Clean & Tidy Up

How do you tackle a room when all of the doors/cabinets are basically full, but you still have things sitting on the countertops or tables? Also, when you are cleaning and you find things in a room that need to go to a different room, do you take them immediately or wait until you are done cleaning the room you are in?

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How do you tackle a room when all of the doors/cabinets are basically full, but you still have things sitting on the countertops or tables? Also, when you are cleaning and you find things in a room that need to go to a different room, do you take them immediately or wait until you are done cleaning the room you are in?

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To tackle a cluttered room, start by sorting items into categories: keep, donate, or discard. For items on countertops, create designated spaces in your cabinets or drawers to minimize visual clutter. When you find items that belong in another room, it’s best to finish cleaning the current room first to maintain focus. However, if it’s a small item, consider placing it in a designated 'to-go' basket to streamline your process. Establishing this routine can help you develop lasting habits for a clean and tidy environment.

Amanda N.

I struggle with this too. What works for me in.. let’s say the kitchen. Put everything on the counters in their cabinet or drawer (just fit them in) then once you do that start with ONE cabinet or drawer. Take everything out of the selected ONE and organize it on the floor then start placing it back in the cabinet or drawer neatly. Now when you find something that belongs in another room, just place it to the side for after you complete one task

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