Expert Organizing Tips to Clear Clutter and Transform Your Space
It may surprise you, but as Professional Organizers, our main job isn’t organizing. In fact, our Edmonton home organizers estimate that 85% of the work we do involves helping clients declutter! Decluttering is a crucial, sometimes overwhelming, step toward creating an organized home.
But don’t worry—if you’re ready to tackle your clutter with confidence, our Top 5 Decluttering Strategies will guide you every step of the way.
1. Visualize Success: Create a Clear Vision for Your Organized Home
The first step to successful decluttering is knowing exactly what you're working towards. Understanding your end goal will guide your decisions and help you stay focused.
Picture how you want your space to look, feel, and function, and be as specific as possible. With a clear vision, you'll be able to decide with confidence what belongs in your space—and in your life.
Pro Tip: Use our Organizing Vision Worksheet to get your ideas down, and post it where you can see it to keep yourself motivated.
2. Stop Clutter Before It Starts: Decrease the Incoming Stuff
Before tackling the clutter that’s accumulated over the years, it's important to stem the flow of new items. Let's be more intentional about what you bring into your home: think twice before making purchases, unsubscribe from mailing lists, and avoid freebies or hand-me-downs you don't really need.
By reducing the inflow of new items, you'll be able to focus more effectively on clearing out the things you’ve already accumulated.
Pro Tip: Create a "Waiting Period" for New Purchases. When you find something you want to buy, wait 24-48 hours before making the purchase. This pause helps you determine whether the item is truly necessary or just an impulse buy. You'll be surprised at how often you forget it’s in your online cart!
3. Ask the Right Decluttering Questions to Stay on Track
Rather than asking yourself, "Should I keep this?" try more specific questions, like, "Does this item support my organizing vision?" or "Would I buy this again today?" These questions help you shift from a mindset of scarcity ("I might need this someday") to one of abundance ("I’m choosing what to keep in my life").
Helpful Hint: Use a question that resonates with your vision.
If your goal is a calm, serene space, ask, "Does this item contribute to a peaceful environment?"
4. Declutter Like a Pro: Avoid Default Habits and Get Intentional
It's easy to shuffle things around without truly considering what you want to keep. Instead, pull everything out of the area you're working on. Only return items that fit your vision and are genuinely useful or loved.
Pro Tip: While everything is out, take the opportunity to give the space a thorough cleaning. A clean slate makes it more likely to only put back the items that truly deserve a spot in your home.
5. Make Decluttering Stick: Remove Donations ASAP
Once you've decided what to let go of, make sure those items don’t linger. Take donations to your car or a drop-off location right away. This will help you avoid second-guessing your decisions and keep your space clutter-free.
Pro Tip: Use the reHome Hub to find local charities, artists, or businesses that could benefit from your donated items. It’s a great way to declutter with impact!
Why These Decluttering Strategies Work for an Organized Home
These simple strategies are designed to help you overcome common decluttering challenges by setting clear goals, making confident decisions, and keeping the momentum going. How do we know they work? Because we use these strategies every day with our home organizing clients!
How Our Edmonton Professional Organizers Can Help You Declutter
Still feeling overwhelmed? Our team of expert organizers is here to help! We can guide you through every step of the decluttering process, providing support, encouragement, and practical solutions. Whether you're tackling a small closet or your entire home, we’ll help you simplify your space and achieve the organized life you’ve always wanted.
Ready to declutter your space? Contact us for a complimentary consultation today!
About the Author
Kaytlyn Beakhouse is the Lead Organizer at Sort & Simple Professional Organizing. With a passion for simplicity and efficiency, her team brings flow and function to any space.
Contact Sort & Simple today!
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