According to a recent study published by Houselogic, clutter has a profound affect on our mood and self-esteem. Living in a messy and disorganized home can increase stress levels, making us feel anxious and even depressed. Here, we’ll discuss how to create a happier and more functional home, including helpful hacks to curb the dirt and the clutter.

In The Kitchen

• Don’t let dirty dishes pile up in the kitchen sink. Instead wash dishes by hand or load them in the dishwasher as soon as you’re finished eating. Installing a double bowl kitchen sink can help simplify this task.
• Sweep the floors of your open concept kitchen and wipe down your countertops every evening before going to bed. Clean your appliances and microwave once a week.
• Avoid hanging anything on the refrigerator. File important papers immediately and recycle the rest.
• Organize your pantry by zones.

• Install inside cabinet accessories for organizing items like cookware, cutlery and spices, and to keep an unsightly trashcan hidden behind closed doors.

In The Living Room

• Reposition throw pillows and blankets in the living room after sitting and before going to bed.

• Install TV room cabinetry for storing electronics, toys, games and other items out of sight. Keep a dust cloth in a drawer for quick touch-ups.

• Keep baskets on open shelving for remote controls, magazines, and small odds and ends.

• Run the vacuum at least twice a week.

In The Bedroom

• Make your bed every morning, as soon as you wake. Be sure to wash your bedding once a week.

• The bedroom tends to be a catchall for clean laundry and miscellaneous items that need a home. Put three things away every time you walk into the room.

In The Bathroom

• Keep toiletries, your hairdryer, and extra rolls of paper stored neatly inside your bathroom cabinets instead of on the counter.

• Help keep your toilet fresher between scrubbing with automatic cleaning tablets.

• Wipe down your shower doors with a microfiber cloth or squeegee after use, and keep soap and shampoo stored in one location.

• Add towel bars or hooks to keep wet towels off the floor.

In The Laundry Room

• Keep up on laundry by making your laundry room more functional. Install laundry room cabinetry to house all washing and ironing necessities in one place.

• Have bars for hanging wet garments, hampers for dirty clothes, and a countertop for folding.

In The Foyer

• Never wear shoes in the house. Instead, have a place for storing shoes by the front door to avoid tracking dirt on your floors.

• Don’t let mail pile up on your dining room or hall table. Keep in and out baskets or a message center in your entryway, along with key hooks and a coat rack.

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