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by Maria Gracia Updated October 5, 2023 Join our newsletter to be notified when new content is added to our website. Dealing with chaos at home is never a pleasant experience, especially when time is not on your side. Here’s a practical guide to help you regain control: 1. Clutter Grab Technique: Start with a quick and effective "clutter grab." Grab an empty laundry basket and begin in the living room. Pick up items that don't belong there, toss them in the basket, and move to the next room. Repeat this process throughout your home. If you're short on time, leave the filled laundry basket for later…but make sure to circle back to put things away. 2. Common Clutter Culprits: Address the most common clutter culprits: o Mail: Sort through your mail. Immediately recycle what you don’t need. Place important mail where it belongs. o Laundry Pile: Gather dirty clothes and towels from bathrooms and bedrooms and bring to the laundry room. Start a load of wash. o Dirty Dishes: Load the dishwasher, turn it on, and rinse out the sink. o Random shoes: Put them in the coat closet, bedroom closet, or utility room…wherever is applicable for your family. They should be on a shoe rack; not in a pile. 3. Trash Bag Roundup: Go from room to room collecting trash. Dispose of it in the outside trash can. 4. Focus on Visible Areas: While you might have clutter tucked away in drawers and closets, focus on the visible surfaces for now. Tidy up cluttered surfaces. By following these starter steps, you can begin turning your chaotic living space into a more welcoming environment, even when time is of the essence. Back to Cleaning Secrets Index