Decluttering Tips for a Tidy Home | Sandi Parkey, Pink Zebra Independent Consultant

Studies show clutter has a negative impact on mental health. As a busy parent, it can be easy to let clutter build up—especially when there just never seems to be enough time to sort through the stuff.

Instead of stressing out about the endless items that fill your home, figuring out ways to declutter can greatly improve your mental health. Use these tips as a guideline to creating a clutter-free, relaxing home for your family!

Declutter as You Go

Be honest—when is the last time you put a pile of junk mail on your kitchen counter instead of throwing it immediately in the trash? Probably recently.

Instead, the moment you have something in your hand that you intend to put in the trash, just put it in the trash! No need to let it linger and fill up valuable space in your home.

The same goes for everything else you have. When you come across a shirt that you no longer love, get rid of it. Find a pair of shoes that have been collecting dust in your closet for way too long? Donate them!

Do Little Bits at a Time

Waiting for the perfect time to declutter—when the kids are out of the house and your day is free from distractions—is going to put off any progress you could be making today. In reality, our lives can be chaotic and we have very few moments to ourselves.

Instead of waiting, do small bits of decluttering at a time. When the baby is napping, go through that junk drawer in the kitchen. Picking out an outfit for the day? Look through the rest of your clothing to see if anything stands out that can be given away.

Have a Home for Everything

While organizing and decluttering are different things, having an organized space can help you determine what fits in your home—and what is excess. Having a home for everything, including important paperwork, can help keep junk from cluttering up your space.

If there are things that simply do not fit anywhere, maybe it’s time to think about letting them go.

Avoid Decluttering Mistakes

When you are trying to declutter, there is a possibility that you are making mistakes that could cost you time and make you less efficient.

One of the most common mistakes is trying to declutter the entire house at once. This is not only unrealistic—it also can be overwhelming!

Keeping your space clutter-free and tidy can provide a tranquil environment for your whole family. To boost relaxation, add my calming sprinkles, soaks and warmers to your home today!