Let’s face it, with the change of the
season comes the desire or need to clean, organize, declutter, and even change
the look of our homes. The holiday season is right around the corner, the time
for family gatherings and celebrations. Before that time arrives, do our 5 Day
Declutter Challenge!
Day
One - Planning
First, things
first. Have a plan. Will you be needing someone to assist in moving furniture
or have you been storing items for a family member or friend? Once you have
them scheduled for their help, give Bin There Dump That a call to schedule your
dumpster. The dumpster can be there at the beginning of your challenge to help
it go smoothly. Next, will you be donating any items? Will those organizations
pick up or will you need to drop off? Today is also the day you will need to
purchase any organization materials, such as storage containers.
Day
Two - Closets and Bathrooms
Start small. Well, relatively speaking.
Your smallest areas may be your most disguised. Closets and bathroom cabinets
can hide a lot of clutter. Day Two should be dedicated to these areas.
Day
Three - Bedrooms
Bedrooms will be much easier once you have
tackled the closets. With bedrooms, other storage places, such as dressers and
nightstands can be done on Day Three. Have trash bags ready to quickly collect
old and unwanted items for disposing in the dumpster. And don’t forget under
the bed! That old laptop that is out of date can be finally thrown away because
Bin There Dump That will take all e-waste. Once these areas are cleared, decide
if any decoration or furniture needs to be removed. Just 2 more days in the
challenge and you will be done!
Day
Four - Attic and Garage
Day Four is for the attic and garage. Both
these places can end up being a storage place for items that are in need of
repair or donation. Now is the time to dispose of that broken weed eater and
lawn chair. And depending on the time of year, it could be a good time to go
through seasonal items that you use annually.
Day
Five - Kitchen and Living Areas
The final day of your Declutter Challenge
is the kitchen and other living areas. Again, the challenge with clutter is
deciding whether it is worth keeping. Do you have an extra coffee maker that is
in a cabinet, two blenders? These decisions whether to store away for future
use or to clear out space is a personal one. Maybe you have cleared out space
elsewhere during the challenge. Or maybe it is time to finally let it go. It
will be such a relief when all the lids match their containers once again!
And why not take advantage of your
Declutter Challenge by disposing of old shower curtains, bedding, pillows, and
drapes. Often these can collect harmful dust. Replacing at this time will bring
a new look and healthier home.
You’re done! In just 5 days. Glad we could
help!