Decluttering your home can be an overwhelming task, but with the right strategies and a solid plan, it can also be incredibly liberating. As a professional organizer, I’ve helped countless clients create more serene and organized living spaces. Here are my top 33 tips for tackling the clutter in your home:

1.Start Small: Begin with a single drawer or shelf to avoid overwhelm.

2.Set a Timer: Work in short bursts – even 15 minutes a day can make a dent.

3.Use Boxes: Create boxes for items to keep, donate, sell, and throw away.

4.One In, One Out: For every new item brought into the home, remove one.

5.Make Immediate Decisions: Resist the urge to “deal with it later.”

6.Ask Yourself Questions: Does this item bring me joy or serve a purpose?

7.Take Before and After Photos: Visual progress is a powerful motivator.

8.Don’t Buy Storage Products Yet:Wait until you’ve decluttered to assess needs.

9.Sort Like With Like: Group similar items together to see what you have.

10.Label Everything: It’s easier to maintain organization with clear labels.

11.Go Digital Where Possible: Convert paper files, CDs, and DVDs to digital formats.

12.Tackle One Room at a Time: Fully complete one area before moving on.

13.Use Vertical Space:Shelves and hanging organizers can maximize space.

14.Eliminate Junk Drawers: Designate spaces for commonly dumped items instead.

15.Keep Countertops Clear: Store appliances not used daily out of sight.

16.Schedule Regular Decluttering Sessions: Make it part of your routine.

17.Involve Family Members: Everyone should contribute to maintaining the space.

18.Be Honest About Duplicates: You likely don’t need multiple of the same item.

19.Sell or Donate Items Promptly: Don’t let them sit and become clutter again.

20.Follow the OHIO Rule– Only Handle It Once when deciding an item’s fate.

21.Empty Your Wallet Regularly: Receipts and cards pile up quickly otherwise.

22.Set Limits for Collections: Assign space limits for collectible items.

23.Have a Place for Everything: And make sure everything goes back in its place.

24.Use Drawer Dividers to keep small items tidy.

25 Utility Hooks Are Your Friend hang tools, bags and often-used accessories.

26 Implement File Folding clothing stands up in drawers making everything visible at once.

27 Reassess Decor regularly things you once liked might not be favorites anymore.

28 Get Rid Of “Just In Case” keep only what you really need or use.

29 Use Dead Space installing shelves above doors or corners adds extra storage areas.

30 Hold Yourself Accountable share your goals with someone who’ll help you keep on track.

31 Let Go Of Guilt keeping things out of obligation isn’t beneficial – let them go!

32 Remember It’s A Marathon not a sprint; take time to do it right.

33 Reward Progress celebrate each step towards a more decluttered space!

These pro tips will help guide you through the often daunting task of decluttering your home, room by room, drawer by drawer, leading you ever closer to that goal of achieving peace and order in your living environment!