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At the end of the year, there are many people who do some deep cleaning and decluttering to welcome the new year into a clean house.
However, as time passes, this state easily collapses…
What exactly should you throw away and how should you organize your home to maintain an organized home? Should you throw away your mementos? What about the product manual and box?
HuffPost asked organizing and storage professionals about the things they should never keep in their homes, and how important these rules are to keeping a tidy home.
souvenir cup or promotional cup
If you bring home souvenir cups from every event you attend, or if you frequently receive promotional cups because they’re free, these can fill up your kitchen shelves.
“Plastic logo cups are cheaply made, come in all shapes and sizes, and are a nightmare to store.”and an organization and storage service company.Abundance OrganizingMr. Godding, the owner of“Because it’s so light, it falls over easily, making it difficult to organize the inside of the shelf.”
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I want to take it home as a souvenir, but…
Godding says he avoids accepting things just because they’re free, and considers whether they’ll be useful to him before taking them home.
But a cup with memories can be hard to part with, even if it’s rarely used.
In times like these, she says, she tries to find ways to separate memories from items, such as preserving special memories with photos and videos.
product box
Boxes for large products such as laptops and kitchen appliances are especially bulky.Therefore“You don’t need one.”andStr8Nn Up Professional Organizing Servicessays founder Truesdale.
“These boxes can take up space that is needed for more important things.”explained.“Also, if you store it in the attic or garage, insects can nest there.”I warn you.
Instead, he recommends taking a photo of the product name, model number, receipt, and other important information and saving it to your computer or backup hard drive.
A good box (like the iPhone box) can be used to organize drawers and other spaces, but he advises storing it only if you need it immediately.
User’s manual
“In my house, I am not allowed to keep instruction manuals.”and,Reclaim Professional OrganizingMr. Flynn declares.“Instruction manuals increase unnecessary paper. Less paper means less paper piles.”
In many cases, you can find instruction manuals and videos online on how to fix problems with your product, so there’s no need to keep paper instructions.
Clothes I don’t wear anymore
Consider It DoneReese, owner and founder of , says clothes that no longer fit or are torn or dirty beyond repair can take up valuable space in your closet.
“I ask myself, can I really get rid of that stain? Can I fix that hole? Can I wear that dress again?”said,“If you put clothes you no longer wear in the closet, they will be forgotten and stored, taking up space. I don’t want to store things I don’t use anymore.”He continued.
Reese recommends donating clothes that are still in good condition. If your clothes are dirty or torn, there’s no need to throw them away, as some organizations may accept them for recycling.
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unnecessary mail
Unwanted mail quickly gets scattered around the house and becomes a pile of paper.A Fresh SpaceMr. Jenkins, owner ofappThe company is making efforts to actively reduce unnecessary paper by utilizing
“When things arrive in the mail, they go right into the recycling bin before they reach my desk.”
large storage box
“For me, big storage boxes are meaningless.”and,The Clutter FairyOwner Goddard says:“Once you fill it up with stuff, it becomes almost impossible to lift it.”
Additionally, large boxes are often difficult to fit into storage spaces such as closets. Goddard recommends small, stackable boxes that are easy to manage and fit well in closet space. Clear boxes with large labels make it easy to find what’s inside each one.
He also advises that color coding is effective for seasonal events, such as using orange and black boxes for Halloween decorations.
Overly complex organization system
“Most products that use the words ‘organization’ and ‘productivity’ are too complex.”Talking withHouse to Home OrganizingMr. Ben Soref.“If it’s not easy to use, no one will continue to use it.”
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Among them, the document file divided into many pockets is said to be the best. Not only is it difficult to put documents in and take them out, but many pockets cannot be adjusted.“Files are fixed and cannot line your pockets. … It gives permanence to documents that otherwise wouldn’t need to be kept in the first place.”
Final conclusion: choose the method that works for you
The most important thing when organizing your space is to consider your routine and ease of following it.I am an interior designer and organization professional.Mr. Philipmakes it a point to think carefully about what’s already in your home, what’s coming in, and what needs to go.
“Incorporating organizing and tidying up into your lifestyle will make it part of your daily routine, making it faster and easier to organize and keep your home clean.”
HuffPost US versionI translated and edited the article.
2024-01-20 01:56:20
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