Winter Decluttering Tips to Prep for Spring
If spring is synonymous with deep cleaning, winter should be the decluttering season. It is the perfect time to stay indoors and get your home looking its best. While Connecticut residents may feel like this winter is never-ending, spring is just a few weeks away. A good winter declutter will not only make you feel good in your home now, but will make your spring cleaning even easier and more impactful. Read on for our winter decluttering tips to prep for spring.Â
General Indoor Spaces
Start by tackling those indoor spaces that you see every day. In winter, you spend more time indoors, so there are likely some areas of your home that could use extra organization and general TLC. Start with your kitchen! Between your pantry, fridge, and cabinets, there are likely many items that you can toss or donate. Stale or expired foods should be thrown away. Donate kitchenware that hasn’t been used in the last year.
Bedroom and Closet Refresh
Put aside extra blankets and linens to donate. Stained or worn blankets and towels can be donated to your local animal shelter. Winter is a great time to pare down your clothing so you don’t waste time and energy putting away items you won’t use.
Kids’ Rooms
As spring and summer approach, evaluate how much time your child will spend indoors playing with toys. Now may be an excellent time to pare down on kids’ toys. Be sure to donate any too-small clothing items so you don’t have an overwhelming sorting job later in the year.
Prioritize Hobby Spaces
Whether you have a shop, garden, shed, or garage bursting with tools and accumulating junk, winter is a perfect time to take a moment to declutter and reassess. In winter months, when those areas don’t see as much use, it’s easy to store random items or boxes in your hobby spots. Don’t wait for spring to declutter! Now is a great time to go through any donateable items and organize what you have. This way, the first sunny day of spring won’t be spent cleaning, but taking full advantage of the new season to get right back into your projects.
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