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Tips and Tricks to Filter Your Assets For Decluttering
Before booking a decluttering service with Care To Move, evaluate what you want to keep and what to let go of. Here’s a detailed guide to help you filter your assets effectively.
What to Keep
Essentials: Focus on items you use daily or weekly that serve practical purposes, including kitchenware, multipurpose tools, toiletries, or clothing that fits your routine.
Sentimental Items: Keep things that hold significant personal value or evoke positive memories, such as gifts from loved ones or family heirlooms. Many clients may find it difficult to let go of items tied to important memories while downsizing for retirement. However, digitising some of these items, like photographs, can effectively save space while preserving these cherished moments.
Quality Pieces: Preserve durable, high-quality items that are hard to replace and will last a long time. This includes well-made furniture, tools, and electronics that continue to serve their purpose.
What to Let Go Of
Duplicates: If you have multiple copies of the same item, like kitchen gadgets or books, consider keeping just one to avoid clutter.
Outgrown Items: Discard clothes, toys, or tools that no longer fit your lifestyle or family size.
Old Paperwork: Outdated documents such as receipts, manuals, and bills that are no longer needed should be safely discarded or digitised. Consider setting a time frame (like one year) to keep important paperwork and shred the rest.
Unused Gifts: Gifts you never used or that don’t fit your taste, that can potentially find a better home.
Broken or Irreparable Items: Things that are broken beyond repair or not worth the cost to fix.
Expired Items: Perishables, medications, and cosmetics that are past their expiration date and potentially unsafe.
“Just in Case” Items: These are items kept out of fear or uncertainty that haven’t been used in years. If you find yourself holding onto things “just in case,” evaluate how likely it is that you’ll actually use them. If the answer is rarely or never, it’s time to let go
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FAQS
The duration of a decluttering session can vary based on the size of the area and the volume of items to sort through in each home. Generally, a session can last from one to several hours, with comprehensive projects potentially spanning anywhere between a day, to two weeks.
While your presence is not strictly necessary, it can be beneficial. Being there allows you to make decisions about items and engage in the process. However, many find it helpful to step away, especially for larger projects.
Booking a decluttering service with us is easy! You can contact us directly via our website or phone, and we’ll guide you through the process, including setting up a consultation to discuss your needs.
To maintain a clutter-free space, adopt a few key habits, including:
- Implement the “one-in, one-out” rule: for every new item you bring into your home, consider letting go of an existing one.
- Regularly assess your belongings, dedicating time each month to sort through items that may no longer serve you.
- Establish designated spaces for each item to ensure everything has a home, minimising the chances of clutter reaccumulating.
- Develop a daily routine for tidying up—just a few minutes each day can make a significant difference.
Absolutely! Decluttering is an essential step in the moving process. By removing unnecessary items before you pack, you can significantly reduce the volume of belongings to transport, saving time and effort.
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Toowong QLD
Australia 4066