Easy Ways To Avoid Extreme Cluttering

By Christopher Wallace


Being busy happens to many people but often this is the result of having an active life. Often, people want to do more but sometimes a lack of planning can get in the way. Usually, these are the essentials that have a direct link to other aspects of life, like money matters or just having personal time. When extreme cluttering occurs in the home or business, clearing a reasonable path is the only solution.

Many people have seen comedies where a person will call themselves cleaning their home by literally sweeping everything under an area rug. What makes this humorous is the fact that a lot of people do this figuratively. From those pesky paper piles to the ever growing email box to clothes that will never be worn again.

One practical approach is to schedule time and use it to complete a particular task. If a person finds there is no time, they need to make a choice or two that will equate to no less than half an hour. Routines that can be sacrificed are online window shopping, talking on the phone, or watching repeat television shows.

However, problems arise when items begin to stack up around the house and eventually collect dust. Although intentions may be good in terms of using or fixing at a later date, the problems multiply when a person goes out of the way to find a storage container or space. The reason is that these unused items are still taking up precious space in the home or office.

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.

Truthfully speaking, the time spent looking around could have been avoided if the other sewing machines were repaired or given away to someone in need. If a person sews as part of a job, it helps to have a second machine or serger as a backup. However, the hobbyist that is struggling for space must make a choice by choosing the one that will be the most functional.

The same applies to kitchen accessories and supplies, hardware tools, and other items that tend to take up space but may have some sentiment attached. Most people find that separating these items and placing in separate storage is the best solution. Since every situation is different, it may be wise to assess space and what a person can afford so that these items are not lost or destroyed.

Another helpful tip is learning how to keep a reasonable maintenance schedule. While some adhere to the spring cleaning rules, others may need to do a deep clean every season. The best way to meet these goals is to create a schedule that is productive and have others pitch in, if necessary.




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