Is your bedroom feeling more like a storage room than a peaceful haven? Bedroom clutter can disrupt your sleep, increase stress levels, and make it challenging to find what you need. If you’re ready to reclaim your bedroom and create a serene oasis, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of decluttering. Discover effective strategies for how to get rid of bedroom clutter with these tips.
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.
Struggling with the daily housekeeping chores? Check out my ebook on this topic, entitled Make Over Your Homemaking. Use this link to get it at a discounted price.
How to Get Rid of Bedroom Clutter: Your Ultimate Guide to a Serene Space
1. Assess Your Clutter
Before you begin, take a step back and assess the clutter in your bedroom. Identify items that don’t belong, things you rarely use, and belongings that no longer serve a purpose. This evaluation is the first step toward a clutter-free space.
2. Sort and Categorize
Divide your belongings into categories such as clothing, accessories, books, and miscellaneous items. This step will help you visualize the extent of your clutter and enable you to address each category systematically.
3. The Three-Box Method
Embrace the effective three-box method: one box for items to keep, one for items to donate or sell, and one for items to discard. As you sort through each category, be honest with yourself about what you truly need and cherish.
4. Prioritize Storage Solutions
Invest in smart storage solutions that optimize your space. Consider under-bed storage, floating shelves, and closet organizers to maximize storage capacity while keeping your belongings accessible and organized.
5. Minimalist Approach
Adopt a minimalist mindset when curating your belongings. Keep only items that add value, joy, or functionality to your bedroom. This approach not only reduces clutter but also promotes a serene atmosphere.
6. Clear Surfaces
Flat surfaces, such as dressers and nightstands, are prone to accumulating clutter. Keep these surfaces clear by designating a specific spot for essential items like keys, chargers, and personal care products.
7. Seasonal Rotation
For clothing, consider a seasonal rotation. Store out-of-season clothing in labeled bins or vacuum-sealed bags to free up closet space and keep your current wardrobe more manageable.
8. Digital Declutter
Decluttering extends to the digital realm as well. Organize your digital files, photos, and apps to reduce digital clutter and create a more serene digital space.
9. One In, One Out Rule
Adopt the “one in, one out” rule for items like clothing and accessories. For every new item you bring into your bedroom, commit to removing a similar item to maintain clutter-free surroundings.
10. Regular Maintenance
Consistently maintain your clutter-free bedroom by dedicating a few minutes each day to tidying up. This practice prevents clutter from accumulating and keeps your sanctuary looking inviting.
A clutter-free bedroom is essential for promoting relaxation, restful sleep, and overall well-being. By following these decluttering strategies, you’ll transform your bedroom into a serene oasis that nurtures your physical and mental health. Embrace the process, enjoy the benefits, and revel in the newfound tranquility of your space.
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.
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 Get Rid of Bedroom Clutter:
Supplies Needed:
1. boxes -preferably ones you can donate (Avoid plastic storage bins because you may be tempted to just store the items and not part with them.)
2. sturdy trash bags
3. marker/pen to label boxes
Decluttering Tip: Avoid using storage bins to declutter. Storage bins tend to tell your brain to “store” the items for later. That is just delaying decisions. If you aren’t getting rid of items when you declutter, you are not truly decluttering. This is why I recommend a trash bag, also. A trash bag tells your brain to “trash” the item.
Obviously, recycle if you have that option. The boxes you use should be ones you are willing to part with, so I recommend sturdy cardboard boxes. As to donations, there are many charities that will come pick up your items for you at your home.
I use one in particular where you can book an appointment for pick-up online. This is so convenient, as it saves you the hassle of hauling stuff away yourself. Scheduling that pick-up also motivates you to declutter by a certain date.
How to Get Rid of Bedroom Clutter:
1. Start by eliminating trash first- use a sturdy trash bag
2. Sort items by category if needed so you can see what you have
3.Get rid of duplicate items, broken items, outgrown clothes and shoes, anything you’ll never use again
4. Box up the donations and trash/recycle the rest
5.Select a charity to donate your items and schedule the pick-up if that is an option
How to Get Rid of Bedroom Clutter: We are working in the master bedroom this week. Your task today for today, February 25th is to: Declutter any worn, stained, or unwanted bed linens.
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 find that here.
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 Get Rid of Bedroom Clutter: My 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 Decluttering (tasks you can do in 30 minutes). Leave a comment below to subscribe to my daily declutter task email series.
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