How to Declutter
Before a House Move
There are few things more exciting than moving house, but all too quickly, the excitement you get when you think about where you’ll soon be living has to make way for the hard work of decluttering. You’ll no doubt want to pack up all of your belongings that you feel will make your new home yours, but why not use that time to get rid of all of the unused stuff you don’t want to bring with you. Sounds simple, right? Well…I hate to say it, but decluttering before a house move is a much trickier task than you’d think. If you’re wondering how to clear out your home, wonder no more – below you will find some great tips to help you declutter your house before you move.
Make a Plan
First of all, it’s
best to be prepared. Taking the time to put together a detailed plan will help
you get everything you need done before you get to moving house.
Set a date to
declutter - It’s
better to start decluttering quite some time before you plan to move - around a
month out would be good. Be aware that decluttering the house may take more
than just one day, especially if you’ve got a lot of junk to sort through. Try
and get through your grand sort-out without any distractions, and take your
time to go through everything as you organise.
Make a list - Make a list for each room in your house and
note down the things that you would like to get rid of, and what you wish to
keep. You can make it basic or as detailed as you want, as long as you can log
the main items that need to be reckoned with one way or another.
Be aware of
space - Moving into a
new house means having new space to think about, which is unlikely to be the
same shape or size as your current home. Whether bigger or smaller, you’ll want
to make sure you’ve given serious thought to how much you’re bringing, and try
to avoid taking too much (or too little) with you. When trying to figure out
how to organise your home, erring on the side of caution is your best bet, so
try and aim to bring less with you than you expect, you are bound to want to buy
your home new items – so let’s be realistic about what we need to take.
Work Out What to
Keep and What to Throw
Now we’re down to
the important part: it’s time to figure out what to keep and what to throw out.
This will take some thought, and there’s no doubt that you should
actually give it some thought! It’s easy to find yourself looking
through your things, getting sentimental and wanting to keep as much as
possible, even if you were initially contemplating getting rid of it. First and
foremost, consider whether you’ll actually use each item, or whether you just
want to hold onto it for the sake of it.
Consider Donating/Selling Unwanted Items
Instead of throwing stuff away, it’s always good to sell, recycle or donate items where you can. Not only is it better for the environment, but you'll feel better knowing that someone else can put your unwanted things to good use. See my post 35+ Ways to deal with your Decluttered Items. It might not necessarily be your number one priority, but creating a pile full of “donatable items” is a good way to separate the clutter from really the handy items that are still in good shape. In the Declutter like a Goddess Printable Pack there are some invaluable printables to help you in your decluttering journey.
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