Whether you are dealing with too many clothes, an abundance of books, piles of old magazines or bins of craft supplies, decluttering your home begins with patience and a plan. Take it one step at a time and don’t expect to get it done all in one day.
You don’t need a professional organizer to declutter your home with these helpful tips and tricks to help you accomplish your decluttering tasks and take control of your space.
The cord jungle is a nightmare we are all familiar with. An easy solution is to wrap them around empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls. This will help keep cords untangled and tidy.
A small self storage unit can be beneficial if you have an abundance of cables and cords. They can be expensive to replace, so free up space in your home and keep them safe and secured.
Your closet is a colourful rainbow of clothes, shoes, and other garments. We tend to shove things in our closets without a second thought.
Go through your closets and remove anything that doesn’t fit, or you no longer wear. You may have seasonal items that you wish to keep, and this is where mini storage can come in handy. A climate-controlled unit allows for consistent humidity and temperature, keeping your items safe and secure.
Your end to bathroom chaos starts with the removal of any expired make up, toiletries and medication. Invest in some inexpensive decorative baskets to store your towels, keeping them clutter free and providing a nice accent to your décor. Clear plastic bins are a great storage solution for make up, brushes, Q-Tips and cotton balls. They can also do wonders under your sink by keeping all your extra toiletries and cleaning supplies organized and easy to find.
Minimizing your kitchen gadgets and appliances doesn’t necessarily take away from your functionality. In fact, it just may be the opposite. Start by removing any items that do not belong in the kitchen and give them a home.
Go through all of your items and get rid of any duplicate items. Any items, such as, special dinner wear, turkey roasters, ice cream makers, etc., can be put into a self storage unit until needed again.
Shelves are a great storage solution but, can also become a storage nightmare. They can easily become overcrowded and cluttered. Keeping your shelves clutter free will help you alleviate stress. Using baskets and bins to sort and separate your items, keeps like items together for easy access and the ability for find your things easily.
Drawers tend to be full of unnecessary items, as we tend to just throw things in and forget about it. Remove absolutely everything from your drawers, getting rid of the excess junk. Place dividers in your drawers to store pens, paper clips, utensils, knives, socks and even your unmentionables.
Like other drawers throughout your home, desk drawers are a magnet for clutter and junk. Old papers can be scanned into your computer or stored in a self storage unit. Climate controlled self storage units are ideal storage solutions for documents as they provide consistent temperature and humidity levels.
Place trays and dividers to separate your supplies, making your desk a clutter free zone.
Keeping your home decluttered will help your overall mood. You will be happier knowing that the clutter is gone, and you are living in a space completely free of unnecessary items.
Renting a storage unit at Elite Self Storage is the perfect solution for all your extra items that you don’t have a place for in your home. With climate controlled storage units, in a wide range of sizes, you can be confident that your household items will be safe and secure at our storage facility.
Give us a call today at 780-452-8242 or rent a storage unit online. At Elite Self Storage we offer no hassle, no obligation reservations with no security deposits or admin fees. Conveniently located storage in Edmonton AB on the Southside.
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