Friday, June 29, 2018

Save Yourself From Extreme Cluttering

By Christopher Wallace


In these times, adults are enjoying their free time more than ever. According to reports, more adults are waiting to start a family but taking part in things that make life more enjoyable. Taking fun classes, going to special events, and even doing something out of the ordinary can make a nice work life balance. On the other hand, they may find themselves overlooking seemingly small things, like cleaning their home or getting rid of unwanted items. Although extreme cluttering does not happen overnight, it can sneak up on a person.

This also happens to the person who procrastinates when it comes to doing dreaded household chores. They may feel as if they have done enough but somehow still manage to lose items in the clutter. While many may use being extremely busy as an excuse, there are some ways to get the cleaning done effortlessly.

Basically, the junk and disorganization can make other uncomfortable. Even in an office setting, visitors who see old papers and outdated or unused equipment collecting dust tend to receive a negative message. While there may be a seemingly reasonable explanation, such as a lack of time, outsiders tend to see this environment as someone who does not care.

Once a time has been set aside, the best approach is to rid the home of things that are not being used at that moment. Things of value that are out of season or need minor repair should be set aside with a due date to store or make functional. The idea is to have only things that are going to be used within reach, otherwise, it is just taking up unnecessary space.

One way to look at the situation is from a point of being able to solve a problem. For instance, a person may need to use a sewing machine to repair a clothing item. While digging around, there is an older machine with minimal functions that will not do the job but has sentimental value. However, the same person may find they have other machines in need of repair and eventually they find what they need.

If time is limited, write down what must be done every day in terms of going to a job or household obligations. Then note hours of rest or when recreational activities are taking place. This is usually the time when people are likely to drop on by but this may have to put on pause for a while.

Quick storage solutions include under the bed boxes, stackable containers, and things that hang vertically that can go on a door or inside a closet. While this seems like a lot, the best choice may be to visualize how things are stored and for how long. It also helps to be conscientious of spaces that are likely to get damp, like the car trunk or rooms with moist air.

Another way to take the dread out of cleaning is to have others join in. This should be done with goals in mind and it may help to have a favorite playlist going in the background. Once the job has been completed, friends and others who helped out can be rewarded by the host with delivered food, gift cards, or something they can truly appreciate.




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