Save Yourself From Extreme Cluttering

By Christopher Wallace


In these times, adults are enjoying their free time more than ever. According to reports, more adults are waiting to start a family but taking part in things that make life more enjoyable. Taking fun classes, going to special events, and even doing something out of the ordinary can make a nice work life balance. On the other hand, they may find themselves overlooking seemingly small things, like cleaning their home or getting rid of unwanted items. Although extreme cluttering does not happen overnight, it can sneak up on a person.

Many people have seen comedies where a person will call themselves cleaning their home by literally sweeping everything under an area rug. What makes this humorous is the fact that a lot of people do this figuratively. From those pesky paper piles to the ever growing email box to clothes that will never be worn again.

While there is no one type of person cluttering happens to, it seems like the frugal or procrastinating types seem to be the most common victims. People who carefully watch their money often have a deep desire to keep things around for as long as possible. If something no longer works but can be repaired, they will do it as cheaply as possible.

Once a time has been set aside, the best approach is to rid the home of things that are not being used at that moment. Things of value that are out of season or need minor repair should be set aside with a due date to store or make functional. The idea is to have only things that are going to be used within reach, otherwise, it is just taking up unnecessary space.

One way to look at the situation is from a point of being able to solve a problem. For instance, a person may need to use a sewing machine to repair a clothing item. While digging around, there is an older machine with minimal functions that will not do the job but has sentimental value. However, the same person may find they have other machines in need of repair and eventually they find what they need.

If time is limited, write down what must be done every day in terms of going to a job or household obligations. Then note hours of rest or when recreational activities are taking place. This is usually the time when people are likely to drop on by but this may have to put on pause for a while.

Quick storage solutions include under the bed boxes, stackable containers, and things that hang vertically that can go on a door or inside a closet. While this seems like a lot, the best choice may be to visualize how things are stored and for how long. It also helps to be conscientious of spaces that are likely to get damp, like the car trunk or rooms with moist air.

Another helpful tip is learning how to keep a reasonable maintenance schedule. While some adhere to the spring cleaning rules, others may need to do a deep clean every season. The best way to meet these goals is to create a schedule that is productive and have others pitch in, if necessary.




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