A clutter-free home office isn’t just visually pleasing – it’s essential for boosting productivity, focus, and overall well-being. If your workspace has become a breeding ground for clutter, worry not! In this blog post, we’ll share a collection of ingenious home office decluttering hacks to help you reclaim your space and create an environment that promotes efficiency and success.
Welcome to the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series! We will be starting decluttering specific 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.
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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Home Office Decluttering Hacks
1. The 5-Minute Rule
Kickstart your home office decluttering with the 5-minute rule. Set a timer for just five minutes and focus on decluttering a small area. You’ll be amazed at how much you can accomplish in this short burst of time.
2. Drawer Dividers and Organizers
Tame the chaos within your desk drawers with dividers and organizers. These handy tools ensure that each item has its designated space, preventing jumbled messes and making everything easily accessible.
3. Digital Decluttering Schedule
Don’t forget to declutter your digital space! Schedule regular intervals to clean up your computer files, emails, and apps. Create folders, delete duplicates, and archive old documents to maintain digital organization.
4. Vertical Wall Storage
Maximize your space by utilizing vertical wall storage. Install shelves, hooks, and pegboards to keep frequently used items within arm’s reach, freeing up your desk surface.
5. Minimalist Desk Setup
Adopt a minimalist approach to your desk setup. Keep only the essentials, such as your computer, notepad, and a few decor items. A clutter-free desk enhances focus and creativity.
6. Cord Management Solutions
Tangled cords can create visual chaos and clutter. Invest in cord management solutions like clips, sleeves, and organizers to keep cables neat and untangled.
7. The “One In, One Out” Rule
Maintain a clutter-free home office by following the “one in, one out” rule. For every new item you bring in, remove one item that no longer serves its purpose.
8. Zone Your Workspace
Divide your home office into zones based on tasks. Designate areas for working, storage, and reference materials. This ensures that items are placed strategically and that you can easily find what you need.
9. Create a Paper Flow System
Establish a paper flow system to handle incoming documents. Use trays or folders labeled “To Do,” “To File,” and “To Shred” to manage papers effectively and reduce paper clutter.
10. Regular Decluttering Routine
Make decluttering a routine habit. Dedicate a few minutes each day to tidying up your home office. This prevents clutter from piling up and maintains an organized environment.
With these smart home office decluttering hacks, you’re well on your way to creating an organized, efficient, and inspiring workspace. By implementing these strategies, you’ll enjoy enhanced productivity, reduced stress, and a renewed sense of clarity. Remember, a clutter-free home office sets the stage for your success and fosters a space where you can thrive both professionally and creatively.
A few 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 home office this week. Your task today for today, February 20th is to: Declutter any bills that are paid.
According to the IRS, you should maintain and keep the last seven years of your tax records.
Bonus tip: Scan all your paper files all with your smart phone into my favorite “paperless” phone app – Evernote. Even if you plan to keep some important documents, this a great way to keep those items stored digitally in case of a fire or natural disaster.
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 Housekeeping Schedule for Home printables.
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 sign up 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.
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. If you don’t have a calendar, you can grab my free weekly printable calendar page here. It is in my shopify store, but it is totally free, so you won’t be prompted to put in any payment information. It is a free download and will be delivered straight to your email.
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 often ask: What is the fastest way to clean a dirty house? Or, 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: How do you remove clutter?.…Sign up for the Declutter Series and get your entire home decluttered in just 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.”Declutter Your Home” checklists are provided in each email.
Step 4: What is the fastest way to clean a dirty house? Use a timer and use the Deep Cleaning Checklists above. They will help you get your home sparkling after you’ve decluttered.
Interested in becoming a full-time blogger like me? Check out my blogging series. At the top of every page on my blog, you’ll find a drop down menu. Just select the BLOGGING category.
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Also, check out a great post on decluttering over here from becomingminimalist.com. Joshua Becker has some great tips on decluttering and minimalism.
For further reading, check out the fly lady here. She has some great cleaning and kitchen decluttering ideas plus excellent organization tips to get you started.
I hope you have benefitted from my post on Ways to Declutter (tasks you can do in 30 minutes). Leave a comment below to subscribe to my daily declutter task email series.
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