Home Declutter Plan: How to Make a Whole House Decluttering Home Checklist

Once you get the hang of decluttering, your home can start to feel empty and bare. At this point, houseplants are the solution.

Add a houseplant to an empty corner. Drape a houseplant over a shelf. Houseplants brighten your space and paradoxically heighten the sense of spaciousness.

Treat houseplants like decor. You don’t want your plants to become clutter. If a space feels lacking and you don’t know what to put there, try a houseplant.

Also, studies show they have physical and mental health benefits, like improving your mood, reducing fatigue, lowering stress and anxiety, improving focus, minimizing the occurrences of headaches, and improving focus [source].

If you think you need a green thumb, relax.

There are tons of low maintenance houseplants you can water once a week and just enjoy.

6. Clean a Little Bit Every Day

When you make a habit of spending a few minutes cleaning each and every day, you always stay on top of things.

Some ideas:

• Give the bathroom sink a quick wipe every few weeks (before it gets dirty)
• Keep dishes out of the sink
• Wipe down the kitchen counters every night.
• Choose a cordless vacuum so freshening up the floors is quick and easy

7. Fix Problems Immediately

If you notice something that needs to be done in your home, don’t procrastinate — just do it.

Refilling the soap dispenser as soon as you notice it’s getting low will be much less annoying than finding it empty when you go to wash your hands. The same goes for taking out the garbage.

Keeping up on maintenance keeps your tidy home feeling functional and efficient.

8. When You Leave an Area, Make it Look Like You Were Never There

Before you leave a room, put everything back in its place. This is a practical habit. The job has to get done eventually… Might as well do it now so you can enjoy the tidiness of your home.

After your home is decluttered, minor maintenance is the key to keeping your home clean and tidy. Use these tips to nurture tidy-home habits and you will effortlessly keep a clean and tidy home.