Decluttering and organizing can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you don't have hours to spare. In cases where you have to get it all done in a little time, deftness and efficiency matter a lot. These time-saving tips by professionals will not only help you restore order and banish clutter in record time, but it'll also get you organized in less than an hour. In the long run, getting organized will reduce stress and create more time for more productive activities.
Organize your Hangers
Make use of hangers that look alike
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So you need to always get ready in a short time without agonizing over what to wear? Here's one for you. According to Ría Safford of RíOrganize, streamline your hanger! You can trust that she knows what she's saying as she's organized for celebrities like Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Paris Hilton, and more. Do not use mismatched hangers, as they make your closet look cluttered.
Pair Your Socks
Arrange your socks
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One of the clothing items that's most often misplaced is the socks. Organizing your socks will save you time and money. The first thing you need to consider is to check inside the gasket of your washing machine for some of your missing socks. Sometimes, these socks are not missing; they're stuck right inside the rubber lip in the rim near the door. Thanks to the founder of Life in Jeneral, Jen Robin, who has organized for Lauren Bushnell Lane and others, we now know not to discard those lone socks in our drawers.
Payment Made Easy
Sometimes, even the little things like bill payments take time. Eryn Donaldson of the Model Home has given us an easy tip to get this done. The method will save time and save you from late fees. He said to put student loans, cable bills, car payments, and other recurring bills on autopay. That way, you're crossing several things off your to-do list and reducing the number of mails you have to open and tidy up.
Declutter Your Wallet by Going Digital
Smartphones have made things easier for us these days. The author of The Folding Book, Janelle Cohen, has reminded us of the alternative means of storing items such as gift cards, transit passes, and rewards cards on our mobile phone's digital wallet instead of bulking up the wallet.
Date Your Spice Jars
Write expiry dates on your spice jars
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It may seem inconsequential but checking the expiration date of seasonings and spices in your pantry every six months will also save you undue stress. Ryen Toft, founder of Simply Luxe gave this advice. As spices tend to lose their kick over time, checking and reorganizing them according to their dates will prevent you from last-minute grocery runs.