Tidy-up January: Six articles that make decluttering fun
17.1.2023
Translation: machine translated
The new year is here - and with it the resolution to tidy up your home. These six products make it easier.
The month of January is synonymous with new beginnings like no other. For many, now is the ideal time to implement long-held sorting and organising projects. The advantages of a clear-out: you create space for new things and leave behind things you no longer need. The latter is especially good for the soul.
And to make decluttering really fun, we'll show you six great products that you didn't even realise could be helpful for your decluttering project.
Sorting with post-its in pop culture colours
Studies carried out by the author of this text have shown: Sorting out is twice as much fun with the right accessory - namely colourful post-its that you can label with 'Get rid of it', 'Well maybe' and 'Keep', for example. You need three boxes for this method:
Number 1: These products can really go, you no longer need them, they can be disposed of, sold or given away.
Number 2: The box for things that deserve a second chance. Ideally, the box goes into the attic for six months and then you check again whether you want to keep the items or not.
Number 3 is for things that you definitely want to keep.
Start with the wardrobe
Whether the Post-its will also stick to textiles remains to be seen. Regardless of this, it has proven to be a good idea for many people to start by clearing out their wardrobe. As we all know, it's easy to accumulate items of clothing that you no longer wear. So if you're already preparing a donation for the old clothes container, why not think about buying a piece of furniture like the wardrobe from Relaxdays that will prevent you from accumulating too many items of clothing in the future - for example, because there's no wardrobe door that you could simply close so that you no longer have to see the mess.
Multiple hangers provide a better overview
If you want your clothes collection to not only be minimised, but also organised in a much tidier and space-saving way in future, then think about multiple hangers. One hanger can hold several items of clothing - according to the manufacturer, the Relaxdays multiple hanger can hold four pairs of trousers.
Storage boxes - but in beautiful
Once the wardrobe has been cleared out, it's time to get down to business. When it comes to the question of whether you really need to keep that sixteenth pen, you might not say no quite as quickly as you would to a T-shirt that no longer fits anyway. After all, you can always use pens. And not only pens, but also other everyday objects such as notebooks, tools or jars accumulate. The good news: storage boxes such as the "Organiser" from Zeller Present organise the chaos of everyday items on your desk.
A total of three boxes and a stylish storage tray are included and offer plenty of storage space for things you don't want to part with.
Vacuum bag
What doesn't fit into storage boxes but still takes up a lot of space can be stored in special vacuum bags. Guest bed linen, winter jumpers or Christmas decorations - vacuum storage bags are perfect for everything that you only take out at certain times.
The system is simple: you place the items in the vacuum bag, then the hoover vacuums the container as flat as possible and the whole thing is stored airtight and watertight under the bed or in places unsuitable for conventional cardboard boxes, such as the garage. It couldn't be more space-saving. By the way, if you don't have a hoover, you can alternatively sit on the filled bags and squeeze the air out - similar to how you used to roll up a sleeping mat at camp.
Memories in a digital picture frame
Now that things are looking quite tidy in cupboards and on shelves, let's move on to the wall: here, too, you can create peace and order by radically removing all picture frames and opting instead for a single, prominently placed digital picture frame in your home. You can upload as many photos as you like and the frame will display them alternately.
The Digi Frame from Braun, for example, works via Wi-Fi and can be operated with the help of a free app for Android. It's not cheap, but you'll never have to go out and buy individual picture frames again.
Cover photo: Unsplash/Cornelius Ventures
A true local journalist with a secret soft spot for German pop music. Mum of two boys, a dog and about 400 toy cars in all shapes and colours. I always enjoy travelling, reading and go to concerts, too.
