Moving can be a tedious and seemingly never-ending process but once you\u2019re settled into your new home, it\u2019s a great feeling. Up until that point however, it can be a little, well, chaotic. The last thing you\u2019d want to do once you\u2019ve gotten settled into your new home is have it get messy and cluttered. But how can you stay organized when you\u2019re constantly unpacking, figuring out what fits where and what not?<\/p>\n
To help make this process a little easier for you, here are a 5 ways to help keep your home organized after a move.<\/p>\n
1. Set Cleaning Reminders<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re on the messier side of things and want to try to keep things at home a bit more tidy, commit to small, simple changes, like a cleaning routine once a week or setting yourself up with enough storage and organization systems for you use efficiently. Set up reminders on your phone if necessary for the chores around the house that you tend to slack on. Committing to these changes can lead to big results, like not having an overwhelmingly messy house.<\/p>\n 2. Give Everything A Home<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the easiest ways to create clutter is to have a lot of stuff and that stuff not have a place to live. In today\u2019s technologically driven world, there\u2019s a lot of chords and chargers and controls that look sloppy on countertops but can also be easy to lose track of. Finding a bag or box or container to put your belongings in not only gives you a sense of order, but a better idea of where your things are at all times so you can finally stop asking if your roommate, wife, brother, sister, or mother, has that charger.<\/p>\n 3. Do A Deep Clean<\/strong><\/p>\n When you first move in it might be really tempting to want to hang every picture and put everything away. Resist the urge and first do a deep clean. Fix the nicks in the paint, mop and treat the floors, scrub the bathroom. Get your new home as move-in ready as you possibly can before you start unboxing. I know it sounds like an oxymoron as you\u2019ll be tearing into boxes and inevitably creating more mess, but having a clean canvas to work from is the sure way to go.<\/p>\n 4. Put Things Away As You Use Them<\/strong><\/p>\n The trusted clean as you go method is trusted for a reason \u2014 it works! Commit to cleaning up after yourself and putting things away, back to the home you\u2019ve created for it, rather than leaving it out on counters to get lost, knocked around by a pet, or picked up by someone else. It really does only take a few minutes to put things away after you use them and it goes a long way in helping your home stay organized and less cluttered.<\/p>\n 5. Don\u2019t Be Afraid \u2014 Donate or Throw It Away<\/strong><\/p>\n Many of us tend to put a lot of sentimental meaning behind stuff and things in our life and sometimes it can be hard to part with those things. Take some time to consider the things you want to keep but don\u2019t be afraid to put together a donation for Goodwill and other secondhand stores in the Raleigh area. They\u2019ll generally take everything from clean clothing to furniture and small appliances and you can sleep a little better knowing that your belongings will go on to live another life with a new owner.<\/p>\n For more information about moving and storage, contact UNITS\u00ae Moving & Portable Storage of Raleigh<\/a> today!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read on to find great places in Raleigh to find home essentials stores as you settle in to your new home:<\/p>\n Sleep Essentials<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 5249 Capital Blvd<\/p>\n Raleigh, NC 27616<\/p>\n (919) 977-0228<\/span><\/p>\n At Home<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 4700 Green Rd<\/p>\n Raleigh, NC 27604<\/p>\n