Who will take my wire hangers?
Who will take my wire coat hangers?
How Do I Successfully Organize and Get Rid of Clutter?
I have made huge strides in de-cluttering and clearing my home. I began 3 weeks ago with the easy stuff, garbage, old magazines, papers, etc. that were most visible and I knew would make the "visual" impact that would keep me motivated.
Seeking Home Cleaning and Organizing Tips
Since my husband passed I have been diagnosed with PTSD and bi-polar disorder. Now my house is horrible. I need help in figuring out a way to get through cleaning the stuff up without just bulldozing through and throwing away all the good "stuff" along with the not needed or not used.
Make Cleaning Kits For Specific Jobs
For odd jobs, to remind yourself the specific jobs that need done, try this idea. Make "tool kits". Put all the items you need for a task into a bin or bucket and label it. Make a "garden" kit, an "oil change" kit, a "dog wash" kit, etc.
Reuse Bleach Jug for Toting Cleaning Supplies
Leave the handle but make a large round cut in front of the handle large enough for your cans of cleaner. I could get glass cleaner and toilet cleaner plus the brush and several rags in my handy container.
I have developed the following housecleaning schedule after years of trying to do it all every day and winding up with not much getting done any day! I've been using this schedule now for a couple of years and it works great.
Organizing Housework for the New Year
Looking back on 2008 and housework. Don't you wish you could make a new plan to keep things organized and washing CAUGHT UP? Trust me,it IS POSSIBLE! I'd like to suggest a few tips to frustrated and overwhelmed Homemakers that I've used for many years.
I found wonderful caddies at the Dollar Store. They are oval with a handle in the middle. I use them for everything. For cleaning, I put all of my supplies in the caddy; even the dust rag, paper towels and garbage bags.
How can I organize my computer wires?
How can I organize my computer wires?
Keep a paper towel holder in your garage for one-handed ease of quick clean-ups or checking car fluids...
Have cleaning items in every room, like a roll of paper towels, etc. It makes cleanup easy and no running for supplies. Also keep the extra plastic bags...
Four Easy Steps to An Organized Closet
The National Association of Professional Organizers has dedicated January to clean out those closets, but don't wait for January -- now is the time. Exciting this task is not, but by devoting a couple of afternoons this month you can reduce unnecessary search time and you may even find some extra storage in the process.
If you have other people in your home who almost never empty the wastebasket but keep filling it up, here is one small tip.
Organizing Your Cleaners Under the Sink
I was sorting out my cupboard under the sink, which is full of assorted cleaning stuff, aerosols etc. and general clutter. I wanted some plastic boxes to tidy things into before putting them back, but the ones with a handle, that are designed for this sort of purpose, are quite expensive, and I needed about five of them.
Paper Towel Rack in the Bathroom
Install a simple paper towel holder like you have in the kitchen in each bathroom. Mine are installed on the side of the vanity on what would otherwise be dead space.
Keep an Empty Bag in the Bottom of the Waste Basket
After unloading groceries, I put the empty bags in the bottom of the wastebaskets all over the house. When I throw one out that is full, an empty one is right where I need it.
My Organization Plan: Office, Kitchen and Garage
The annoying thing about clutter is it becomes really tough to find things you need when you need them. That said, you don't need every surface to be barren of objects to be truly organized.
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Organizing Housework for the New Year
Looking back on 2008 and housework. Don't you wish you could make a new plan to keep things organized and washing CAUGHT UP? Trust me,it IS POSSIBLE! I'd like to suggest a few tips to frustrated and overwhelmed Homemakers that I've used for many years.
