How to clean and de clutter BEST THING!

Ok So i have this DVD from Oprah about cleaning and de cluttering,

So this is what you do... and honestly I am finding this easy.

Everyday get 2 plastic bags ( big or small doesn't matter)

1 bag is for rubbish

1 bag is for garage sale or op shop

So you go around your house doesn't take long at all.. and fill bag 1-2

Then at the end of 7 days you should have 14 bags..


I am on day 1 and oh goodness I can so get to day number 7...

My bag number 1 today was HUGE for rubbish.. I went through the kitchen, drawers,, plastic containers that I don't use.. no lids.. etc. The cutlery drawer with things I don't use anymore etc..

Just a little tip!

I'm supposed to do this with flylady. It's called the 27 fling boogie. Then you put the bags in your boot and take the ones to go to an op shop and the others to the tip.

when i have time to declutter (and not just clean) i will try it out :)

I say declutter first... and do bare essentials w/cleaning.. the more you declutter the easier it is to clean. I say that... however... I'm yet to put it into practice... although Turk has threatened to come do it for me if I don't start... *meep* because she's sick of me whinging hehehehe

I did that with Ashton's clothes the other day. Oh my that kid has soooooooo many clothes. One bag was for Goodwill, the other for rubbish and the rest hung back in the wardrobe. He still has heaps LOL. Don't even mention the floor in his wardrobe that is piled high with size 3 and 4's for him to grow into !!

I do a kitchen drawer cleanout every 6mths or so. Actually due again, so this thread has reminded me to do that.... tomorrow LOL

ok day 2 on decluttering.. this is fun!

I so need to do this. Might do the dishes first. Yeah. I'll do the dishes first.

Ya its fantastic!! Cant wait for tomorrow.. at least i am getting organised..

Feels so good mentally I LOVE IT!!!

Come on girls!!! Get cleaning!!!! Sorting.. kids clothes, kitchen, bits and pieces..

I have 3 mesh laundry baskets (the folding/pop out ones from Flylady) each one is labelled 1. Put away 2. Give away 3. Throw away. They are great for getting on top of mess and clutter and fold away when not in use :)

i am sooooo starting this tomorrow :)

Sounds like such a great idea. But I am too scared to start!!! What sort of things do you throw in the bin (as opposed to charity)- just broken things?

This is my task for this week.

Throw out and declutter. Our 2nd bedroom is a disaster area and it needs to get sorted out NOW.

Old mags
old papers
torn kids books
soiled or trashed clothes
off creams. mositurisers etc.. thigns that are no sellable in a garage sale.

shoes not good enough for op shop.

etc

That is such a great idea! I am going to remember this :D

I wish I had thought of de-cluttering earlier, we are moving house and I have so far I have filled a 2 metre skip, two boot loads to the slavos and donated 2 recliners, TV and cabinet to Vinnies and I have the urge to go through my already packed boxes and throw/give away more!

The skip was a papisan mattress, old bookshelf, clothes and shoes, old candles, half of the bathroom cupboard, DDs old walker.

We donated bags upon bags of clothes and shoes :redface: and toys that I didn't like :lol: and some kitchenware.

Well done ladies I am glad my little tips can help...
More to come as i watch the DVD!!!! its brilliant on how to organise your house


Can I give you guys more tips as they come??

I would love to hear more tips :D

I like the look of this - But instead of an op shop bag, do you think I could make it an ebay bag?

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 ;)

lol $6 will get you pens! And pencils!

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.

Wow. You know, I hate clutter, but I have never ever thought to declutter my kitchen drawers. I'm doing it tomorrow if DD lets me :)

I can't believe I have what we refer to as a "crap cupboard" in our kitchen, how did that even happen?
I'm just going to empty the whole thing into the bin.

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I can't believe I have what we refer to as a "crap cupboard" in our kitchen, how did that even happen?

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:lol: Funny how that happens!

I started to go back through my already packed boxes yesterday to condence it and cull some more. I have some books for the op shop that were a good read first time around but I know I will never read again.

I also cleaned up my scrapbooking paper box and I am amazed that just by organising it all by size and throwing the shabby peices in the recycling I was able to fit it into half of the space used previously.

Great thread, it has motivated me to keep packing and culling (even though it is slightly off topic) :D

Very cool suggestion! I think I had seen a similar show before, I think I will go for three bags, rubbish, give away/salvos/freecycle and EBAY.

I definitely need to de clutter and clean, we haven't really sorted out stuff since moving and I have done bits and pieces but could do better, pity I am working, hopefully I can get started this afternoon after work and when the roast is in the oven!! :dance:

Sounds great Beema good luck!!!!

Awesome tip.....will do it when we get back from our mini holiday! :)

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!

Cassius.. I do find it addictive..

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

Enjoy!

Glad this has helped a few!!

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!

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

OK i will start this tomorrow!!!

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!!

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!

Its called,

It's all too much

by Peter Walsh

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!!

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.

New tip, have clear plastic containers for

Makeup,
Kids bath toys
Percriptions
Cleaning products

They are inexpensive and easy to stack and oragnise you things.

in Linen Press

You only need 2 extra sheets sets per bed in the house. The others you don't actually need, get rid of them.

Bathroom products such as moiturisers etc.. only keep 6 months, mascara 6 months,
Perfume etc.. lasts 3 years.

More to come!

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I can't believe I have what we refer to as a "crap cupboard" in our kitchen, how did that even happen?

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LOL ~ We have a "junk drawer" , Where all the random bits and bobs that don't have a home live..

Thanks for reminding me to clean that out before it takes over the entire kitchen.

The bathroom is terrible here, it's as though as soon as i put everything away it it's un-tidy again ~ the entire bathroom is Mirrored glass and stainless steel, Glass shelves, glass basin and bench, glass drawers even so everything is visible (Much to my dismay i can't even hide any of our crap because it's all see-through!) My make-up is a disaster zone, Does anyone have any tips on bathroom organisation? I can't seem to find any stylish sort of storage for my cosmetics.

Some clear plastic containers are fantastic for being able to see what is in them and stackable is a benefit.

I know just reject kinda stores, ikea, k-mart etc target have them..
Good luck..
Even kids bath toys in see through containers.. etc..