{"id":44909,"date":"2022-05-21T16:14:07","date_gmt":"2022-05-21T20:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/?p=44909"},"modified":"2022-05-21T16:14:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-21T20:14:07","slug":"11-ways-to-de-clutter-this-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/2022\/05\/11-ways-to-de-clutter-this-season\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Ways To De-Clutter This Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/iStock-1declutter.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44910 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/iStock-1declutter-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/iStock-1declutter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/iStock-1declutter-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/iStock-1declutter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/iStock-1declutter.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For many, there is no better feeling (or look) than a clean, organized house devoid of clutter. If you\u2019re seeking a de-cluttered existence this season, check out some of our favourite de-cluttering tips below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make a list. Determine which rooms need to be organized then work through each room one at a time.<\/li>\n<li>In each room determine what items you actually use and what could be stored, donated, sold or disposed of.<\/li>\n<li>Keep flat surfaces like countertops devoid of excess items.<\/li>\n<li>Consider a dedicated storage room. If you have the space, consider using a room or large cabinet just for storage.<\/li>\n<li>Use baskets\/boxes. Attractive baskets can be a great storage solution for areas like the laundry room.<\/li>\n<li>Throw away broken or damaged items.<\/li>\n<li>Invest in hooks. Hanging items on hooks will keep things off the floor and lead to a much tidier looking room.<\/li>\n<li>Take before and after photos. This will be greatly helpful down the line if your space becomes cluttered again.<\/li>\n<li>Marie Kondo. Use her famous line, \u201cdoes it spark joy\u201d to determine if you should keep an item.<\/li>\n<li>When it comes to clothing, pick a time period like one year as a starting point. If you haven\u2019t worn something in a year, it\u2019s time to get rid of it.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget your pantry! Removing expired foods and organizing by food category or look, can make a huge difference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many, there is no better feeling (or look) than a clean, organized house devoid of clutter. If you\u2019re seeking a de-cluttered existence this season, check out some of our favourite de-cluttering tips below. Make a list. Determine which rooms need to be organized then work through each room one at a time. 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