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Clear space, clear energy: my favorite decluttering & downsizing essentials
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items Start small in one room and one corner. You would be surprised how much you get done by just starting. You could set the timer if you want, that might help you see how much was done in that time.
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Routine cleaning products for every home
Getting started
Sorting and organizing
donation and moving supplies
storage solutions
labeling essentials
Routine cleaning products for every home
This is the basic list of what I use for a routine clean. If you have a ton of cleaning products, don't buy more, use what you already have.
This is my go to-- it works great in any area of the house on almost any surface and it smells great.
Method French Lavender All Purpose Spray for multi surface cleaning
Scrubbing bubbles works in bathrooms and on kitchen sinks. This is my go to bathroom cleaner.
Scrubbing Bubbles Citrus Bathroom Cleaner & Disinfectant Aerosol Spray - 20oz: Shower, Countertops, Bath Tub, Sink
I usually let this cleaner sit in the toilet while I clean the rest of the bathroom and come back to clean it using the Clorox toilet wand.
Lysol Lime & Rust Toilet Bowl Cleaner
So I put the lysol toilet bowl cleaner in first and let it soak, clean other parts of the bathroom while I am waiting for it to soak in. Then I take this wand with the pad on it and wipe it down.
Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System - ToiletWand Storage Caddy and 6 Refill Pads
This glass cleaner works great on glass, especially mirrors and shower doors. If this doesn't work on a shower door then I use vinegar and water.
Sprayway Glass Cleaner Ammonia Free Aerosol
This wood cleaner is great for most wood surfaces and baseboards.
Method Almond Cleaning Products Daily Wood Cleaner Spray
Dawn Powerwash works great on most surfaces and it does a great job the first time, you're not endlessly scrubbing.
Dawn Platinum Powerwash Spray Starter Kit - Free & Clear - 16 fl oz: Liquid Cleanser for Dishes, Multi-Surface Use
Weiman works great on stainless steel but you need to buffer it to get it streak free.
Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Trigger - 22 fl oz: Phosphate-Free, Liquid Form, For Kitchen Appliance
Leather wipes work great on leather furniture, they're easy to use
Weiman Leather Cleaning Wipes - 30ct: UV Protection, Conditioning, Multipurpose Wipes for Furniture
Flour sack towels work great on any surface and they're washable and reusable. I would use paper towels on toilets, not flour sack towels unless you're washing them on sanitize cycle.
6pc Flour Sacks Kitchen Textile Set White
I like to have microfiber towels on hand as well, they are great for picking up dust and for blinds.
LOLA Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, Reusable & Machine Washable, Cleans with Just Water, 16" x 14", 45 Grams, 1 Count
I usually have two when I am cleaning. These stack, so they're stacked with the cleaning cloths inside them and when I'm ready to clean, I take out the second basket and use it for the dirty cloths.
1.8bu Hip Hugger Laundry Basket Gray - Brightroom™
The cleaning caddy keeps the basics that I need and I don't clutter up my closets with a bunch of cleaning products that are only used once or never at all. Its easy to carry throughout the house and its stackable. So two laundry baskets-- one for cl...
Cleaning Caddy - up&up™
The magic eraser works on many surfaces without having to use expensive cleaners for stain removal.
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser All Purpose Whole Home Extra Durable XL Sponge - 3ct
I use this with dawn powerwash on tile, linoleum, some other surfaces. It has a great smell but I don't use alot of it because it can be sticky.
Mr. Clean Meadows & Rain All-Purpose Floor Cleaning Liquid
Reusable latex gloves are great for bathroom and kitchen cleans or if you're using bleach. I don't suggest bleach in most of my recs-- I don't like dealing with ruining clothes, rugs, carpets, and its toxic for skin.
Reusable Latex Gloves - Small - 2ct - Dealworthy™: Multipurpose, Multi-Surface, Household Cleaning Tools
The shark upright vacuums are the best; don't waste your money on a stick vacuum, they break easily, they clog easily, and its just more clutter. Get a decent vacuum-- you can find Sharks for half the price at Costco.
Shark Navigator Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum NV586 12" Cleaning Path Purple: HEPA Filter, Pet Hair, Swivel Head, Multi-Surface, 25' Cord
So on hard floors, you vacuum first and then use a steam mop. So no cleaners are needed, just water. And you don't need a broom and dust pan.
Shark Steam Mop with Steam Blaster Technology Gray
I always get unscented bags, these work great
UltraStretch Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags - Unscented - 13gal/50ct - up&up™
Cheap paper towels work best on glass surfaces, so I always buy the cheapest I can find, I rarely use them because I use reusable cotton towels.
Make-A-Size Paper Towels - 6 Regular Rolls - 2-Ply - 92 Sheets - Dealworthy™
Getting started
When I first come to a client's home, they're usually overwhelmed. So the first thing I do is prioritize where we start. The important part is just to start, you will be amazed at how fast things go just by picking a room and one corner and slowly wo...
To Declutter Faster, Start with What You Need
So what is important is having three piles: keep, throw away, donate. Once a decision is made in those three categories, we pull everything out, clean, then each item that is kept is purposefully placed. Don't move to the next room until the current ...
I Decluttered 600+ Items in 3 Days: Here’s What Happened
If you haven't used it in a year, it should go.
5 Harsh Truths about Decluttering — What NO ONE talks about, but you need to know!
Downsizing is a relief! You're making your life easier and by letting go of your stuff, you are giving others the option to use what you haven't been. You'd be surprised how much lighter you feel by letting go of what you no longer need.
Decluttering & Downsizing Your Home (HUGE SURPRISE)
Sorting and organizing
If you are cleaning your clothes closets, you want do it when you need to do laundry. All the clothes you use are in the laundry and all the clothes you don't use are in the closet, and those are the clothes that you need to sort between donate, thro...
Sorting your closet
3 easy steps to easy decluttering
3 easy tips for decluttering your home
4 easy steps! You can do it
THE CORE 4 STEPS YOU NEED TO DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE YOUR HOME
We want to simplify as much as possible
I Decluttered 90% Of My Entire House By Doing This SIMPLE THING First #decluttering
donation and moving supplies
Home depot has all the moving supplies you need
Moving Boxes - The Home Depot
Mattress bags are great for storing mattresses and keeping them clean
Mattress Bags - The Home Depot
The dispenser is important because you dont want to waste time with a scissors
Scotch 1.88 in. x 54.6 yds. Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape with Dispenser (2-Pack) 3850-2-1RD-DC
This dolly works great for moving items and it carries a decent load
LATTOY 330 lb. Dual Purpose Hand Truck 2 Wheel Dolly Cart and 4 Wheel Push Cart with Swivel Wheels HD2-Cart8805
storage solutions
If possible, you may want to consider clear containers so that you can see through to what is inside, in addition to the labels.
Clear Weathertight Totes Cases
Ikea has great ideas for any room in the house for storage and the price is reasonable.
Storage Solution Systems
labeling essentials
You don't need anything fancy, the point is to get it done. Write in the label either the room or what was put inside.
Office Storage Bin Labels for Organization and Labeling Solutions
Sharpies and labels is all you need to get started!
sharpie markers
Paper clutter solutions
Tips for decluttering paper!
Decluttering Paper? Do THIS Before You Sort Anything
Matt has an easy way to declutter a home office, especially if its full of paper
How to Declutter Your Home Office
Paper clutter can be overwhelming, we are keeping it simple!
📦 Top 3 Tips to Declutter Papers
Emotional support books and resources
Love Peter Walsh, he has great solutions!
Peter Walsh – Clutter Organiser
I love Marie's ways of reorganizing and reducing clutter
Home – KonMari | The Official Website of Marie Kondo
This woman was in the movie The Secret! She sheds light on your space and helps reflect back to you what your space is saying about you.
DIAMOND FENG SHUI CERTIFICATION — MARIE DIAMOND
She has a great collection of books that are helpful!
Books to Inspire you Based on your Decluttering Style — Suzy Kell - Decluttering Coach