Moving after clearing up all your unnecessary belongings – what a relief! Not only is it a delight to unpack after the move when you know that you got rid of all the junk, but it also costs less to relocate fewer items or boxes. However, the process of decluttering can be annoying and time-consuming. Where to start? How to do it? How much time does it take? If you have a smart strategy, it can be done in a few simple steps.
Step 1 – Room by room
Not to get lost in all the stuff, first sort all the items one room at a time. Start with the ones that have more items – eat the biggest frog first!
Step 2 – Big to small
The analogy with the frogs goes on here – start sorting with the biggest items (like furniture) and finish off with the smallest ones, the details.
Step 3 – Sorting categories
When you classify the items by importance before the clean-up, you will get a clearer picture on what you do and don’t want, and it will be much more efficient. The classification can be similar to this: necessary items (the ones you will definitely relocate, the must-haves), valuable items (sentimental valuables or expensive items), forgotten/unnecessary items (clothes that don’t fit, items you forgot you have, etc.), junk (broken items that can’t be fixed, torn clothes, etc.).
Step 4 – Decluttering
When you sort all your unnecessary items and decide what you don’t want, there are several ways to get rid of them: you can have a garage or online sale; you can give them away to your relatives or friends; donating it to charity is one of the great options; recycling is the final option. We are always the ones in Dallas to provide you with the useful moving tips. Decluttering before relocations can be a piece of cake if you follow our advice!
