Declutter 101 – A Step-By-Step Decluttering Checklist

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Declutter 101 Process

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2. Select an area in your home you’d like to declutter.

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3. Grab a garbage bag so you can throw things away as you work.

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4. Start your timer.

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5. Begin by throwing things away that are obviously trash.

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6. Then, start taking out each item one by one.

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