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Kick-start your spring cleaning with our ultimate decluttering checklist — clear your home, reduce waste and even make money with these top decluttering tips!
Hands up: how many times do you open the cupboard of doom and watch clutter spill out? Whether children’s bedrooms are chaotic or your whole house feels overrun with stuff, clutter makes daily life harder than it needs to be.
If clutter and chaos are getting you down, we can help.
We teamed up with Very.co.uk to share practical decluttering tips to help you regain control of your home — and perhaps make a little cash from items you no longer need. It’s the perfect way to jump-start your spring cleaning.
Fantastic Reasons To Declutter
First, let’s get motivated. Here are some great reasons to declutter your home.
Declutter To Create More Space
In many modern homes, storage is limited. Decluttering frees up space so you can use rooms for the things that matter most to you.
Less Things To Clean
The fewer items you have on surfaces and floors, the less time cleaning takes. With less clutter, routine cleaning becomes quicker and easier — giving you more time for other activities.
Declutter For Less Stress
Disorganisation and constantly hunting for things adds daily stress. Decluttering combined with sensible storage and reorganisation helps you know where things are and find them quickly.
Sell Unwanted Items And Make Extra Money
A big declutter will produce rubbish, recycling, charity donations — and items you could sell. Selling unwanted goods can offset costs and reward you for clearing space.
How To Declutter – The Box System
Our favourite method is the box system — it gives a clear view of what to keep and what to let go of.
Step One – Get Four Boxes
- Box for things to keep but store better.
- Box for items to recycle or take to the tip.
- Box for donations to charity or community groups.
- Box for items to sell.
These don’t have to be literal boxes — piles work fine if that’s easier.
Step Two – Declutter Room by Room
- Choose one room or one area to start. If your home feels overwhelming, work in small sections and go at your own pace.
- Empty cupboards and drawers and sort items into the four categories: Keep, Bin, Charity, Sell.
Keep – Bin – Charity – Sell
Step Three – Organisation And Storage
- Decide what storage you need. Reuse what you already have and identify the additional boxes, crates or baskets that will help you stay organised.
- Store like items together and arrange belongings in a way that makes sense to you so you can find them easily.
Practical storage tailored to your daily routine will keep clutter at bay.
Donating And Selling Your Unwanted Things
Charity shops remain a good option for donations, but consider local community centres, food banks or groups that may distribute items directly to those in need. Community social media groups are also useful for offering items locally.
For items you want to sell, try online marketplaces and local selling groups where buyers are often nearby and collection is easy.
Small, consistent decluttering efforts add up quickly — even a few items cleared each weekend makes a difference.
Top Organisation Tips To Remember When Decluttering
Take Decluttering At Your Own Pace
There are no hard rules. Tackle one item a day or spend 15 minutes daily — steady progress beats overwhelm.
Try A Declutter Challenge
If you need momentum, try a structured challenge such as a 30-day declutter plan to build good habits and quick wins.
Storage Doesn’t Have To Be Instagram-Perfect
Real homes aren’t styled photos. Practical solutions like plastic crates or simple shelving often do the job best. The goal is usability: if it helps you stay organised, it’s the right choice.
Small, practical wins — like a tidy under-stairs cupboard where you can find everything — make daily life easier and more enjoyable.
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