As a professional home organizer, I often hear from busy people who feel overwhelmed by clutter. They know they need to declutter and get organized, but they just don’t have the time. 

The good news is that you don’t have to spend hours on end organizing your home. 

In fact, you can make a big difference in just a few minutes! 

Here are 9 quick and easy tips to help you live a clutter-free life:

1. Tackle your purse and wallet

These items tend to accumulate a lot of clutter over time. Take a few minutes to go through your purse and wallet and get rid of any receipts, old cards, or other unnecessary items. 

Only keep the essentials like your ID, credit cards, and cash. You’ll be amazed at how much lighter your purse will feel!

Pro tip: Keep a bandaid in your wallet for easy access on the go. 

2. Declutter your entryway

Your entryway is the first place you see when you come home, so it’s important to keep it clutter-free. 

Take a few minutes to put away any shoes, jackets, or bags that are lying around. 

Use a basket or tray to store any loose items like keys or sunglasses.

3. Organize your bathroom counter

Your bathroom counter can quickly become cluttered with skincare products, makeup, and other items. 

Take a little time to put everything away in drawers or baskets. 

Only keep out the items you use on a daily basis. You’ll feel so much more relaxed when you walk into a clean and organized bathroom!

Continue reading: Best Makeup Organization Tips & Step by Step Guide

4. Sort through your mail

Mail can easily pile up and create clutter in your home. Take a few minutes to go through your mail and recycle any junk mail or envelopes. 

Put bills and other important documents in a designated spot so you don’t lose them.

5. Purge your pantry

Take a few minutes to go through your pantry and get rid of any expired items or food you know you won’t use. 

Organize your remaining items into categories like snacks, breakfast foods, and baking supplies. 

This will make it easier to find what you need next time you’re cooking or snacking.

The more you turn this task into a regular habit, the quicker you can get through it!

6. Declutter your car

Your car is like an extension of your home, so it’s important to keep it organized too.

Take some time to clear out any trash, old water bottles, or other items that don’t belong. 

Use a small basket or bin to store any items you keep in your car, like tissues, hand sanitizer, or sunglasses.

7. Clean out your fridge

Your fridge can become cluttered fast with expired food and leftovers. Take a few minutes to go through your fridge and get rid of any expired items or food you know you won’t eat. 

Use clear containers to store leftovers and label them with the date so you know when they were made.

Better yet, incorporate this cleaning routine into your grocery shopping routine so you can tackle two tasks at once! Not only will you have a fully stocked fridge, but you’ll also have a clean and organized one. 

I talked about how to do this in a recent blog post about efficient grocery shopping. 

Continue reading: Efficient Grocery Shopping: Tips from a Professional Organizer for a Streamlined Kitchen

8. Declutter your desk

Your desk is where you spend a lot of time, so it’s important to keep it clutter-free. Take some time to put away any papers, pens, or other items that are cluttering up your desk. 

Use desk organizers or drawers to store your office supplies.

9. Sort through your clothes 

This task can take as long as you need it to because your closet is one of the first places that becomes cluttered with clothes you no longer wear or that no longer fit. 

Start by taking some time to go through your clothes and get rid of anything that doesn’t bring you joy or that you haven’t worn in a year. 

Donate or sell these items to someone who will appreciate them.

Continue reading: How to Declutter Your Home and Make a Difference in Your Community

In just a few minutes a day, you can make a big difference in the clutter levels in your home. 

By incorporating these quick and easy tips into your daily routine, you’ll be able to stay on top of clutter and maintain a tidy, organized home. 

Remember that every little bit counts, and even a few minutes of decluttering can make a big difference. 

So don’t let a busy schedule stand in the way of a clutter-free life – take small steps every day and watch as your home and mind become more organized and peaceful.

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