14 Clutter-Free Home Tips & Habits

[@waterliliesbymonet7827]

I say I am not a gunky person, but I am a cluttered person. I move piles around, too, but I too am working on it for my hubby. You encourage me and inspire me so much!

[@ClaireAnn]

Oh my god! So right about trays! Im quiet tidy but like that I'm accumulate so many trinkets and pieces. I was kidding myself with trays to keep everything tidy! You are so right they are enablers 😂

[@kittycotten]

LOL yes they're clutter-enablers!!

[@ivaneteroark710]

A few years back, I called every store that sent me catalogs and asked to be removed from their list, I need to do it again, the amount of paper wasted is sinful

[@waymire01]

While just simply having less things certainly helps ...I think what really is important is having only the things that you need and the things that you actually use or which provide value to your life on a regular basis. there is a paradigm shift that happens to you mentally when you start making these decisions, and getting real about it, that not only changes the way your home looks and operates but it changes the way you go about life from that point on. your priorities shift, your habits change , it can even affect the way you deal with other people in relationships because you start to see what it is an emotional attachment or an addiction versus something that is actually beneficial to you. People have a incredible ability to Bear stress , regardless of where that stress comes from, and once you get the feeling of what it's like to have that stress taken off of you it changes you.

[@Leafveins]

"Cluttery" certainly does feel like the right word, haha. I am quite cluttery and messy, but I don't want to be anymore! I'm currently in the process of decluttering, but it really is a process.

[@HannahBMann]

I live this struggle!! It's especially challenging living in a tiny house that has minimal storage. I have to be really good at going through and recycling the mail although because a pile will magically appear that I constantly shift around until I make time to go through it. The trunk tip and the tray insight were golden. Everything in a place and a place for everything--so true. Kitty, I LOVED this! Thank you for taking time to share these tips!

[@dianem2697]

Pile Shifter!!! Me too, just never realized it until you gave it a name!

[@FrankdTankytchannel]

Always make your bed in the morning. Yes! So true! Couldn't agree more.

[@patw5550]

I always get d feeling that d bed n sheets need to air before being covered up again. Otherwise its indeed better to make s bed right after getting up, and it's done

[@sandylunden5782]

Kitty, I agree with you on less surfaces, I've been on the same journey as you clearing out the cludder and living with less things, it does make me happier. Great video, welcome back, I hope you keep them coming :)

[@patriciabarber243]

My husband and I are now empty nesters, expecting grandchild #4! But, when our sons were in high school, I read an article about designating "no clutter" zones in your home. So, that's what we did. The no clutter areas included the kitchen counters and table, the dining room, and the front /guest bathroom. My sons were very busy during high school, and made high grades. So, I did not look at their rooms until the weekends. (Not every weekend) But, they had to completely clean their rooms several times a semester. Plus, Saturday morning was cleaning day, and they usually had chores to do outside in the yard. The main thing I wanted is to have a family room where you could kick your shoes off, eat some popcorn, play video games etc. I hate the "only eat in the kitchen" rule. My husband's house growing up was like a museum, no where to just relax and have friends over, so our great room philosophy came from that!

[@Elizabethd69]

sounds like a good plan ! unclutterfied rooms , so they won't be cluttery !

[@user-fw9qs7ml2f]

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[@EMFMiner]

I'm working on my pile shifting. Fewer things, fewer piles, amirite?

[@MissVasques]

EMF Minimalist True. I used to have loads more piles around my home than I do now and for me four other things also helped: 1. Making sure everything had home that made sense and was quick & easy to put away - eg learning kon Mari style of folding & organizing 2. Be decisive and put somehing away if it prob takes shorter time than imagined. For me it for eg. Meant Not creating a pile of clothes worn once & maybe tomorrow: throwing it in the laundry bin directly or hanging it up on a hanger on the curtains bar and Truly deciding the day after. For me clothes got forgotten underneath one another before as Well ss me feeling to lazy to deal with it directly. 3. It doesn’t have to be perfect but it should be put away. Better put in the right area than piled up and easily forgotten. 4. If delayed putting it away; plan WHEN you Will deal it, in a calender, setting an alarm or whenever.

[@tubermind]

I like the tip about having fewer surfaces....but clear surfaces are also cool. A surface left intentionally clear is kinda sweet on my mind....

[@dreamanddwell]

This is my favorite topic!!! I am allllll about the no clutter lifestyle. Your home always serves a clutter free inspo!

[@hannahjuliot7313]

These tips are so practical and helpful! I'm moving into my first apartment by myself and it's on the small side, so I definitely need to put these tips into practice!

[@acajudi100]

Great ideas. I keep my keys in the same emergency backpack. In case of fire etc., I know to grab this bag, with passport, insurance papers, debit cards, change of clothing, shoes etc. You do not have time to look for these things in an emergency, so have them all packed together.

[@sct4040]

acajudi100 Great idea

[@toniamcdonald1838]

Love the idea. Gonna do it. 👍👍👍

[@jenntruong6023]

I agree with all your tips because I am naturally super neat and organized!

[@moniqueferrell9076]

I have adopted "cluttery." Great word. Also, I don't declutter every day. Instead. I "putter." It serves the same function, but it seems more pleasant. I enjoy your videos.

[@acajudi100]

I use the 13 gallons RubberMaid and Index box method. Use different sizes Ziplock to keep like with like in the RM. Stack 2 high, and cover with a serape, sheet etc. Stack books in wired trays on top, or put pillows for sitting. You can have in every room to keep counters clear.

[@jessicabulloch5302]

I say" no "to the junk draw, but yes to the junk purse, i guess they're both the same. Thanks for your ideas

[@wellIdiditagain]

Ok I'm in love with this phrase "clutter shifter" that is me!

[@idid138]

Great vid! I've a junk drawer tip. Mine is a 22 pocket, clear shoe bag, hung on the basement side of my basement door, & is located in my kitchen. Stuff seems to land in the kitchen or be used there, so this is handy and I'm able to even organize it a bit. I've yet to take the label maker to it, but think that'd help!

[@Hakeke1]

Yes!! If I don't tidy my bed in the morning, then the apartment winds up a mess by the end of the day. It really sets you up for the day...

[@lanapoulliot7682]

My biggest problem is the kitchen table ~ it is the repository for keys, newspapers, junk mail, etc etc etc. it's a constant battle

[@MissVasques]

Lana Poulliot PDF-scanning apps might aid you if you need information saved but not in it its original form. As Well as, if you don’t have it, creating some kind of box or the the like divided in sections so you can find things more quickly. And for eg dealing with one section at a time when you have time to spare, not all kinds of paper clutter at once.

[@sct4040]

How about a mail station with hooks for your keys?

[@itsmeayana3220]

Lana Poulliot make a home for every thing.. attach hooks for keys.. hanging baskets for newspapers & mail.

[@johnroekoek12345]

Put a nice bowl on the table, with a lit. Everything in the bowl. Tidy.

[@gustavocastroortiz7645]

Many thanks, I have been researching "clutter elimination" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Vanonnor Tenhloe Equalizer - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my work buddy got excellent results with it.

[@primroserosemary8862]

Soo true..a lot of the things I own eventual I realised😣 I don't need most of it..so little by little I sold an gave away a lot of stuff now I really enjoy my empty shelves😊

[@anng.r.687]

Thanks for the good reminder. I love all your clean, clear spaces and find the visuals inspiring.

[@mollyphipps1644]

These tips are going to help me out big time! I just moved into my own house for the first time. Figuring out where I want things and what things I actually need to keep or toss. I have a long way to go with getting all my crap together, but I'm excited. Lol Thanks for the video, Kit! 😊

[@swabby429]

I have made my bed every morning before breakfast since childhood. Doing so, does set the tone for a more orderly day. Even if I plan to take it easy on weekends, knowing the bed is made enables a more relaxed mood.

[@janeyd5280]

we were taught to pull sheets down and open window and after breakfast go back and make bed.x

[@DeeTayloreverydaydeelights]

I totally agree. making my bed sets me up for a more organized day. and it also makes me feel like I've completed something! Haha 😂

[@mariadoeslife4093]

Watching your videos calms me. Thanks.

[@veronica7128]

I love your videos so much! You talked about having books on your kindle. Sharing some of your favorite books that you've read sounds like a pretty cool video- just a thought.

[@kittycotten]

Great idea!

[@beacastro7052]

I would love to have some recommendations from you!

[@debracordes9980]

I really enjoyed hearing these tips and will start using them today. Thank you!

[@DarthMaully89]

I really loved this video! Great tips - especially embracing the junk drawer! I think the logic fits -- REAL LIFE!

[@kittycotten]

I'm not sure if "cluttery" is a word, but I loved it in this video lol

[@brandimarie509]

Making new words that fit with your style is right up my alley too.. I have coined a few phrases and words that work with my personal style too..

[@tanyablais5793]

In my book cluttery is a word!

[@misstickleeast268]

Cluttery is now a word 😁. Was recommended your channel by Audrey.....love it already x

[@ginaginagina.]

Well it's a word now

[@toyaJM]

Thank you for saying minimalism is subjective..and I love what you said about owning the right amount of things👌🏾

[@belssage]

I don't have a junk drawer for the most part. I have a drawer in the kitchen that has a role of scotch tape, electrical tape, scissors, 2 extension cords.

[@snephnie]

Pile shifting! 😄 that's me! As a kid my mom would always give me a hard time because all I would do was shift piles. Even now when I clean my house I shift piles from room to room until I'm to the last room and have no other messy room to move it to. This was VERY helpful though!

[@doyourememberanna]

I would love to see a morning routine and an evening routine!

[@Sarah-nd2gy]

Some interesting tips. Thank you. However from a health point of view you actually shouldnt make your bed in the morning. It traps in your sweat, skin cells and dust mites (which thrive in the moisture of your sweat and feed off the skin cells). It becomes a haven for allergens and is certainly bad for people with asthma. By keep the bed covers off and leaving the sheets exposed the dust mites will dehydrate, your sweat dries up and the skin cells can escape . I would suggest the better way of dealing with it is to straighten your sheets and to turn the bed clothes down properly so that the sheets are still exposed but it doesnt look a complete mess

[@manichairdo6346]

Sarah Baker You're singing my song.

[@Elizabethd69]

how can the skin cells escape? what do they do walk away ?what do you mean skin cells escape?

[@ANNtique]

Sarah Baker I ‘make my bed’ by straightening the pillows, smoothing the fitted sheet and folding back the covers neatly so it is open and airing but isn’t all messy. I don’t necessarily leave it that way all day, depends how often I go in my room. I like to have the window open while the bed is open too - even if it’s just for 5-10 minutes in the winter (I live in Canada)

[@emilys3638]

Perhaps the bed could be vacuumed?

[@mossyoakmom8880]

Sarah Baker I live in Southern California. Our air is much dryer here so I have no problem making my bed shortly after I get up.

[@jordyreviewsit]

How am I so early? This never happens 😂 Love the ideas! I'm a neat freak, so I appreciate these.

[@laurarisdallminnesotateach4914]

Great tips! I love the idea of putting your keys on your donate pile so you don’t forget.

[@TwoHeartsOneRoof]

Great tips, we are currently doing KonMari so working our way around our home purging as much as we can

[@SilviaN1]

Loved the way you surprised yourself with what you said about making the bed :-) I know that from myself. Sometimes I say things, that surprises me - so yes, love those moments, and that you share them.

[@alannar1161]

I would love to see how you organise your pantry :)

[@ImTash]

good tip about the keys - my one bad habit is mugs racking up on my bedside table... I need to adapt that hack to get me to take them downstairs and put them in the dishwasher

[@lindabrown0]

Great tips !!! I'm looking around me at the trays holding stuff (lol) Guilty !!!......Yes, I agree "say no to hand me downs". Ladies "of a certain age" are downsizing and are great at trying to hand down fabric, yarns and other stuff to other ladies of a certain age, who should know better.....Great tips. Thanks.

[@Elsabita]

I just adore the vibe of all of your videos. I get so incredibly excited every time I see you've uploaded!

[@DeeTayloreverydaydeelights]

I fee the same way! ❤️🙌🏻

[@hollysp877]

Elizabeth W me too 🙂☀️🌻💚

[@elizabethcotterman7298]

Great tips. I live in a place where we are tight on water so I cringed to see all that water being wasted.

[@waymire01]

Regarding paperless for bills : I went for a lot of years not wanting to give up paper bills because I felt like I would lose control over my finances. I found that the biggest issue for me was automatic billing ..a lot of companies either automatically sign you up for it or push you towards it... but there is always the option not to have it. You may have to actually call and request that they remove you from it. It also takes a good chunk of time to log on to individual websites enter your username and password( hoping that you didn't forget either one of those) and pay things online. instead I use my bank to pay bills electronically, which gives me full control over who gets paid and when and how much ..and it also keeps a record of everything that I've done. regarding paperless for other items: I have seen a lot of people suggest you get a personal scanner and scan everything.. including photographs , tax returns, everything ..into a digital format . I do not suggest that . if it's important you need to keep it in its intact state in a safe location. that mean some place that is fireproof and secure and possibly not in your house... such as a security box at a bank or something. I have lived in areas that are disaster-prone for the last 30 years and you just never know when something bad is going to occur, even if it's something as random as a house fire or robbery which could happen to anyone. if you lose that electronic record you lose it for good. there is the cloud, but the cloud is a security risk... it can be hacked at anytime as we have seen over and over again with all these other supposedly secure digital storage areas for information . if you want the convenience of a digital file by all means make a digital copy, just don't rely on it 100% because you could wind up where I am which is having a large chunk of your family history and photographs be gone forever.

[@hollysp877]

Hi Kitty, I loved your vlogs. This one has motivated me to decluttering our rental house so it feels more like a home, especially now it's getting to that cosy time of year when we want to spend abit more time at home. Thank you so much for sharing. As a new vegan would you be interested in maybe vlogging some seasonal themed meals you enjoy? Also an up to date Autumn/Winter capsule wardrobe would be awesome xxx loving you across the pond in the UK

[@Irene-gq4jr]

Thanks for these tips, all great, and for getting to the point without waffling on for 10 minutes. I especially like the idea of electronic billing, for paperwork is the bain of my life and what makes my coffee table look a mess for I hate filing it, and resent the storage space taken up by the filing cabinet. Also like the idea of having a donate bin in the car - all too often I find things to purge but they don't make it out of the house.

[@ColonelCustard]

I'd like to see the organize your junk drawer episode.

[@clairethemom]

Sending my appreciation and love for your channel, your spirit of authenticity, and just you. Thanks for the advice.

[@connieclark1288]

Thank you. Such wonderful and practical tips!

[@groth1m]

I like your advice about not having trays around. I totally agree with that.

[@makeuphairjunkieover4082]

When my husband and I got married, he wanted the bed made everyday. Since he goes to work earlier that I do, I make the bed. Personally, I think it's a waste of time.....I'm just going to mess it up anyway. However, I do find that when I do make it (even if it is just to make him happy), my day is less 'cluttery'. lol. Is cluttery a word? So I do agree with the magic of making the bed..........it does start a domino effect. :)

[@natashalindner2059]

Thanks for 14 tips, this is a checklist for living.

[@rsXlife]

I really enjoyed this video. I don't live alone anymore so sometimes trying to keep the house the way I would like it is a hard thing to do. I think you have some great tips and I am definitely going to try them out. THanks

[@pinke510]

Great video! I am trying to keep our kitchen countertops as free and clear as possible. We don’t have a pantry in our home. Any suggestions on how to organize kitchen cabinets? What is your set up (for inspiration)? Thanks!

[@AcornHillHomestead]

I designated a small drawer in the kitchen for all bills, receipts and things need to file and scan. Paper is all out of sight meaning its not nagging me for a month as it sits in a pile. When it comes time to pay the bills (once a month) I pull them all out of the drawer, pay them, shred what we don’t need, scan the support we must keep for taxes, rebates and matching to the credit cards. I deal with it all once a month. We have an office upstairs but having this holding spot has saved our sanity. We always know where things are and paper no longer piles up. The office stays more organized too because we only keep what we absolutely need and there are no piles to contend with. We are both self employed and have a home based business etc so we must keep business related receipts in some sort of file be it electronic or otherwise. Any paper we don’t have to keep gets dealt with as soon as it comes in the house. Little changes can make a big difference in managing a home. Some good info here. 👍🏻

[@bonniel4325]

Thanks for your helpful tips, and non-judgement of us messy people. Cluttery is totally a word! I won't be surprised if it is adopted as a new word by Webster's some day soon.

[@paulaslife3781]

Put a tray under your toaster. I move mine on top of the microwave when I'm finished with it. As I hate gadgets all over my counter too.. The Tray catches all those crumbs I empty it every few weeks..

[@lalalo5153]

I got hand me downs from my mom like half her closet. Things didn't fit her, was worn out, shrinked just stuff she didn't wear. Few days later I donated it all but 3 items. I didn't tell her cuz she felt good giving them to me. If she notices I'll explain she needed to move on never used it or missed it. She always says whatever u end up not using give it back maybe I'll use it one day. Idk plz tell if I'm wrong? I hope I made the right decision in not giving it all back. It runs in the family. My sis does the same thing she gave me a bikini and jacket from when she was in her teens now is 34 and it doesn't fit her but she said if u someday don't want it to give it back yet she hasn't used it in forever

[@ANNtique]

I have my toaster on a small metal tray and I can move it around to put it away without leaving a trail of crumbs

[@JustPiichi]

Oh. Oh my goodness... I'm looking at my tray from the thrift shop with pure hatred and disdain right now.

[@antheawharton]

I really liked the car idea,having a box or something for donations. Definitely going to implement that, thanks great video

[@lori6704]

Bonus mail tip! For those pieces of sensitive information that you get in the mail and don't need, but don't want to just throw away, get a shredder ($30 for a cross-cut shredder Amazon) and put it near your front door. We started doing that and have so much less clutter!

[@kittycotten]

Lori great tip!

[@christined2495]

I keep a donation bin in the back seat of my car, when it gets filled I go to donation center, I have done this for three years, I am always surprised how fast it gets filled I just subscribed to your channel, great video, we think very alike

[@seewendy1]

I already do all of these😊 except for number 1, I still feel like I have way too much stuff 😅

[@aquietwild]

The key trick is a great tip! I am staring at a pile of stuff by the door right now, that I've forgotten to take to the car for the last 3 days.. Not pretty in a 350 square foot apartment haha

[@heidib.4089]

I like to put the toaster on a little tray. Catches the crumbs underneath, easy to clean, and easy to move around!

[@CarleyHutchinson]

Kitty, I just love your videos. I get so excited when I get that new video notification :) As a fellow messy person, I think I need to start to use some of these tips haha

[@valeniricibar6644]

Totally agree on how nice it is to wake up to a clean kitchen...also struggle with that... :D

[@crystalestey6262]

That was a very helpful video! Ive been on this minimalism/decluttering journey myself and i find that it takes a while after collecting so much crap that you don't need. Are you still going to do an accessories capsule video? :)

[@nightgazer251]

Love your hair! So cool. :)

[@bethlawrence2532]

Always love your videos, Kitty! Lots of love! Beth :)

[@nicucoll]

Thanks so much for your lil checklist for me. I’m looking to declutter and just bought Marie kondo book

[@chrisi8605]

Would love a mini video of each thing you're talking about to see it visually.

[@alexcarrn28]

This is the first video I have seen from you. And I subscribed and mark the Bell. And I will continue to watch you for now. I have a suggestion from this last video about possibly going around and showing exactly what you're talking about because surfaces to me might be different than surfaces to you. Just an idea. Thanks so much I can always use help when it comes to ideas and clutter. I really really really like the idea of waiting 24 hours. I think that that is one of the best things that I'm going to take away from this video this time. Thanks so much and God bless.

[@susanasimonable]

a junk drawer!! im interested to see if that wud work for me...better than it strewd over the house.

[@crystalnichols7224]

Man, dinner is the only thing I tidy as I go. Craft projects breed so much chaos.

[@KatMarie]

I always do the 24 hour rule!! Great tips Kitty!

[@KatMarie]

also, isn't it weird how everyone has a junk drawer?! our junk drawer is filled with paint swatches too!! Richard and I probably fight most about me not being 'tidy' haha :X

[@ThinkInStyle]

tbh i love how soothing your voice is hahaha

[@LizzyStardust]

Paper Karma is an app for unsubscribing from junk mail! All you do is take a pic of the address/company sending you unwanted mail and the app does the rest. Awesome.

[@Redeemed-10]

Hi Kitty. Thanks for a calming video. Where is your brown backpack from that is hanging by your key tray you showed? I'm in school and need a new one. Blessings!

[@girliboi]

some smart tips in this...although making the bed sounds like probably more of a symptom than a cause: if you don't have time to make your bed then it's likely that you also wouldn't have time to clean/organize other areas

[@Teetee554]

Some of the tips you gave, I do myself.

[@1peruwianka]

I love your videos!👏 Would love to see more vlogs! Vlogtober maybe? 💕

[@simplybekah_]

Love these tips Kitty!!! By any chance, do you remember where you got your entryway hooks with the key basket? I've been looking for something small and simple for our entryway for months! ;)

[@kittycotten]

Simply Bekah it's from target!

[@behindcloseddoorsministries]

Thanks for the awesome tips!😄🌹

[@TheImperfectReader]

Your comforter is so simple and cute. Mine is so bulky and big and busy..

[@gabbylole7161]

I really enjoyed this video! Thank you :)!

[@baileyk9096]

Love your home so much. Where are those dining chairs from? Thanks, Kitty!

[@kittycotten]

Wayfair!

[@JacquelineLP]

I love your tips! I agree with all of them! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏾

[@HippieHousewife]

I really dig this video 👍 I couldnt agree more on so many levels PLUS you gave some really wonderful tips 😊

[@coconvert]

Loved this video ! I am waiting for your fall capsule :)

[@valeriet8533]

Hello Kitty. I love this video because I need help in every way to stop bring stuff home from the thrift stores :). My mom and aunt always give me stuff it's hard for me to say no so I just take and donate it. Is that bad? I fill like my decor style is every where like boho, mid century, so i hit the decor section alot.♡

[@naleyislovealways]

there are sites that help you unsubscribe from catalogs! if you just put it into google some will pop up :)

[@annemarieduggan6333]

Always make my bed first thing great video

[@Nikki-fl6op]

I love your kitchen table and chairs where did u buy them?:)

[@marissaguill9790]

I am so glad I found this video! Thank you for sharing I'm a cluttery person too 😂