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05/27/2025

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Welcome summer with a house that’s organized and feels fresh. Use our 30 days of decluttering for June to get your wardrobe ready for the season, find more space, and organize some key areas of your home. 🏠👇

05/19/2025

🌸 May Home Organization: Spring Into a Fresh Start

As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, May offers the perfect opportunity to refresh your home. Embrace the season with a thoughtful approach to organizing key areas, ensuring a clutter-free and serene living space.

🧹 1. Declutter First: Let Go of the Old

Begin by sorting through your belongings. If you haven't used an item in over a year, it's time to let it go. Organize items into categories: keep, donate, recycle, or discard. This process not only frees up space but also creates a more peaceful environment.

🛏️ 2. Bedroom Refresh: Clean and Rotate

Wash your bedding regularly to eliminate dust mites and allergens. Rotate your mattress every few months to ensure even wear. Organize your closet by donating clothes you no longer wear and storing seasonal items appropriately.

🍽️ 3. Kitchen Overhaul: Deep Clean and Organize

Clean appliances, countertops, and cabinets. Sort through pantry items, discarding expired goods. Organize utensils and cookware for easy access. Consider donating duplicate items or gadgets you seldom use.

🧼 4. Bathroom Brighten-Up: Scrub and Sanitize

Clean tiles, reseal grout, and disinfect surfaces. Regular maintenance prevents mold growth and keeps your bathroom fresh. Organize toiletries and dispose of expired products.

🧺 5. Laundry Room Tidy-Up: Sort and Store

Organize detergents and cleaning supplies. Use baskets or bins to separate laundry by color or fabric type. Regularly clean the lint trap and wipe down surfaces to maintain efficiency.

🛠️ 6. Garage and Shed: Clear the Clutter

Sort through tools, gardening equipment, and seasonal items. Donate or dispose of items you no longer need. Organize tools on shelves or pegboards for easy access.

🌿 7. Outdoor Spaces: Refresh and Organize

Clean outdoor furniture and inspect for repairs. Organize gardening tools and supplies. Consider adding new plants or flowers to brighten your yard.

🧠 Pro Tip: Tackle Tasks in Small Chunks

If the thought of a full-day cleaning session feels overwhelming, break tasks into manageable 30-minute intervals. This approach, known as a "Power Half Hour," allows you to make progress without burnout.

May is a wonderful time to breathe new life into your home. By focusing on these key areas, you can create a more organized, functional, and enjoyable living space. Happy organizing! 🌼

Sources

The Guardian
pamelahopedesigns.com
Sears Home Services
The Simplicity Habit
The Washington Post
My Cleaning Angel

03/30/2025

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Thank you Ordinary and Happy. 30 Days of Decluttering for April... something to think about!

03/20/2025

If you’re working from home or you just need some ideas to organize your cables, check out these tips!

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02/26/2025

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07/16/2022

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07/15/2021

Effortless Road Trip Organization

Summer is upon us and that means it is road trip season! What better way to spend time with family and friends than seeing the sights and partaking in new and exciting activities. But road trips require planning and organizing. No one wants to start driving and realize they forgot the cooler of sandwiches, or hear a cry from the backseat teenager that they forgot their phone charger. Read on for some tips on making your next road trip run smoothly.

1. Lists, lists, lists!
As soon as you begin planning and finalizing your trip, start a list. This list should include what items need to be in your car during your trip. Think about items such as chargers, headphones, coolers, snacks, first aid kit, cleaning wipes, napkins, place for trash, blankets, pillows, etc. Every time you think of something new, add it to your list. Be sure to share the list with anyone else traveling with you. They can also add to this list as well.

2. Storage
Now that you've established what you need to bring, you want to think about how you will store those items while on the road. Along with storing the item, think about who may need access to it and how often. Example, if you are packing snacks for a group, various people will need access to that throughout the trip. Be sure to have the items within reach but not in a space that could distract passengers.

3. What ifs
The freedom of the open road can also provide opportunities for things to not go as planned. Be sure to have special items in case of an emergency. Think about first aid, health insurance cards, medications, contact phone numbers and address, roadside emergency kit, etc. Know your route and where gas stations, rest areas, hotels, and police stations can be located. Many times, this information is easily found using the GPS maps on your phone.

Planning ahead may seem tedious at the time, but when you do, your vacation can be spent enjoying the sights and your loved ones and not worrying if you packed your water bottle!

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06/25/2021

Check out our new blog, the Clutter Free Corner. Our first post discusses tips and tricks for organizing and maintaining your paperwork.

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Paperwork. It’s inescapable. We encounter it in our homes, at work, and at school. It is something we can all relate to and something we all probably dread dealing with. How do we get a handle on it? What can we do to manage our stacks, folders, boxes, and cabinets before they become too overwhelm...

05/23/2021

Have a lot of workout clothes but not sure how to organize them? Here are some ideas to get you started!

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With so many types of workout clothes available today, storing them all can be a challenge. Try these seven workout clothes storage tips.

05/15/2021

Getting ready for that road trip? Prepare your car with these helpful organizational ideas!

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Feeling a little messy these days? Us too. That's why we've put together this list of the 9 best in-car organizers to keep your car uncluttered.

05/08/2021

Helpful tips for organizing your kitchen space!

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Want to be more organized​ in the kitchen? Here's a foolproof plan to organize, declutter, and store all of your kitchen appliances.

04/25/2021

Moving can be stressful! At Effortless Organization we work with you to declutter your spaces, prepare for the big move, and set the stage for an awesome showing of your home.

Contact us today. We would love to make your move more effortless!