Haus Maids Eastleigh: Decluttering Tips to Start Your Year Right 

Is there anything better than coming home to a tidy, clutter-free house?  

Research shows a direct link between household mess and high cortisol levels. So, maintaining a clean living environment isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s crucial for your health, too. 

With that in mind, our house cleaners in Eastleigh have shared all their decluttering tips in the article below. Keep reading to discover their best advice… 

Declutter by category 

Sometimes, it’s easier to put off decluttering if you know you have to work through an entire room’s worth of rubbish. To escape this mindset, try decluttering by category, instead. 

Make a list of clutter categories — like clothes, books, children’s toys — and discard, recycle, sell or donate anything you don’t want or need. 

Try the 20/20 rule 

Not sure whether or not to part with a particular item? We get it — it can be hard if you’re feeling sentimental (or you just like to be prepared for anything). Here are two questions you can ask yourself to help decide: 

‘Could I replace this for £20 or less? Could I do that within 20 minutes?’ 

If the answer is yes, you can probably afford to get rid of it without worrying too much about regretting it later. Adjust the value and time frame to something that feels appropriate for you. 

Go one in, one out 

Do you find yourself hoarding things you don’t need ‘just in case’ you might need them down the line? Or do you find yourself buying the same thing over and over again because you keep misplacing it? 

The ‘one in, one out’ method is one of our favourite decluttering tips. By getting rid of an old item every time you buy a new one, you can practice less wasteful consumer habits and prevent unnecessary stuff from piling up over time.  

Follow the five-minute rule 

Decluttering doesn’t have to be a long and drawn-out process. Simply set a timer for five minutes and task yourself with clearing a small area like a drawer or desk every day. Little and often is the way forward! 

We hope our decluttering tips have proven that keeping your home tidy and organised isn’t as difficult as it appears. Still, if you’re struggling to find the time to stay on top of it all, don’t hesitate to give our house cleaners in Eastleigh a call. 

Our Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh office provides local home cleaning services to clients in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, North Baddesley, Knightwood, Fair Oak, Horton Heath, Colden Common, Highbridge, Allbrook North Boyatt, North Stoneham and surrounding villages.  

With a 100% satisfaction guarantee, you’ve really got nothing to lose! Give the team a call today to arrange a no-obligation quote. 

Contact our Eastleigh home cleaning experts on 023 8166 1225 to discuss our professional domestic solutions.