Decluttering your home should not stress you out; in fact, it should do the opposite. Organizing and cleaning is a simple way to reduce residual stress in your life. Also, if you are planning on putting your home on the market, it can actually increase your value as long as you do it before appraisals and showings. You can even make the job easy and fun by using these decluttering and cleaning tips from Castle Brokerage.
Clean Your Home as You Clear Out Clutter
Since decluttering is a proven stress reliever, it makes sense to leave the added tension of getting your home clean to experienced professionals. You can even use it as a reward to motivate yourself to get other decluttering tasks done, such as clearing out the junk drawer, clearing off kitchen counters, and thinning out the coat closet.
Infuse Your Clean Home with Positive Energies
As you work through each room in your home, you may want to work on creating more peace and calm.Organizing your belongings is a great way to begin this positive process, but you can use feng shui throughout to really drive those feelings of zen home. Feng shui brings purpose to each room and space in your home, and there’s no better place to start than your entryway.
You may not realize it, but your entryway affects your feelings as you get ready to face the world each day. A chaotic entryway may also inspire more stress when you get home. So, pay special attention to this all-important space. According to Real Simple, you can organize your entryway easily with a few baskets or bins that act as catch-alls for your family’s belongings, as well as some hooks. Use those same tools in entryway closets, as even hidden mess can cause stress.
Also take a look at your walls. Could they use a refresh? Giving them a new coat of paint is one option, particularly if you use colors like oranges and yellows, colors that are associated with optimism, openness and positive energy. Another excellent option is wallpaper, which is available in a wide range of textures, patterns, designs and colors. You can even choose peel-and-stick wallpaper from Spoonflower that allows you to reposition, remove and reapply if needed.
Find Purpose When Getting Rid of Your Clutter
Psychology Today states that for many people, decluttering and downsizing can be an emotional challenge. You may feel guilty for getting rid of items that were gifts, or you may be fearful of tossing useful items into the trash. These are all common feelings to have as you declutter your home, so don’t be surprised if you feel them as well.
Instead of focusing on those negative feelings, try to center your intentions on all of the positive benefits you are creating by organizing your home. Not only will your home look better, but you are likely to feel much better as well. You, as well as other family members, will have more focus, less stress, and feel more relaxed. Plus, you can make a real difference in the lives of others by donating usable clutter to local charities. There is a need for everything, from appliances to unopened, unexpired food items.
Have Family and Friends Help You Declutter and Clean
Fun and cleaning may seem like polar opposites, but you can find ways to make cleaning more enjoyable. For one, you can have a friend over to help. Think about inviting a friend over for a Marie Kondo-style cleaning session. Be sure to provide some healthy snacks and try playing some energizing music to keep you both motivated.
You don’t need an expert to get your home organized, and you shouldn’t have to stress about it either. By using the tips listed above, you can easily DIY your decluttering and cleaning, and spark more joy for your home and your life. Castle Brokerage makes meeting your real estate goals — whether you want to sell quickly, or you’re looking for that dream home — our top priority. We’re dedicated to making what can seem overwhelming easier and moving you forward with you at your pace. Contact us today! 408-409-3333