Every now and then, mess tends to get the better of our living spaces. Whether that’s a buildup of clutter over several months, or just an extreme case of post-holiday disarray, tackling these cleanups requires a plan and some elbow grease. One of the times most people get down to thorough cleaning is during spring cleaning. This not only makes your home feel organized but also provides a fresh, inviting environment that’s functionally optimized.
While it might seem easy to randomly store items in closets, attics, garages, or craft rooms, true organization entails more than just out-of-sight storage. When the time comes to clean out these spaces, the task might seem impossible. However, professional organizers have devised methods to make these seemingly impossible tasks manageable even when you’re short on time or overwhelmed by clutter.
To aid in this task, we’ve gathered some valuable tips and guidelines from professional organizers that they themselves would never do while organizing a home. This information can come in handy, whether you’re organizing your own home or thinking of engaging a professional.
Here are a few things that professional organizers would not do:
– **Don’t Skip Decluttering**: Before creating an efficient organization system tailored to your needs, you need to sort out each item to determine what is worth keeping. This process allows for the creation of an intentional system that fits your unique needs.
– **Completing a Project**: Ensure that you see each organizing project through to its completion. One common mistake many people make is abandoning a project midway to start a new one. Bringing a project to a satisfying close not only motivates you, but it also spurs the momentum to tackle the next task.
– **Never Get Rid of Anything Without Client Approval**: As an organizer, you help with the decision of what items to keep and which ones to dispose of. However, remember that the final decision always lies with the client.
– **Avoid Buying Organizing Products Before Decluttering**: Avoid falling into the trap of buying organizing products before you’ve begun the decluttering process. This could deviate your attention from the task of getting rid of unnecessary items to shopping for organizers.
– **Don’t Over-Purge**: Decluttering should be carried out intentionally and thoughtfully. Avoid getting rid of everything or purging items without careful consideration. Instead, examine each possession and decide on keeping those that are truly important.
– **Don’t Forget The Labels**: Labels play an essential role in maintaining an organized system. They help you and everyone else involved in the project keep track of where each item belongs.
– **Consider Environment before Disposing**: Avoid throwing away items that others can reuse. Consider donating to those in need or engaging in other sustainable disposal methods.
– **Rethink the TikTok Trends**: Going all out with a trending system of organization (like ROYGBIV) may not necessarily work for everyone. Instead, try grouping like items together for a system that works best for you and your family.
– **Avoid “One Size Fits All” Approach**: Different clients have different routines and lives. So, it makes sense to create systems that accommodate these differences.
– **Remember the Trust**: Professional organizers must always remember the trust put in them by their clients and avoid breaking it.
– **Never Judge a Client**: As an organizer, avoid judging or criticizing a client. Everyone’s life situation is different, and each individual’s skills are unique.
– **Avoid Taking Photos without Permission**: Always make sure to take and use photos of a client’s space with their permission. Respect their privacy and trust.
Armed with these tips, you can now undertake your home organizing with confidence, knowing you’re aligning with the best practices employed by professionals. Remember, the overall goal is to have an organized, functional space that aligns with your lifestyle and psycholical well-being. Happy organizing!
