It happens to the best of us. There are spots in our homes that tend to be magnets for messes. So here’s a list of the most common culprits and how to combat them.
Entry Way
Set up clutter collectors where items naturally tend to gather, like a bowl on a table for keys and loose change, a set of tiered baskets for mail and school paperwork, a coat tree or wall hooks for outerwear and backpacks. Place a basket or shoe rack near the door to hold shoes.
Coffee Table
Store remote controls in a decorative basket, box or tin on a shelf when not using them. Establish a house rule to place newspapers into the recycling bin at the end of each day, whether they’ve been read or not. If you’re in the market for a new coffee table, choose a design that can double as storage space.
Countertops
Clear countertops and put back only what you use at least twice a week. Store everything else in cabinets and drawers. Place items that you infrequently need, such as mixers, juicers, or ice cream makers, in more out-of-the-way areas.
Kitchen Drawers
Remove all items from every drawer. Throw away expired coupons and other trash, and put back only the stuff you need in the kitchen. Store items close to where you use them: utensils near the stove, food storage wraps near the refrigerator, and silverware near the dishwasher or table.
Refrigerator
Designate certain shelves or areas of your refrigerator for storing leftovers to increase the likelihood that they won’t be forgotten. Label and date all leftover containers (keep labels and markers handy). Corral similar items, such as snacks or condiment jars, in a large plastic container that you easily can pull forward.
Desktop
Clear your desktop and put back only what you use daily. Create a main storage area for office supplies in a drawer, cabinet or closet near your work space. Avoid placing folders or papers directly onto your desk unless you are physically working on them.
Bathroom Counters
Clear off bathroom counter tops. Put back the soap and anything else that absolutely must remain out. Store everything else in cabinets and drawers. Place daily toiletries in handled baskets or bags for easy storage and retrieval.
Medicine Cabinet
Remove everything from your medicine cabinet. Throw away any expired prescriptions and over-the-counter products. Toss makeup that you never wear or is older than one year. Place back what only you need, leaving enough space on the shelves for future storage. For information on safely discarding old medicines, contact your local sanitation department.
Clothes Closet
Starting at one end of your closet, work your way across and remove any items that don’t fit, don’t make you feel good when wearing them, or you haven’t worn in the past year. Donate them now and enjoy the extra space in your closet. If you’re not comfortable doing that, store them with your out-of-season clothes and reconsider donating them later when you see them again in six months.
Kids’ Craft Tables
Consolidate art supplies in a box or basket that can be stored away when not being used. To organize papers and your children’s artwork, pick up a few large, clean pizza boxes and store them under a bed. Frame favorite pieces to decorate kids’ rooms, replacing older art with newer creations every now and then. When it’s time to recycle, take photos of your children with their artwork or school projects. Put the photos in an album and let go of the physical items.
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