We would all love to have spotlessly clean homes 24/7, but this just isn't reality for some of us. There are a few easy steps you can take to keep your home clean and tidy.
Most of us have more clothes than we need, although we are loath to admit it. This leads to clothes lying around as our closets are full to bursting. It's time for a good sort out, be ruthless. There will be stuff in there you haven't worn for years, I guarantee it. Make space for the good stuff by getting rid of the rubbish.
It doesn't matter how you do it, just do it. You can give them away to family and friends, pass them onto charity or even sell them. This means that the clothes lying around will have a home, and the appearance of your rooms is instantly improved.
There will be plenty of closet space for your clothes when you have had this sort out, so the ones you do wear will be kept it good condition in your closets.
The next thing you need to do is sort out those loose items that have been hanging around without a home. Clocks, picture frames, books, you know the kind of things I mean.
Now get some very large and strong bin bags and pack all these items into them. Now that all your surfaces are clear, you can place these items around our home to show them off to their best effect. This is also useful as you may find that you much prefer the minimalist approach as opposed to the clutter you had previously.
So your clothes are all now in the closets and your surfaces are tidy, yet your home still feels wrong. Its now time to rethink your furniture. If you have stuffed more furniture into your home than you need, you home will feel cramped and cluttered still.
There are pieces of furniture in all our homes that we don't particularly like, they are just, there! Well, if you want a comfortable home with a good vibe it's time for them to go. Selling them is the most profitable way to go, but don't spend the money on more furniture or clutter!
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This post was written by Jenny Rogers on April 12, 2010

