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Kickstart your home decluttering journey with just 60 minutes of focused action. This guide provides a streamlined approach to tackling clutter in your living space quickly and effectively.

Ideal conditions


Best time of the day
Morning or Early Afternoon

Suggested age
18 and above

Best weather conditions
Any weather

Budget
Between 0 and 0 euro

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Last editted on: 10-09-2024 08:33

Declutter and Share

Make sure to add this project to your agenda and share it with a friend or family member who would enjoy turning decluttering into a fun activity!

Set the Scene

Begin by creating the right atmosphere for decluttering. Turn off distractions such as the TV and phone notifications. Consider putting on some energetic music to keep you motivated. Gather your supplies, including trash bags, boxes for donations, and a timer.

  • Supplies: Trash bags, boxes for donations
  • Optional: Earphones for music

Choose the Area

Select a small area or a single room to focus on. This could be a cluttered countertop, an overflowing closet, or a chaotic drawer. The key is not to overwhelm yourself by choosing a manageable space.

  1. Identify the area of focus
  2. Plan to tackle only this space within the time

Set a Timer

Set a timer for 60 minutes using a clock, phone, or kitchen timer. This creates a sense of urgency, which can significantly enhance focus and efficiency.

  • Time Management Tip: Don't stop until the timer goes off!

Sort it Out

Start sorting items into categories: Keep, Donate, and Discard. Be ruthless with your decisions—if you haven't used it in the past year, consider parting with it. Use your boxes and trash bags to clearly separate each category.

  • Keep: Items you use regularly
  • Donate: Items in good condition that you no longer need
  • Discard: Broken or unusable items

Clean and Organize

With the clutter cleared, take a moment to clean the area. A quick dust, vacuum, or wipe down can refresh the space. Then, organize the items you chose to keep in a way that is visually pleasing and functional.

  • Cleaning Supplies: Dust cloth, vacuum
  • Organizing Tools: Bins, baskets, dividers if needed

Celebrate Your Progress

Once the timer goes off, assess and admire your beautifully decluttered and organized space. It’s important to acknowledge this achievement, no matter how small.

To maintain this progress, consider scheduling regular 60-minute declutter sessions in the future.

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