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Declutter Order

May 7, 2015 | Add to Cozi, Blog, Clean Mama, List Library

Follow this order for decluttering your home – complete it in a way that makes sense for your schedule. Some recommendations: one task a day, set a timer for 10-15 minutes, or 2-3 tasks a day until completed. This order matters because it will take you through the house in a logical, sequential, and efficient way.

  • CLEANING
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cleaning tools: scrubs, brushes, sponges, rags
  • LAUNDRY AREA
  • Fold + put away clothes
  • Laundry baskets
  • Laundry products
  • Clean + clear surfaces
  • KITCHEN
  • Clean + clear counters
  • Refrigerator + freezer
  • Cabinets, drawers, pantry, food storage
  • Kitchen tools, small appliances, towels
  • Under kitchen sink
  • BATHROOM(S)
  • Clean + clear counters
  • Cabinets + drawers
  • Medicine cabinet
  • Toiletries + makeup
  • Bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths
  • CLOTHING
  • Shoes
  • Outerwear: coats, hats, gloves
  • Clothing: sort by season + type
  • BEDROOM(S)
  • Declutter floors
  • Under beds
  • Sheets + linens
  • Pillows
  • Bedside tables
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • Magazines
  • Music: digital, CDs, tapes, records
  • Games: board games, card games
  • Books: cookbooks, non-fiction, fiction
  • KIDS
  • Clothing
  • Toys
  • Books
  • Activities
  • Art + craft supplies
  • OFFICE SPACE
  • Electronics
  • Office supplies
  • Books
  • Paper + files
  • PAPER CLUTTER
  • Paper pile
  • Bills
  • Photographs
  • Memorabilia
  • Kids art
  • School work
  • DIGITAL CLUTTER
  • Zero out email inbox
  • Set up email folders to save emails
  • Put important digital docs in folders
  • Separate photos by year + store in cloud storage
  • GARAGE/BASEMENT
  • Vehicle(s)
  • Tool storage
  • Boxes + bins with additional storage items
  • Lawn + garden supplies

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