5 PROVEN Methods to Declutter 500 Items Before 2025

[@shaynafriday4513]

@papertownhome you could do digital declutter to finish!

[@papertownhome]

Such a good idea! Completely slipped my mind. I’m going to pin this comment for anyone else who might need it!

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

This is genius, I'm going to play the game in December

[@toniparizek6897]

I watched your toy decluttering video and it finally gave me the permission I needed to go through my six year old daughter's toys. I did not think we had a hoard of toys but i got rid of SIX trash bags of toys. The most shocking part, she has not missed anything! She is usually very observant (when you don't want her to be!) But she truly did not miss anything! It is amazing watching her pick up right away instead of being overwhelmed! Thanks for taking the fear out of decluttering toys!

[@papertownhome]

That’s amazing! Way to go!

[@Princess4Hvn]

I like how you used a different method each day. It shows that there are so many different paths to achieving the same outcome, and that one can use whatever fits their life season right now, or all of them as you just did.

[@DishWithDina]

We are fortunate here in NYC to have textile recycling at our green markets. If you have a bunch of clothes, shoes, random fabric things (like those chair covers), you can drop them off at the textile station. 😊

[@papertownhome]

That’s great to know!

[@sarahegibbs36]

Thank you so much for this video! I really liked that you provided a plan to declutter. Most decluttering videos just show before and after(s) without explaining a path to get there in an organized way. I liked that you included techniques from Dana K. White, James Clear, and even the Pomodoro method because they really work if we implement them. ❤

[@dcheetham8603]

you should start a series going into real people's homes and make an impact in 48 hours. Love to see it.

[@papertownhome]

Definitely something I’m considering!

[@catherineroth4530]

I volunteer as tribute!!

[@angelchristensen1836]

Currently 7 weeks postpartum, and I have been decluttering my house like crazy!!! Thank you for your timely videos and motivation. ❤

[@WitandWisdom06]

I just discovered your channel this week and have been binge watching (and subscribed of course!) I always get the itch to do a whole house declutter this time of year to prepare for Christmas, thanks for the motivation 🙌🏻

[@papertownhome]

Awesome! I hope you get a lot done before the holidays!

[@natashalikestea]

Thanks for this video I really enjoyed it, so lovely to see a minimalist mama and her children doing all the normal stuff, I feel seen! I really like the storage/ organisation on your closet door- so clever! Trash therapy is great, it always helps me feel like I can keep moving forward. We have all just been sick with norovirus and I was really motivated to keep decluttering and simplifying to make our home easier to clean and manage. When I found Dana K White and her No Mess Method it really changed things for me so that I could actually act and keep spaces declutterred. It’s made me much more intentional and I love that whenever you get interrupted/ life happens/ nappy changes you’ve always made progress and never a bigger mess! Hooray 🥳 ‘You can keep it for your baby’ so sweet! I love trying to challenge myself to get my children involved because it helps them too.

[@edismuminovic8562]

I recently decluttered my children's toys and found that after emptying 3 of the IKEA TROFAST boxes, my kids started using them as hiding spots and for play. With fewer toys in their room, I noticed they gravitated towards the books more often, even my one-and-a-half-year-old. My older child developed an interest in animal figures, so I bought more for "educational purposes". However, I've observed that he doesn't play with them as much as he did when he only had a few. This is such a great video, I will surely binge the rest of them! 😊

[@myname7303]

Books by Julia Rothman! My daughter received that book 5 years ago when she was 5 and still reaching for this book!! You got me inspired to do some deeper decluttering

[@RebeccaWeikel]

Really inspired by your video and it gives me new motivation to go a little deeper in our house! I appreciate the videos you share and the insight to decluttering more! One thing I'd like to comment on in a constructive way: I'm sure you are probably trying to have your video fit in a certain time frame, however the speed in which you share the information goes a bit too fast to really absorb it. Dealing with an already overwhelmed state of mind (due largely to a cluttered life!) it can make what you are sharing just bounce around in the head more and harder to grasp. I may be the only one dealing with this difficulty, but in case others are too, it would be much appreciated if you slowed down a smidge! 💖

[@papertownhome]

Thank you for the feedback! I'll keep that in mind for future videos!

[@EstherAndLife]

Your videos are SO motivating, way more than other decluttering, minimalist videos I've watched.

[@papertownhome]

Thank you!! That’s so awesome they’re helpful!

[@mia.e.morrison]

Love seeing the different methods and getting ideas. Thank you!

[@papertownhome]

So glad!

[@Medusamama]

I love these videos they have been so helpful. I am pregnant with my second child and once that nesting phase set it I looked around our house and couldn’t figure out why we had so much junk. Our house felt so overwhelming to clean because it was clean but cluttered. It’s great to have actual ways to tackle it because when I started I did the overhaul and it just made a huge mess and it was a challenge to get back at it.

[@papertownhome]

I think you’ll love Dana K White’s approach. Check out her KZbin channel for more details on how she does it!

[@sandrainontario6710]

Also check the Clutter bugs 30-day declutter challenge. 5 minutes a day five things to be decluttered in a different space each day free and Fabulous

[@msbeautybubbles411]

Love it! Going to try to tackle this next week after the holiday, it would feel good to go into the Christmas craziness a little less overwhelmed at home. I probably wont take the time to count, although maybe because that does seem satisfying!

[@kmac2482]

Great video, really enjoyed it. Love the discussion of the boxset box and the armrest covers - those are the type of things that hang me up but you’re right, they’re superfluous!

[@papertownhome]

Thanks for letting me know that’s helpful! I’m never sure how much to talk about those types of examples.

[@kmac2482]

@ it’s what sets you apart from other decluttering videos…insightful commentary

[@LifeasBekah]

new subscriber always looking for motivation with decluttering. Ive been on this journey over on my channel too!! love seeing another mom on the same journey. so many good tips! Thank you!! going to try the 12, 12, 12.

[@papertownhome]

Welcome to the channel! It’s a fun journey and great to have you join!

[@ear1421]

Great video! ❤ this is so motivating.

[@papertownhome]

I'm so glad!

[@michellekienzle5091]

Inspiring!

[@sandrab.3538]

As a side note, what is your opinion of the play jungle gym seen at 2:10?

[@papertownhome]

Love it! My daughter is a big climber and it’s been so fun. They use it for climbing but also make forts with it.

[@sarahfrancescutti9873]

What a great challenge that also teaches decluttering skills! Maybe a challenge to run yearly?

[@papertownhome]

That's a great idea!

[@kelsianne3213]

Hey, new sub here! Glad I found you 😊

[@papertownhome]

Welcome to the channel! Glad you're here!

[@im7mommy]

My issue with the no mess method is if I leave the area, there are 1,000 to distracting me and I never end up returning

[@smeyer6960]

Off topic, but what jeans are you wearing in the first section of the video? So cute!

[@papertownhome]

Ginger and Dandelion! They’re great. A little pricey but I think worth it. There are also some available used now.

[@Anna-oe8ue]

Watching as I purge 😂 thank you!

[@papertownhome]

You got this! 💪

[@MsHarasan]

Hi! Could you show your piles of trash, etc.? Visuals are rewarding 😊

[@papertownhome]

Absolutely! Unfortunately I completely forgot to get before and after shots this time 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@lamoinette23]

I would totally have repurposed that cute book holder.. Throwing away things that still have useful life left feels gross, and wasteful. At the very least it would go into the donate pile, sans books but it could still be useful to someone else as a desk organiser, etc. Having things end up in landfills is a big no no to me. I see your struggle but we also have a care to be mindful of environmental impact. I guess we all choose our struggles, don't we? 😕

[@mjadler2096]

Silly question but why do Americans wear baseball hats indoors? It doesn't compute with the European mind 😅 nice work though!

[@papertownhome]

😂😂 we think they’re cool 😎 and I’m sure my hair was dirty so likely I was hiding that.

[@milda0820]

💖💖💖

[@melissamann7229]

..😊

[@rachaelkumarasena678]

I really enjoy your thorough and clear explanations of your methods used. I appreciate the time and dedication it takes you to research these yourself to present, your knowledge is incredible and the way you present is honest and explicit. Thank you, very encouraging and motivating 🙏🏼🫶🏼

[@papertownhome]

I’m so glad you found it motivating! That’s the goal!