Organizing things that tend to spread out through the house
Is your home feeling cluttered and chaotic? It's time to regain control and create a more organized living space. We share 10 quick, practical tips to help you declutter your house effectively. From managing loose change and store coupons to organizing batteries, charger cords, and even nail polish, we've got you covered. Discover how designated containers, strategic storage solutions, and smart labeling can transform your home organization routine. Plus, we'll provide valuable insights on maintaining a clutter-free environment and establishing lasting decluttering habits. Get ready to reclaim your space and enjoy the peace and tranquility of an organized home.
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Loose change
Loose change has a way of finding its way into unexpected places around the house, like in the laundry or between couch cushions. To keep these scattered coins from adding to the clutter, it's helpful to designate a specific container to collect them. I like to call it my "tip jar" because it's often surprising how much loose change can accumulate over time.
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Store coupons
Organizing store coupons can be a game-changer when it comes to saving money on your shopping trips. One effective method is to use a mailing envelope to keep them organized and easily accessible. By doing so, you'll never miss out on potential discounts, even during unplanned stops.
Start by gathering all your store coupons and placing them in a mailing envelope. This envelope serves as a dedicated coupon holder, keeping them in one place and preventing them from getting lost or forgotten. The compact size of the envelope makes it convenient to carry in your car's glove compartment or in your purse, ensuring that you always have your coupons on hand.
The key benefit of this approach is the ability to quickly check for coupons when you find yourself making an impromptu visit to a store. Instead of rummaging through your purse or searching through various compartments, you can easily locate the envelope and browse through your coupons. This saves you time and enables you to take advantage of any available discounts, maximizing your savings.
To make this system even more effective, consider organizing your coupons within the envelope. You can sort them by expiration date, category, or store name using labeled dividers or envelopes within the main envelope. This way, you can easily find specific coupons when needed and avoid the frustration of fumbling through a stack of papers.
Additionally, it's important to periodically review your coupons and remove any expired ones. This simple practice ensures that you only have active and valid coupons at your disposal, keeping your coupon collection up to date.
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Batteries
Maintaining a designated and centralized spot for all your batteries can save you valuable time and frustration. Instead of rummaging through cluttered drawers or searching through closets, make it a habit to keep all your batteries in one easily accessible location in your home.
It's also a good practice to periodically check the batteries and remove any expired or drained ones. This helps you maintain a collection of fresh and reliable batteries, ensuring that you have power when you need it most.
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Charger cords
To keep your chargers for phones, cameras, and other electronic devices organized and easily accessible, it's recommended to store them in a dedicated drawer or container. This designated space serves as a centralized hub for all your charging cords, eliminating the hassle of searching through various locations whenever you need to charge a device.
To further enhance the organization, consider labeling each cord. By using labels or cord identification tags, you can quickly identify the specific charger you need without wasting time untangling or testing multiple cords. This simple step adds a level of convenience and efficiency to your charging routine.
For more detailed information on cord identification techniques and strategies, check out our Cord Identification article.
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Nail polish/clippers
When it comes to organizing nail polish, clippers, emery boards, and other nail care essentials, it's crucial to keep everything in one designated location. By storing these items in a small container, you ensure easy access and prevent them from being scattered around the house.
If you have small children, it's essential to prioritize safety and keep the nail polish and related items out of their reach. Consider storing the container up high in a closet or on a shelf where little hands can't easily access them. This precautionary measure is particularly important because even a single spilled nail polish incident can highlight the significance of keeping these items safely away from curious little ones.
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Keys
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Mail and paperwork
Designate a specific area for incoming mail and paperwork. Use a mail organizer or a folder system to sort and categorize important documents, bills, and letters. This will help prevent paper clutter from accumulating around the house and make it easier to find what you need when necessary.
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Remote controls
Keep all your remote controls in one place, such as a small basket or a remote control organizer. This way, you won't have to search through different rooms or cushions to locate the right remote control for your TV, stereo, or other electronic devices.
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Shoes
Designate a shoe rack or a shoe organizer near the entrance of your home. Encourage family members to remove their shoes and place them in the designated area. This will prevent shoes from being scattered throughout the house and create a tidy and organized entryway.
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Medications and first aid supplies
Create a dedicated space for storing medications and first aid supplies. Use a labeled container or a medicine cabinet with adjustable shelves to keep everything organized and easily accessible. Make sure to regularly check expiration dates and safely dispose of any expired medications.
The key to maintaining an organized home is consistency.
Encourage everyone in your household to follow these organization tips and establish good habits. Regularly declutter and reassess your storage systems to ensure they are still effective and meeting your needs.
Ahhh the nail polish issue. I used to have the biggest problem keeping all my manicure and nail polish material in one area. Sometimes I paint my nails downstairs and other times I paint my nails in my bathroom. Things get thrown around and it becomes one big mess. Now, I have a central box downstairs that is solely dedicated to nail polish material. It makes me a more organized person and it keeps my beauty supplies all in one area.
I do that, too. I hate looking for fingernail clippers even though I think we have 5 of them.
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On Stumbleupon – hope it helps a bit with traffic. The general idea of keeping tabs on particular objects is really good. Some things more than others tend to get disorganized or get out of control. Your list indicates that some things should be easier to organize just because they are what they are (i.e. gasoline for the lawn mower doesn’t belong in the kitchen).
I sometimes misplace coupons from grocery stores and restaurants. When I don’t need them, they’re there. When I do need them, they’re gone. I think I’m going to store them in an envelope, as you say, and then put it straight in our family car. That way, I’ll never look for it inside our house. Thanks for sharing these tips, Melinda. 🙂
It is the only way they make it to the store with me.
The batteries tip has been implemented in our home and it works like a charm. We used to have batteries in multiple drawers and I couldn’t find the type of battery I needed when I would look for it. Then I would go buy what I needed only to come across the same batteries a couple days later. Now we have a large glass container in one cabinet that is for batteries. We put them all there, D, AA, AAA, etc.. and no more running to the store for batteries we already have.
It is much easier if they are all in one place.
Great tips! I follow all of the above. I have designated drawers with baggies to hold things like batteries and such. Great tips and i love your blog!
Hi Melinda,
I have followed your tip of storing my grocery coupons in my car. I used to keep them in a kitchen drawer until I realized that it would be much more practical to have them in the car because many times I go shopping without planning it ahead of time.
thanks for this great tips, actually this are not most important but it gives big effect not only in safety but in times of emergency we can easily find the needed materials.