I periodically sort through all of my cosmetics to check for outdated products.
I try to keep all of my hair supplies together such as combs, brushes and curlers.
I try to wipe the shower clean after daily use.
I keep all of my cosmetics together in a safe place.
Clean bathtub/shower
Clean toilet
Put out fresh towels
Wash floor
Tidy up linen closet
Wash mirror
Wipe outside of bathroom cabinets
Organize inside of bathroom cabinets
Check bath supplies: soap, shampoo, etc.
Today I will sort through and organize my closet, and I will determine which articles of clothing that I have not worn for a year.
I keep my towels and sheets organized in my linen closet.
I periodically sort through my wardrobe to determine if some clothes don't fit properly anymore.
I dust and vacuum my closets on a routine basis.
I have an appropriate amount of shoes that I wear on a routine basis.
I use storage containers with lids to keep the dust out.
I have an appropriate amount of purses that I routinely use and I keep them organized.
I try to organize clothes in my closet according to categories and colors.
I use clear plastic boxes in a variety of sizes that are stackable to store extra accessories on my closet shelves and I label each box.
I keep my bedroom dresser and bedside nightstand free of excess clutter.
I try to keep my bedroom free of clutter so I can get the proper rest.
Make bed
Change sheets when necessary
Dust furniture
Tidy up nightstand
Vacuum floor
Put any out-of-place items in their proper place
Organize your items inside your dresser drawers
Pick up any clothes and neatly put them into your closet, or if dirty place them in your hamper
I make sure that mail, handbags, car keys, bags of groceries from the store, school books and homework papers, book packs, bills and coupons for the grocery store do not pile up on my kitchen or dining room table.
I clear the dinner table right after the meal and do the dishes.
Keep dining room table free of excess clutter
Wipe dining room table
Vacuum floor
Matthew 5:16
Romans 8:28
I cut out my favorite magazine articles and organize them in plastic sheet protectors in one individual binder instead of keeping every magazine.
I keep my office desk drawers organized with "like" items together.
I routinely sort through my books/magazines and donate some when I am done reading them, so they don't accumulate and take up too much space.
I try to organize a multifunctional room into specific zones such as a television area, office area, or reading area.
Vacuum floor
Tidy up coffee table
Put out-of-place items away in their designated places
Tidy up any items on side tables
Dust decorative items
Fold any throws/blankets
Psalm 61:2
Philippians 4:6-7
I keep kitchen items that I use on a daily basis in safe areas that are very easy for me to reach.
I categorize "like" items together when I clean my pantry.
I routinely check for any food items in my refrigerator with expired dates and I properly discard them.
I keep the fruit and vegetable bins in my refrigerator clean and organized.
While organizing my kitchen cabinets, I safely place similar items together on the shelves: dishes, pots/pans, storage containers.
If I need to buy a lot of groceries, I try to clean out my refrigerator before I go to the store with my shopping list.
I keep my freezer organized and I also keep a current list of the meats and frozen food in the freezer, along with the dates.
When I clean my pantry closet, I discard any items with expired dates. I organize products according to specific categories.
I keep my silverware drawer in the kitchen or dining room organized and clean.
When organizing cabinets, I try to place the most frequently used items where I can easily and safely access them quickly.
A clutter situation can interfere with the function of a room such as a kitchen table cluttered with bills, school work and coupons. There is no room to eat a meal.
For you, Lord, are good and forgiving, rich in love towards all who call on you.
Psalm 86:5
Wash dishes
Load dishwasher
Scrub kitchen sink
Wipe countertops
Take out garbage
Wipe outside of cabinets
Organize inside of cabinets
Sweep the floor
Check for outdated food in refrigerator
Check for outdated food in pantry
Put out clean dish towels
Clean wastebasket
I do not want to use common excuses for not organizing my home such as: not enough time, or I don't want to get rid of any items that I spent good money for initially.
Items that help me when I declutter the house: clear storage containers, label maker, and portable folding table for sorting and organizing.
I routinely keep one container in my home to place any items that I find throughout my rooms that I would like to donate.
I have a designated storage bin located in a central area for each family member, so they can place their items into their bin as they walk through the door.
I am thinking about getting rid of one item in my home when I need to bring in a new item, such as when I purchase a new piece of clothing.
I use five clear plastic boxes during the sorting process when I declutter a room. I label them keep, donate, sell, throw away and belongs in another room.
You may want to get storage containers after you declutter your house. You will know the correct size and how many containers you need.
It is a good habit to pick up any misplaced items as you walk through the rooms in your home and place them back where they belong.
You can gather similar items in separate piles when you are organizing to see how many "like" items that you have. Then you can decide what to keep, toss, or donate.
As I organize each specific room in my house I try to keep "like" items together in each category, if possible.
I may miss a few large decorative items that I have decided to get rid of, so I am going to take a photo of them to keep for myself.
I am thinking about some useful items for possible garage sale preparation, which may include: clothing racks, pricing stickers, masking tape, tables with nice tablecloths, yard sale signs and boxes.
Professional organizers may create individual organizing "systems" for easy and efficient home maintenance.
I recently purchased clear plastic shoebox size containers and a label maker for my organizing projects.
“Though you have never seen him, yet you love him; though you do not even now see him, yet you believe in him, and exalt with a triumphant happiness too great for words, as you receive the reward of your faith in the salvation of your souls!” 1 Peter 1:8-9
Write a "To Do" list every evening for the tasks you want to accomplish for the next day.
I will quickly tidy up in the evening, especially if any family members have snacks before bedtime.
I make my bed everyday and keep my bedroom tidy.
I check the mail when it arrives, instead of letting it pile up.
I try to clean up as I go along when I am doing my daily meal preparation for my family.
I routinely try to keep flat surfaces and countertops in my home free of clutter.
I do not despair if I visualize future organizing projects for all rooms throughout my house. I just begin with a small area at first.
Matthew 14:23
Show us your kindness, O Lord, grant us your salvation. Let me hear what God the Lord will speak; for he will speak of peace to his people, to those who love him, and turn their hearts to him.
Psalm 85:7-8
Great are the things that the Lord has done, worthy of study by those who love them. Majestic and glorious is his work, and his righteousness abides forever. For his marvelous deeds he has won renown; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
Psalm 111:2-4
For great are you, and a doer of wonders; you alone are God. Teach me, O Lord, your way, that I may walk in your truth: so my heart shall rejoice in your name. I will give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart, my God, I will honor your name forever.
Psalm 86:10-12
Psalm 148:1-4
Psalm 86:5
Philippians 4:4-8
Psalm 59:16-17
Romans 8:38-39
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Ephesians 4:32
Psalm 62:5-7
Psalm 23:1-3
Psalm 5:11-12
Galatians 5:22
