There comes a time when you realize that a junk drawer closet room shed and junk storage unit just might mean you need to spring-clean your home. Clutter is a reflection of the chaos you feel and experience in life. Being organized means spending less time looking for or replacing lost items and increasing your productivity says Natalie Schrier CEO of Cut the Clutter. With these four easy steps let Tailor Maid Services share with you these spring cleaning tips! Step 1: Have a Plan As with a large project its important to have a plan in place. A plan helps you keep track of your progress while simultaneously becoming more efficient. With a plan make sure to include obtainable goals you wish to accomplish. Step 2: Set Goals Regardless of your plan you must set goals for yourself. Without having a plan and a goal to achieve you will either start decluttering and then put it off or you will just shift your mess around the house without achieving any progress. Step 3: Break Big Tasks Down When faced with an overwhelming project its important not to tackle the beast all at once. The best way to handle big projects is to break them down into smaller sections. When decluttering your home use these categories: kitchen bathroom living room bedroom laundry room and home office. Consider including friends and family as part of your crew to avoid unnecessary stress. Step 4: Organize Now that youre ready grab trash bags boxes bags and/or totes for donations friends amp; family and things being kept. Consider the following list as a guide for what to declutter: Throw Out/Recycle/Replace Expired medicine and vitamins Matchless socks Broken art supplies Storage containers without lids Old papers Greeting cards Broken appliances Expired food Old beauty and hygiene products Stained and/or holey clothes Stained linens Keep Financial documents Insurance papers Warranties Loans/Promissory Notes Tax Records Family Records Medical Records Birth Certificates/Social Security Cards Marriage/Divorce Licenses Military records Deeds Titles Custody/Adoption Papers Automobile Diplomas Other Stuff you truly love! Give Away Stuff you dont love! CDs DVDs VHS Clothes that dont fit are worn or you dont like Old books Books you dont read Old shoes Extra hangers Un-played with toys Throw Out/Recycle/Replace Apps for Organizing: Any extra help is welcomed right? Well here are just some of the apps that can guide you towards a better and more organized life. Or maybe just a good spring cleaning: Letgo an app to buy and sell locally online. (iOS) (Android) Tody a smart master to-do list for managing your household. (iOS) (Android) Amazon Music music streaming service from the Amazon Digital Store. (iOS) (Android) Apple Music music streaming service from Apple with over 60 million songs. (iOS) (Android) Kindle App millions of eBooks magazines audiobooks and comics at the touch of your finger! (iOS) (Android)Even though your task may seem daunting decluttering is a massive stress release and an awakening of the mind and body. With this advice and resources youre one step closer to living a clutter-free life. To stay organized remain mindful of what you purchase where you throw things of the time you spend and who you choose to spend it with and most importantly be mindful of your limits both mentally and physically. To help you understand how to spring clean and organize try reading The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up: A Magical Story by Marie Kondo and Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff by Dana K. White. The post Spring Cleaning Done Right: What To Throw Out Give Away and Keep! appeared first on Tailor Maid Cleaning. via Tailor Maid Cleaning https://ift.tt/2wh4exh