☘️ How To KEEP Your Space Clutter Free • Decluttering Maintenance So You Don't Go Back To Messy

☘️ Have you ever decluttered a space only to find it ends up messy again? Decluttering can be the easy part; MAINTAINING a tidy space is a different story.
Here's how to keep your space clutter free so all your hard work won't go to waste. It's goodbye clutter and hello tidy home.
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How To Keep Things Uncluttered After You Tidy Up
If you want your decluttering results to last, you need to know how to maintain your tidy space and keep your home clean. These maintenance steps will help you get those lasting results and keep your space tidy after you've decluttered it.

[@mrandisg]

As I was watching this, it started thundering outside. So when your power started flickering, I thought it was mine! 🤣🤣🤣

[@giawelch1181]

I loved your office wall when it was just the green tape stripes. The rainbow is even better! ♥️

[@MC22Scott]

I put the garbage bag in the catch bin for the shredder. That way I'm not fighting bits of paper quite as much.

[@virginiapeacock2710]

Thanks for this. Yes, it helps when spaces have defined purposes. When Joshua Becker said the bedroom is for sleeping and intimacy, it gave me inspiration to get rid of things that shouldn’t be there. Take care and stay safe x

[@HowToGYST]

It really helps your brain "categorise" spaces a bit better so it's less likely to want to put things in the "wrong" place.

[@tgayer1]

I’m working on keeping my dining room table from getting cluttered. I added a decoration that makes it really pretty, so that helps! It’s getting easier. I don’t shop very often, except for groceries. I was shopping recently and realized I had only purchased consumable items. Yay!

[@ginatheng9506]

Thank you. Yes I tend to keep the things I am giving away. Reason I don’t drive. It becomes clutter. I get stuck every time I do one area but can’t seems to complete it. So there are many incomplete areas. I don’t know how to end it.

[@tgayer1]

Some donation centers will pick up donations. Maybe a friend or neighbor will deliver them for you. Or put for free on Facebook Marketplace and let people pick up. You could even set things on the curb with a FREE sign on it!

[@donnab2810]

Great video! I think I'm on my 5th or 6th homes for my stationery and my beading supplies. No worries though, someday they will find their permanent homes. My sewing supplies are in their home now, I'm just still trying to figure out their final configuration. Strangely I enjoy it. Have a safe trip and wonderful visit back home.

[@HowToGYST]

Just like humans, sometimes you have to move things a few times before they settle in their "forever home". But it'll be worth it. 🙂 Thank you, Donna!

[@nancywhite9993]

One of the ways I keep spaces clutter free is by taking photos. When I’ve decluttered a room and am happy with the way things look, I take a picture of every surface/piece of furniture. I can remove items or replace…but not add anything. As someone who always puts stuff down where it doesn’t belong, I find l don’t do it as much anymore because now I can pull out my phone and check the photos to see what does and doesn’t belong.

[@MC22Scott]

I love this! I think I'll take it a step further and put the picture up so everyone knows how it should look.

[@sarahsuetopka4748]

The electricity is trying to declutter itself, I just about died when you said that🤣 But yes truly, I always box things up and it takes over my garage when in my head I got rid of it. I need to make a better habit of taking it away for good, great tips all around, thank you!

[@HowToGYST]

You're very welcome. 😁 I've been there MANY times.

[@janecoder1]

Thank you for your encouragement. I hope you have a lovely wonderful safe trip! You will be missed.

[@HowToGYST]

Thank you so much, Jane. I'm really looking forward to seeing my family and friends again.

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

So, your family won’t be coming here after all? Bummer, but I’m glad you can go back! 🥰

[@HowToGYST]

@@Ripplesinthewaters Sadly not. The US still hasn't lifted restrictions. We were expecting an announcement but none has been forthcoming yet. So when Ireland did, I booked a flight.

[@maggiefletcherscuriouscelt4199]

Another great pep talk! Got up off my arse and tackled things in my nemesis area: my art studio.

[@HowToGYST]

Good for you! 💪

[@tiarobinson6415]

You look really stunning with your hair back in that style. Loved this video. Thanks for making it.

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks so much. On both counts. 😁

[@HannahMitchell-Art]

So many great tips in here, it’s a good summary of all things declutter

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks so much. 😁

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Yeah, That's one of many reasons why I find it so hard to actually go through the decluttering process... in the back of my mind, I know It's just going to "fill up" again, and probably be worse, in a short time. hardly seems worth it, sometimes.... but I know that it IS worth it.... it's just another "excuse".... but... still it's a struggle. Anyway, thank you for this. =)

[@tgayer1]

But hopefully after you put in the effort, it will get you to think more carefully about your purchases in the future. Do I want to fill up my house again?

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

@@tgayer1 *nods*, it does do that. for sure. Many times I've resisted going into the dollar Tree, at all, to avoid buying things, because I know if I go in there I'll want all kinds of things.... and then come home with them and just add them to my piles.

[@iuseaolemail]

I really need to watch this on repeat, cuz I tend to forget the last steps to either simply finish the last bit of the decluttering, or not doing the final step of taking it to the final destination to actually get it OUT of the house.

[@HowToGYST]

Yes, happens to me all the time too, usually because I run out of energy or patience. 😂

[@myraaitken8954]

Great video Laura. It's given me quite a few ideas. Especially setting aside a specific time to tackle our in trays, mine, his, joint, etc. I'm actually off to the charity shop with donations tomorrow and our old camping equipment has been cleaned, checked and I was going to advertise it this weekend but a friend is buying most of it! So obviously"mates rates" are less but I'm happy for it all to go. And I plan on using the money on things for the house and garage.

[@HowToGYST]

YAY! Keep making those minimalist ripples. 💖

[@myraaitken8954]

And have a lovely time back in the Emerald Isle! 🇮🇪🍀

[@HowToGYST]

@@myraaitken8954 Thanks so much!

[@edelinprogress]

Great advice. Thank you.

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks so much, Edel. 💖

[@munirasultana2313]

Well Said 👌

[@HowToGYST]

😊

[@MSKCCooke]

The Spirit in your house doesn't want you to be tidying up after dinner, aparently. Guess you'll have to pick a different time!

[@HowToGYST]

🤣

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

I’m sorry I missed the premier! 😔 Dentist this morning. Nice man, but my molars are leaving one by one. LOL!

[@teriteri4971]

I ended up with a crown this morning at the dentist instead of a filling 😫 I totally understand

[@HowToGYST]

Decluttering them, eh? 😉

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

@@HowToGYST Quite unintentionally. LOL!

[@tgayer1]

I decluttered a tooth earlier this month, and I’m afraid I have another one going bad that will need to leave as well due to cracks. (I’m bypassing root canals and going directly with extractions and implants later.). Hope you feel better soon!

[@leesanders3910]

Put the shredder up top with a tray? I'm struggling with having to work with that project on the floor?

[@koko137591]

🖐🏼🙂

[@sarahbannon4752]

Please tell me you kept the little yellow dinosaur?! 😆

[@HowToGYST]

I did. 😁

[@sarahbannon4752]

Yay!! 😁