How to Ruthlessly Purge Your House of Junk
Do you feel like your home is starting to fill up with junk?
Are you hanging on to too much stuff that you may never use again?
Is clutter a big problem in your life?
Now may be the time to ruthlessly clean out the junk in your home.
If you don’t know how to declutter your home, but you’re ready to make a change and transform your life, this article is for you. Read on to learn how to organize your home – even if it feels daunting – and how to organize your space.
Are you really ready to ruthlessly remove the junk from your home?
Well, before you start, ask yourself one question.
Are you ready to be ruthless?
When it comes to organizing and decluttering, many people think the task will be easy to accomplish. And they end up keeping a lot of things they think they can let go of.
However, if you really want to declutter your home, you need to be prepared to disconnect from the emotional relationship with what you have and let it go.
When the goal of getting a clutter-free space becomes more important than holding on to all your stuff, you’re ready to become ruthless when it comes to organizing your stuff.
Some truly ruthless people go to extremes of organizing and achieve very dramatic results. You don’t have to go that far to make a huge impact on your home.
How do you know it’s time to clean out the trash?
You may be asking, “Do I really need to clean out the junk in my home?” You may be asking yourself.
If you ask this question, the answer is probably, “Yes.”
Most of us keep too much stuff in our homes without even thinking about it.
Less clutter has many benefits. Not only does it save time and energy in cleaning, but it also provides mental space, improved focus, less stress and many other benefits.
Organizing the junk in your home is definitely beneficial. Why not start today?
Why does organizing and cleaning my home seem so difficult?
The idea of organizing your home and cleaning out the junk in your home can seem overwhelming and even a little scary. Change is difficult and requires effort to create a neat and tidy space.
We develop an attachment to what we have, especially when we are dealing with any kind of scarcity in our lives.
However, it’s safe to assume that while it may feel overwhelming, you can find ways to get rid of things in your home if you are determined to make changes.
How do I start clearing out the clutter in my home?
The hardest part of removing clutter from your home may be getting started. Fortunately, it only takes one step at a time to turn your space into a clutter-free, junk-free sanctuary.
The best way to start decluttering your home is to get started – get your copy of 5 Steps to Decluttering in 10 Minutes and you’re ready to get started right away!
Once you’ve started in a few simple areas of your home, then move room by room through your home, ruthlessly cleaning out the junk in your home.
Make a plan for what to do with the items you don’t need.
If you think you have so much junk that you need a junk hauling solution such as a rental dumpster, look into moving forward and renting one.
Do you want to hold a yard sale and try to make a profit from your stuff? If so, it’s fun, but realize that achieving the clutter-free space of your dreams will take time.
By making a plan and having a list of steps to follow, you can organize your home forever and stay on track.
How to be ruthless when it comes to organizing your junk!
Ready to start organizing your junk? Now is the time to be ruthless.
And by that I mean – it’s time to make some tough decisions. Say “no” and get rid of something you’ve been holding on to.
Not sure how to take a ruthless approach to organizing your junk and cleaning out your home?
Think about what you’ve labeled as trash.
If everything that fills your home is valuable, you wouldn’t call it junk – and you wouldn’t consider cleaning it out.
Subconsciously, you recognize that it’s time to let go of these things.
Don’t start clearing out junk with items that have sentimental value.
It can be especially difficult to get rid of things that evoke strong memories or have an emotional connection.
Starting with simple items such as old magazines, a closet full of clothes you don’t wear, or things that really don’t matter will help you build momentum as you declutter your home.
When was the last time you really used it?
If you’re struggling to let go of something, ask yourself, “When was the last time I really used this thing? When was the last time you needed it?” .
By asking straightforward questions like this, you can sometimes see a bit of logic and reason. If that spatula is one of the six in your kitchen and you haven’t used it in at least six months, you can’t say you need it.
Don’t cry about “spending money” because you already did.
Some people have a hard time throwing things away because they think it’s like throwing away money. I bought all this stuff! I went to all the trouble of buying it! Getting rid of it is like throwing your hard-earned money in the trash. …… Right?
It’s not ideal, but there’s no need to cry or throw away the money you spent. It’s gone. It’s not coming back, and if you’re not spending what you’ve spent, you’re not getting any value out of it, it’s just taking up space.
Finally, it’s a reminder of past shopping regrets, and no one needs that kind of negativity in their life.
It’s junk, it’s broken, and if you don’t fix it now, you won’t
Are you one of those people who hold on to something that’s only slightly broken and believe you’ll fix it someday?
Chances are, that day will never come – which is one of the reasons you’ve accumulated so much clutter and junk in your home.
If you’re holding onto something you can fix and not even trying to fix it, stop trying to convince yourself that you can fix it. Either do it, or get rid of it.
If it’s still in the packaging from your last move, let it go.
Do you still have the stuff that was in the boxes from your last move? It’s time to let it go. If you haven’t touched the item in years, it’s obviously not very important to you.
People have a tendency to hold on to things and think that one day… But often that day never comes, and they end up taking up valuable space in their homes by storing excess stuff for years.
Clinging to excess keeps people from fully enjoying the moment. It also means more moving and maintenance work.
Tips to prevent trash from growing again
Once you have finally succeeded in organizing your home and removing the junk from your home, you must find a way to keep it that way forever. The last thing you want is to see your hard work go down the drain and find yourself in the same predicament you were in before.
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent trash and mess from accumulating in your home again.
Why am I buying this, is it ‘junk’?
Before you buy, ask yourself why you are buying it. Is this something you need? Is it a planned, budgeted purchase? Or is it something you just want and you’ll forget all about it in a few days?
Sometimes, you may realize that what you’re buying is junk – or will soon be junk. In this case, the wisest thing to do is to go save money.
Learn to shop more carefully and avoid piling up clutter in your home.
Ask yourself: Do I want it, or do I need it?
Another way to determine if a purchase makes sense is to ask yourself – is it something you want or is it something you really need?
You don’t have to deny all “wants,” but what you need to buy should obviously take priority. And it shouldn’t add significantly to the junk and clutter in your home.
The one-in-one-out rule.
If you have a lot of specific types of items, such as shoes, clothes or bakeware, an easy way to control your collection is to adopt a “one in, one out” rule.
Every time you buy a new item to add to your collection, get rid of one. If possible, sell or donate it. Make room for those you add so you don’t end up with junk.
Wait at least 24 hours before making a new purchase
A great way to keep yourself sane is to wait at least a full day before deciding whether to make a big purchase.
By giving yourself time to really think, you’re more likely to gain clarity and not make a bad buying decision.
The benefits of clearing out the trash in your home
There are many benefits to getting rid of the junk in your home. The actual process may be painful at first, but you’re sure to enjoy the rewards of a clean home. Like.
Enjoy your home more
You’ll be surprised how much more you enjoy relaxing in your home when it’s less cluttered. A clean and organized space is invigorating and calming. Unlike a space full of clutter and junk that can cause stress and anxiety.
Your home functions more effectively.
Everything becomes more efficient in a home where there are only the things you really like. It becomes easier to cook, clean, work and relax.
Less money is wasted.
If you live in a cluttered house full of junk, it’s hard to even know what you have in your home.
Sometimes you may buy things you know you already have but can’t find. If you can clear out the junk, you can avoid this unnecessary expense.
Getting rid of junk can be a great feeling.
Cleaning out the junk may seem scary, but once you start, you’ll be amazed at how good it feels to live in a junk-free space. Not only will your space benefit from this transformation, but your mind will too.
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Tips to prevent trash from growing again
Once you have finally succeeded in organizing your home and removing the junk from your home, you must find a way to keep it that way forever. The last thing you want is to see your hard work go down the drain and find yourself in the same predicament you were in before.
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent trash and mess from accumulating in your home again.
Why am I buying this, is it ‘junk’?
Before you buy, ask yourself why you are buying it. Is this something you need? Is it a planned, budgeted purchase? Or is it something you just want and you’ll forget all about it in a few days?
Sometimes, you may realize that what you’re buying is junk – or will soon be junk. In this case, the wisest thing to do is to go save money.
Learn to shop more carefully and avoid piling up clutter in your home.
Ask yourself: Do I want it, or do I need it?
Another way to determine if a purchase makes sense is to ask yourself – is it something you want or is it something you really need?
You don’t have to deny all “wants,” but what you need to buy should obviously take priority. And it shouldn’t add significantly to the junk and clutter in your home.
The one-in-one-out rule.
If you have a lot of specific types of items, such as shoes, clothes or bakeware, an easy way to control your collection is to adopt a “one in, one out” rule.
Every time you buy a new item to add to your collection, get rid of one. If possible, sell or donate it. Make room for those you add so you don’t end up with junk.
Wait at least 24 hours before making a new purchase
A great way to keep yourself sane is to wait at least a full day before deciding whether to make a big purchase.
By giving yourself time to really think, you’re more likely to gain clarity and not make a bad buying decision.
The benefits of clearing out the trash in your home
There are many benefits to getting rid of the junk in your home. The actual process may be painful at first, but you’re sure to enjoy the rewards of a clean home. Like.
Enjoy your home more
You’ll be surprised how much more you enjoy relaxing in your home when it’s less cluttered. A clean and organized space is invigorating and calming. Unlike a space full of clutter and junk that can cause stress and anxiety.
Your home functions more effectively.
Everything becomes more efficient in a home where there are only the things you really like. It becomes easier to cook, clean, work and relax.
Less money is wasted.
If you live in a cluttered house full of junk, it’s hard to even know what you have in your home.
Sometimes you may buy things you know you already have but can’t find. If you can clear out the junk, you can avoid this unnecessary expense.
Getting rid of junk can be a great feeling.
Cleaning out the junk may seem scary, but once you start, you’ll be amazed at how good it feels to live in a junk-free space. Not only will your space benefit from this transformation, but your mind will too.
Sign up in the form below to get weekly organizing tips delivered directly to your inbox! You’ll also receive a list of “5 Organizing Tips in 10 Minutes” so you can start organizing right away.