Declutter Checklist – A Handy List for your Declutter Day

So the day is coming closer for your declutter day.  Here is a handy declutter checklist to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything.

Set a Date for the Big Day

Have you set a date for the big day yet?  If you haven’t, it is time to get going.  Mark a date in your calendar for when your whole family is free.  Try and set this date at least a month in advance.

Set your Declutter Goals

Have you written down some goals for your declutter day?  This may sound a bit over the top, but if don’t what you are going to achieve, by the end of your clean up day, you won’t know how well you have.  Some goals to consider include cleaning up a certain number of rooms by the end of your special clean up day.  Other goals may be to throw away a certain number of boxes by the end of the day.  If you are a compulsive hoarder, it’s all the more important that you get into the habit of throwing away stuff.

Get Organized

If your declutter day is looming fast, make sure you get organized before the actual day.  You don’t want to spend the first few hours of your clean up day, finding boxes to throw away your junk.  If you work in an office, head straight to the photocopier area and find some used photocopy paper boxes.  If your company doesn’t mind, ask to take them home.

Hire a Dumpster

If you think you are going to have a big clean up day, you may need to hire a dumpster.  That way, you won’t get stuck for a place to throw away items.  It takes a bit of legwork to ring up suitable companies to order a dumpster.  Don’t delay ordering a dumpster as you won’t want to leave junk in your living room whilst you are waiting for them to deliver the dumpster.

Contact your Local Charity Shop

The sooner you get rid of that clutter, the more organized you will feel.  So go ahead and make contact with your local charity shop.  Ask them what types of items they accept and the expected date when you will be delivering stuff to their door.  Charity shops are usually more than happy to accept clothes that are in good condition.

Reward Yourself

Decide with the family how you are going to reward yourself at the end of your declutter day.  Going out for a family meal to celebrate your big clean up is a great way to celebrate your hard work.  It will help to keep you motivated throughout the day.

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