Your garage can easily become a dumping ground for everything from lawn equipment to old toys and forgotten household items. But when clutter starts taking over, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. Fortunately, with a little planning and effort, you can declutter your garage in just one day. Here are some tips for a successful garage clean sweep.
Welcome to the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series! We will be starting by decluttering specific daily tasks. Each day is dedicated to spending only 30 minutes decluttering your specific daily task. We will be working 5 days a week, so you can take 2 days to enjoy time with your loved ones. Today, we’ll look at how to declutter your garage in just one day.
Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can find that here.
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The Quick and Easy Way to Declutter Your Garage in Just One Day
- Set aside a full day for the task. To make real progress, you’ll need to dedicate an entire day to decluttering your garage. Pick a day when you can work without interruption and enlist help from family or friends if needed.
- Gather your supplies. Before you begin, make sure you have everything you need, such as garbage bags, recycling bins, cleaning supplies, and storage containers. It’s also a good idea to wear sturdy shoes, gloves, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
- Sort items into keep, donate, and discard piles. As you start going through the items in your garage, create three piles: one for items you want to keep, one for items you can donate, and one for items that are beyond repair and need to be discarded. Don’t forget to recycle what you can.
- Be ruthless. Don’t hold onto items that you haven’t used in years or that are broken and unlikely to be fixed. It can be difficult to part with sentimental items, but you’ll be surprised at how much better you’ll feel once you’ve cleared out the clutter.
- Create storage zones. Once you’ve sorted through everything, create designated storage areas for different categories of items. For example, lawn equipment can be stored together, while holiday decorations can be stored in another area. Invest in shelves, hooks, and other storage solutions to make the most of your space.
- Clean up. After you’ve finished decluttering, give your garage a good cleaning. Sweep or vacuum the floor, wipe down surfaces, and get rid of any cobwebs or dust. This will help to create a fresh, organized space.
- Keep it organized. Finally, commit to keeping your garage organized going forward. Regularly go through items to keep the clutter at bay and make sure everything has a designated place. This will not only make it easier to find what you need but will also make your garage a more functional space.
With these tips, you can declutter your garage in just one day. You can transform your cluttered garage into an organized and functional space in no time. Remember to stay focused, be ruthless, and create designated storage areas for different categories of items.
Declutter Your Garage in Just One Day: 5 IMPORTANT guidelines to keep you on task:
1.Only spend time on your specific daily task.
2.Do not get side-tracked or distracted.
3.Work within a time of day that you have the most energy and stamina.
4.Avoid thinking too long about whether to keep or discard an item. Recruit help if you are stuck in the decision process.
5.Avoid cleaning during your declutter. Getting rid of the clutter is your priority. Cleaning can be accomplished later.
We are working in the Garage this week. Your task today for today, May 26th, is to: Declutter any unwanted or broken electric tools and cords.
Maybe, if you’re like me, you hold onto boxes of some of your more expensive purchases, such as a TV or computer, just in case you need to return them within the store’s return policy time. If so, make a note to discard these boxes routinely(once a month is fine), so they don’t pile up.
Tip: When dealing with sentimental items such as trophies and photos, consider how you might display them in your home if you plan to keep them. For photos, consider storing them in a box or an album in your home.
Need to deep clean? I have lists for you to guide you along.
My How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Kids’ Rooms list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Living Room list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Bedroom list can be found here.
You can get your printable Daily Housekeeping Routine and Deep Cleaning Your House Schedule here. This 15 page printable kit is delivered digitally to your email for you to print and personalize. What Does a Deep Clean Include? It includes a daily schedule, calendar pages, and deep cleaning checklists for every room and area of your home. Below is a sample page of what you’ll get in my printable set designed to help you make a Housekeeping Schedule for Your Home.
Also, to keep up the general housework, you may need to create a daily housekeeping schedule that suits your specific needs. To do so, I have created a helpful series you can read here.
Need to Declutter Every room? I have declutter checklists for every room and every space in your home to guide you along below.
Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can find that here.
Struggling to decide if an item is clutter? Use these questions below to help you determine whether to keep or toss any item.
How to Declutter the Guest Room or Your Kid’s Room checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Laundry Room and Patio checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Coat Closet/Hall Closet/Linen Closet checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Home Office checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Attic checklist can be found here.
Declutter your garage in just one day with this checklist. How to Declutter Your Garage checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Living Room checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Kitchen Checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Entry/Foyer/Mudroom checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Clothing checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Bedroom checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Bathroom checklist can be found here.
Happy Decluttering!
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New to deemiddleton.com and don’t know where to start? I recommend going in this order:
Step 1: Check out this post on the 1st step you should take to get organized. Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can sign up here.
Step 2: Create a daily Housekeeping Schedule. You can use this series to start to set up your own schedule. You can also use this simplified weekly schedule.If you struggle to get organized and have tried and failed time and again, you can likely find out which of these 11 reasons cause you to fail to get organized.
Step 3: Sign up for the Declutter Series and get your entire home decluttered in just 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
Step 4: Use the Deep Cleaning Checklists above. They will help you get your home sparkling after you’ve decluttered.
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