make things tidy and easy to find.
- Throw away any items that are out of date or won't use- some people might not keep just food items in the pantry
- Giveaway- any non-perishable food items that can be donated to charity
- Pots and pans, baking cupboard, appliances, cups, plates, cutlery etc..
- Keep all items that get used regularly, all baking and appliances items that don't get used as regularly should be placed neatly and easy assessable
- Throw away broken items
- Giveaway doubles, things you don't use but others would
- Under the sink area
- Bench top space
- The dreaded junk draw
My home is open plan, I wish I had a separate dining room from the lounge room :(
- Keep items that you use and love but make sure they have a home! We have a toy box downstairs but I will be moving that back to their bedrooms upstairs, I'm constantly putting things back but they don't even play with it, they see it neat and tidy and instantly zero in on it with their amazing tornado powers. LOL
- Throw away junk, broken items and don't forget to check under the lounge.
- Giveaway- perfect time to head to Kmart to change your decorations but not till you have placed all the items you want to change in the car and dropped of to the local charity store.
Laundry and linen press
- Keep all bed linen that gets used- a tip I love is to pair sets together by placing in the matching pillow case.
- Throw away torn items, empty laundry liquid, broken pegs etc.
- Giveaway- bed linen that doesn't get used
- Keep- toys that actually get used, books etc.. Kids clothes are what I dread the most-its time to empty those cupboards and get all the ones to keep neat and tidy.
- Throw away- broken toys, ripped books, stained and holey clothes
- Giveaway- clothes, shoes that no longer fit and can help a family in need. Toys that don't get played with
My room
- Keep anything you love and use and make sure it has a home
- Throw away anything that is broken, stained etc., just like the kids room
- Giveaway- clothes and shoes that you haven't worn in forever. That dress your holding on to just in case one day it will fit.
- Keep- items that get used but this is the perfect time to organise all your make-up
- Throw away items that haven't been used in awhile. Did you know makeup have a expiry date? Bath toys that have seen better days
- Giveaway, old towels to pet shelters, makeup that's never been used
- Declutter
- Organise
- Clean
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