Habits that help keep your home tidy

Living in a tidy home is something everyone wants. To achieve this most easily, start with your own daily habits. Below are some tips from experts on how to keep your home tidy.

 

Remove unnecessary items.

Leaving items you don't use or need sitting on shelves or in drawers won't make your life better. Get rid of anything that's no longer useful. Only buy what you really need. A common reason for cluttered homes is the habit of hoarding things just in case. Think carefully before buying things. Consider the impact they will have on your home.

Pay attention to your shopping.

Although it might feel a little uncomfortable at first, train yourself to be honest and critical of your spending habits. For example, if you buy groceries in bulk but don't have enough storage space, change that habit.

 

This includes receiving and buying gifts for others. Reducing spending in this area will help prevent clutter in your home and other people's spaces. If your children receive gifts, you should prepare a new storage space for them. Suggest they choose a few items to donate before opening the presents.

Consider storage options.

Take the initiative in choosing what you store or leave outdoors, as your choices affect the feeling of your living space. Deciding exactly what you want to see in a room can significantly reduce visual clutter.

According to design experts, you should balance open and closed storage spaces in a room. Even decorative boxes are a great solution if you don't want to buy new furniture to hide things you don't want to see.

Develop a cleaning habit.

Adopting two simple daily habits will help prevent clutter. Every evening, clean up common areas, and in the morning, finish any tasks you left unfinished the night before. Focus on taking out the trash, washing dishes, doing laundry, tidying up, folding blankets, and fluffing up pillows. This strategy will definitely help you control clutter.

 

Make your bed

Quickly pull up the sheets and duvet and fluff up your pillows in the morning when you get out of bed. Simply making  your bed each day will help you start your day off right and encourage you to keep your bedroom tidy and organized.

Keep the surface clean.

Keep all surfaces, from kitchen countertops and dining tables to bedside tables and coffee tables, clutter-free by placing small bowls, trash cans, or boxes on top to hold papers and small items. That way, when the trash can is nearly full, you'll be forced to empty it.

Organize paperwork

Paper management is key to a tidy home. Take the time to set up a system for organizing important documents. Place a trash can or recycling bin near the entrance so you can automatically dispose of spam.

Always rearrange things.

After decluttering, you'll likely have more storage space. If you're short on space, create a designated place so you know where to find things and put them away immediately after use. This way, you won't misplace items or buy duplicates that clutter your space.