The 16 Incredibly Useful Rules Every Organized House Follows

The 16 Incredibly Useful Rules Every Organized House Follows

THE 16 INCREDIBLY USEFUL RULES EVERY ORGANIZED HOUSE FOLLOWS. According to a House Logic article, you don’t need to set aside 20 hours one day to get things in order. You only need 20 minutes every day.

Focus on tackling clutter in just one room. You might only pare down a single drawer or shelf, but “it will make you feel accomplished at the end of the day, and at the end of a week, you will see how much you can declutter,” says professional organizer Helena Alkhas.

#1 Dedicate 20 Minutes a Day Every Day

#2 Follow a “One-Minute” Rule – Small tasks add up quickly when you’re saving them to do all at once. So if it takes less than a minute to complete, do it immediately.

#3 Start a Load of Laundry Before Work

#4 Always Leave a Room With Something in Hand

#5 Deal With Your Mail Every Time You Bring It In

#6 Scan and Trash Weekly

#7 Tidy Up During Downtime

#8 Make Your Bed as Soon as You Get Up

#9 Do Chores in the Same Order

#10 Spot-Clean Bathrooms Nightly

#11 Stop Dirt and Clutter at the Door

#12 Clean Out the Fridge Weekly

#13 Empty the Dishwasher Every Morning

#14 Conduct a Nightly Tidy-Up

#15 Follow a Clean-Out Schedule for Your Storage Areas

#16 Keep Everyone Involved

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