Our top 10 General decluttering tips for your home

Refresh your abode with these super simple tips for specific areas to create more space and flow in your home.

Tip 1 –A fresh pair of Eyes

Walk around your home one room at a time

What would you take, leave, throw out, or sell, if moving house

Then proceed to do just that

This simple exercise brings not only focus but an abundance of fresh ideas

Simple small changes do make a huge difference - and doesn't have to cost much

The purpose being to create more space and more flow in your home

And it can be fun!

The simplicity and the enrichment can naturally flow into other areas

Start now - one room at a time

Start with whatever room calls the strongest

A practical exercise to do because it puts in perspective what is needed and what is not, which normally makes it easier to let go of the surplus

Plus you're ahead if there is a move on the cards later on

Who knows what's round the corner when we start clearing space as the old adage goes:

clear out the old creating space for the new

Tip 2 – Are the kitchen cupboards calling?

I have a thing for kitchen cupboards because I have done so many and because they become hoarding spaces for outdated tinned foods, teas and spices

I have found 4 and 5 years-out-of-date tins in the kitchen

Your reward: your kitchen feels amazing afterwards....and so do you!

Keep it simple - start with one drawer - like the cutlery drawer

Tip 3 - Fridge and Freezer inspection

Are both jammed packed full? No space to see what's in there?

Generally recommended to defrost your freezer every 3 to 6 months especially if the ice accumulation reaches a quarter of an inch.

Not defrosting regularly can lead to freezer malfunction and food spoilage - to avoid at all cost - given the price of groceries these days

Time to defrost and save on energy bills

Tip 4 - Sinks and Drains Attention

Dirty sinks look dirty.

Shiny, clean sinks are like a big beaming smile from your kitchen.

Attention to Drains – they block when pouring oils down the sink. Clean frying pans with kitchen paper towel first.

It is expensive calling the plumber especially on the weekend!

Tip 5 – Over-crowed Lounge area

It's a prime clutter area

It's one room that can be over-crowded with furniture and stuff.

Ask; what is surplus, what needs to go, what needs replaced

Roll up your sleeves and make a start, follow your feeling

Tip 6 – Let the sun shine in

Dirty or unclean windows can dull the feel of your home.

Clean monthly or try a window cleaner

Hang a crystal on your window for rainbow magic on the walls - kids love this

Tip 7 - Book Cases

There are many solutions for book storage to suit your taste

Versatile styles including: traditional, modern and decorative

Built in book-cases maximize vertical space

Custom book cases, tailored to fit your specific needs

Time for a book review or a book sale?

Tip 8 – 365 less things

Ornaments and Bric-a-bracs – less is definitely more

365 less things - remove one item each day for a year to clear

out a whole year of clutter

Or try 28 days with FLA - focused loving attention

Be ruthless with clutter

Relocate bric-a-brac to your local charity shop

Tip 9 - Bathroom Boom

We found this one on ebay.

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Bathrooms can be natural clutter zones. Where to start? The top drawer!

Clear out outdated medicines, makeup and the miscellaneous

Some new luxurious soft mats your feet will love - plenty to choose from

Don't gloss over the toilet seat. Is it time for a new one?

There are lots to choose from these days. You can get a classic option or if you want something a bit more fun, there are lots of quirky prints available online. The kids will love them and adults too. Double Boom

Final Tip: Scented candles, low lighting An essential oil diffuser? Bath time boom!

Tip 10 - Put the kettle on

Well done you. Time for a cuppa and a biscuit.

Do you have any tips you would add to this list? Let us know in the comments.

And if you need any support with professional decluttering services feel free to get in touch.