How To Clean Your Entire House in One Day

Ok, now that I've gotten your attention let me say that, although I don't like to, I CAN and sometimes DO clean my entire house in one day. But, I've only got a 2 bedroom condo, so how long can it take, huh?

So on that subject of cleaning and decluttering, which IS the name of this blog after all, here's a good article.

Is There a Best Way to Declutter?
By Marye Brown

Got a match? That would surely be the best way to declutter, right? Ok, ok, I know that's not what you had in mind when you decided to read this article. But that would surely get the job done would it not?

So, now that I have your attention let me say, I don't really know if there is a best way to declutter. What I do know is that you need to start small.

Yes, I understand the problem of your clutter looks insurmountable and just depresses you to think about it, but, again start small. What's that saying about "how do you eat an elephant?", and the answer is...one bite at a time.

You can also take a step back and try to look at your clutter objectively. Ask yourself, "How can I break this job up into smaller segments?" Get a pad of paper and write out your plan or diagram it. It can be anything that will get your juices flowing in the direction of getting the job done.

Please, don't think the job has got to be done all in one day. It's that clutter that's built up over the weeks and months that's not going to disappear overnight

So, to recap, look at your goal of decluttering objectively, break it down into small steps and don't expect to accomplish everything in one day. Now is this the best way to declutter? Well, your guess is as good as mine, but if you'd like the opinion of an expert then please read on.

Here's an easy to read and information packed book, Declutter Fast, by Mimi Tanner. Written by a former pack rat this book will give you the secrets to the best way to declutter. Here are some questions you'll find answers for:

Where do I start?
How long will it take?
How can I do some emergency decluttering?
Can I keep my stuff and still be less cluttered?

If you've taken the time to read this article then I'd say you definitely want to get yourself organized. Go ahead and make the decision to find a clean house declutter plan and start on the road to being organized. Use the links in this area to find out even more about the best way to declutter your life.

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One Weekend To Declutter Plan

I definitely try to keep up with the clutter around here, so I don't need a one weekend to declutter plan...I don't think.

But, boy if it'll take all weekend, I'd say things have gotten out-of-control ! Or maybe you're just too busy to bother with it, sometimes that happens.

Anyway, if you're in need of some good tips on decluttering I've found a neat ebook by Mimi Tanner. It's Declutter Fast, How to Get Your Home in Order Almost Immediately!

She's just like the rest of us, well she used to be. Now that she's written this book she BETTER be in control, don't ja think??

So check it out, you might learn a thing or two. Oh, if you aren't sure about the book, you can just sign up for her free email, Declutter Fast Tips. That can help alot.

SO, WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE CLUTTER FREE?

Well, not only did I NOT do anything remotely connected to clutter free or cleaning yesterday or today...well, so far today, you never know if I'll eventually get to it...I've just been sitting here messing on my computer all day. I did stop to eat, of course, duh!

So, to make myself FEEL like I might be making some sort of progress in the fight against piles of clutter and disorganization I thought I'd share another article.

Clutter Free Forever - Possible or Not Possible? by Mary Brown

Clutter free forever - possible or not possible could be the $64,000 question.

For those of you not old enough to know, there was a television show on in the late 1950's that was called The $64,000 Question.

Of course in order to win that big a prize you had to answer a question not many people would have the answer to. Get it? Is it possible to be clutter free forever doesn't have an easy answer.

Unless you've got servants or paid help you're probably not going to be able to achieve such an organized dwelling. But there are little things that you can do on a daily basis than can ease the look of disorganization.

Here are a few tips:

When you're done with an item, put it back where it belongs.

Return coats to the closet, not the nearest chair.

Throw pizza boxes, carry out containers and all junk mail in the trash right away - don't stash them on the counter in the kitchen. (Don't ask how I know that.)

If you take your shoes off when you come in the front door, take them back to the bedroom on the next trip you make in that direction. (Ditto)

If you have a 2 story house, put a decorative basket or container on the bottom step to hold items that need to go upstairs, and take them with you when you go upstairs.

Don't leave dirty dishes in the sink. The least you can do is put them into the dishwasher to appear clutter free.

Want more help and in depth information on keeping clutter at bay? Please read on

About the Author

Do you need a clean house declutter plan? Want To Get Your Home In Order Almost Immediately In The Easiest Possible Way? Then check out DECLUTTER FAST. Written by a former pack rat, these tips and hints will help you be clutter free in no time.