How to clean and de clutter BEST THING!

[sconeonamission]

I did an ebay box a few weeks ago... no wait, February! I wanted to try and make money for textbooks for uni. I think I made $6, coz I didn't get round to putting all on ebay... must do that after exams

[ElleJay]

lol $6 will get you pens! And pencils!

[didispunk]

De cluttering also does your mind at the same time.


So i now have 4 bags ready to rubbish and for op shop-garage sale..

I find this so easy.


ANOTHER TIP- for the next 6 months make it a goal to not bring anymore rubbish or things you dont need into your home.

[AnyDream]

Didispunk, what is the DVD called?

BTW I have already been motivated by this thread, gave DD1's bedroom (always a hazardous area) a good going over, clothes next!

[didispunk]

Its called,

It's all too much

by Peter Walsh

[entreat]

You know what I found effective to help me declutter - a series on Foxtel called "Hoarders". I couldn't watch a full episode without getting up & throwing stuff out! I knew I was/am in danger of being a hoarder when I was recognising the excuses, especially identifying with the emotional attachment ('I need to keep this because it reminds me of...'). They are really hard bonds to break.

So now I look at things & ask 'have I seen/used this in the last 6 months?'. If I hesitate, say 'no', or if my response is a bit too irrational (and emotional), it has to go.

DH said to me, and I really have to remember this when I declutter, "everything you throw out is making room for the baby". I could have emptied the whole house with that line!!

[megs]

Great thread girls.

Today's top of the list is to declutter the office. Might aim to do one room properly a week.

Would love to hear more tips they are great.

Thanks for the ones about the pop out baskets, must say constantly sorting through kids clothes gets very tedious.

[Cassius2]

arrghhhh now i wanna get home and declutter! i know i have kitched drawers to tackle and a cupboard for all the bits and bobs (ie CRAP!).

ehh ehh ehhh....must.get.back.home.must.skive.off.from.wor k....ehh eehhhh eehhhhhhh!

[didispunk]

Cassius.. I do find it addictive..

Never thought i would say that about cleaning!!!!

Enjoy!

Glad this has helped a few!!

[KatieRabbit]

Thanks Didispunk! You have helped me heaps. I started today and have already covered a queen bed with stuff for a garage sale! And that was only the kitchen.....
I read yesterday that you should only keep things that are either loved, beautiful or useful and that has been my motto this morning as I sort and throw!

[CinderToriella]

I started in the kitchen but didnt get very far something always comes up , i really want to de clutter ggrrrr

[GabberQueeN]

OK i will start this tomorrow!!!

[didispunk]

Well done to you all!!!!

Its so much easier then you think..


IF YOU HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IF YOU NEED IT OR NOT>> YOU DONT THROW IT!!