Cleaning 101: What Really Causes Clutter?
It is a fact that our habits leads clutter in our homes. Let me cite you examples of these habits that we need to break in order for us to have a de-cluttered home. Any of these sound familiar? HABIT Being afraid to let go of items. We always thought of “I might need this someday” or “My kids might want this Someday” until it will came the time that we forgot all about it. How to Deal : In many cases, you can repurchase the item, if it’s truly needed. HABIT Not stepping up to tasks. Family members walk right by something left out on the counter or in one corner of the house, but unless someone takes the initiative to make sure it gets cleared, it’s unlikely to happen. How to Deal : Assign clear responsibilities, communicate with your kids and other members of the family and give consequences when they’re not accomplished. HABIT Procrastination. Delaying decisions about where to put things, or waiting to put them in proper places – this is the ca...