Do you find yourself buried in non-stop clutter in your house? �Between our busy schedules and precocious children, it is hard to keep a house clean. �Clutter is just inevitable, right?
Well, there are some tricks that you can do that will help you keep the clutter monster at bay. �If you are anxious to learn some of those tricks, here are 5 tips for beating the clutter taking over your home that you can start practicing right now.
- The 1 Item Rule. �Here it is: Never go into a room without picking up at least 1 item to put away or throw away. �If you find yourself doing this each time you walk into a room, you will develop a habit which will help you to keep your home and the rooms within it tidy and clutter free. �It doesn�t have to be big items either. �If there is an errant hair tie laying on the table, pick it up (can you tell I have a teenage daughter?), or a small piece of paper, etc.
- Put stuff away. �Seems easy enough, right? �The problem is that many of us will have stuff out and think we will be putting it away later on, but oftentimes we don�t. We let stuff sit out until it makes us crazy. �This is another thing that becomes easier after time once you develop a routine and a habit.
- Buy less stuff. �Many of us shop for fun or because we find good deals. �But do you really need all of the items you have found to buy? �My guess would be no. �Next time you are shopping, think about whether or not you actually need the item and you won�t have to try and figure out where to store it.
- The no Knick Knack Rule. �Make it a rule in your home to never have Knick Knacks in your home. �Knick Knacks will make your home feel more cluttered and frankly, they are a pain in the butt to keep dusted and clean. �You are better off without them.
- Give the kids chores. �If your children have the responsibility of chores they are more likely to clean up after themselves throughout the day. �This in itself will keep the clutter at bay.