Spring is a natural time of year for deep cleaning—why not declutter at the same time? The benefits of decluttering will far outlast the springtime, resulting in a home that's easier to clean and feels calmer to spend time in all year.
The annual tradition of spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to get rid of all the excess stuff that's been cluttering up your home. By decluttering the things you no longer need or use, you can create more space and make your home feel fresher and more organised.
How do I declutter my house in the spring?
If you want to know how to declutter in spring, there are a variety of different methods for decluttering to choose from. Each one has its own unique approach to getting rid of unwanted stuff. Whichever technique you choose, you can work through decluttering your belongings at a pace that suits you.
The KonMari method is intense and time-consuming, demanding everything within the home is sorted and decluttered all in one go. While The Minimalist Game and Box Party method has a slower pace, allowing more time to for making decisions. My own method, The 5-Step Method for Decluttering, requests you ask one simple question of each object: "does this add value to my life?"
Spring is the best time of year to declutter and these are the things you should pay close attention to when spring cleaning.
What to Declutter When Spring Cleaning
Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories
Spring is a great time for a wardrobe audit. Take a good look at what's in there, and declutter any clothes, shoes, or accessories you haven't worn in the last year. This includes clothes that won't fit, can't be repaired, or don't suit your style anymore. Donate or sell them if they're in good enough condition, or recycle them if they're no longer wearable.
Bathroom Products
The one room in everyone's home that has a tendency to accumulate an overwhelming amount of clutter is the bathroom. Make-up, skincare, and medicine all have a shelf life, and using expired products can not only cause irritations and reactions, they can be dangerous too! While spring cleaning, remember to declutter the bathroom and get rid of empty bottles and expired products.
Seasonal Homewares
As the weather starts to warm up, away goes the heavy winter bedding and any blankets or throws. Seasonal decor might be switched out too, providing an opportunity to declutter anything that's no longer fit for purpose or doesn't suit your current style. Donate or sell items that are in good condition, and recycle or throw away anything that is broken or damaged. Don't hang onto them if you won't use them next year!
Gardening Equipment
Spring is a fantastic time to declutter gardening equipment, house plant products, and outdoor decor or furniture. It's easy to accumulate gardening tools or DIY equipment that gets used once and is then hidden away in the shed or utility cupboard. While some items are essential and worth keeping for future projects; you're likely find a few unused tools, broken furniture, or gardening products that can be decluttered.
Travel Supplies
Spring is the perfect time to declutter your travel supplies in anticipation of new adventures. Decluttering travel accessories will help make travelling easier and simpler. Go through any suitcases, bags, and packing cubes. Once you have the essential travel supplies and have made sure they're secure and undamaged; declutter any excess items you don't need and won't use ahead of your next trip.
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