Decluttering a home when overwhelmed

Decluttering a house, property, basement or barn can often feel like an overwhelming task. It is easy for things to accumulate over time to the point where we have a hard time even getting started. 

It can feel like an impossible task, but with these tips and/or a little help, you can have your spaces decluttered in no time.

DIY tips for decluttering your home

If you are staring at what seems like an impossible task, but you are ready to take it on, then we have some tips for you to help. 

1. Create a space to help organize things. Have a section for things to keep, things to donate or sell and a section for things to be thrown away (if you have a dumpster or truck for the trashable items then you can bypass the throw away section and take things directly to the dumpster). This helps during the organization process but it also helps you to see when you are keeping too much. 
2. Start with the easiest clutter first. Trash, broken items, things you no longer need etc. Before you open a drawer or box make sure to clean the easiest items first. This will make organizing and cleaning the rest of the space easier.
3. Clean up the largest items next. Broken furniture, unused desks, old boxes, or any other large item that you don’t want or need. Clearing up these large items opens up the space and can help you see that you’re making progress right away.
4. Begin by focusing on one area at a time. Once the easiest items are cleaned up you should begin focusing on one area to keep the work manageable. If you are focusing on one room, then start in one corner or one side of the room. Once that’s cleaned up begin moving to another section.
5. Organize the remaining items. It’s one thing to “clean up” it’s another thing to organize. 

When decluttering an entire house or property it’s best to start with one room. This makes the job less overwhelming.

Sometimes, even with the right process, homeowners or property owners can still get stuck in their declutter tasks. The job can be too physically demanding, there may not be enough time to finish in a hurry or it’s simply too overwhelming of a job to do. 

If you are not up for doing the job yourself you can hire a cleanout specialist to help do the job for you.

How a cleanout company can help you declutter a home or large space

A cleanout company’s job is to, well, help you clean out a space. They offer assistance in decluttering homes, estates, yards, whole properties or whatever spaces you require assistance.

The main way a cleanout company can help is by removing all the old and unwanted stuff and hauling it away. This is a big help if you’re physically unable to do the work or you do not have a way to dispose or donate the items in question. 

They can also help move things around and organize rooms. Keep in mind that they are not a cleaning company, so while some offer assistance cleaning up, they may not provide the nitty-gritty cleaning services of such a company

A cleanout company can also help manage the clutter throughout the property such as overgrown landscaping or other unwanted items cluttering the property.

The best part of using a cleanout company is that it allows you to clean up a space quickly and efficiently. As a property owner or homeowner, it can be a challenge to find the time to do the job and sometimes the jobs are so large that it’s simply too much for one person. 

Hiring a cleanout company is not for everyone. If you want someone to provide cleaning services without hauling items away, then it may not be worth your time.