Our Six Favourite Ways to Declutter Your Home

Inspired by an article from Your Home and Garden

The internet is packed with different approaches to decluttering, from methods that help you stay motivated to techniques that make tough decisions easier. Here are six popular strategies to help you clear the chaos and reclaim your space.

1. The Ski Slope Method
If the mess feels overwhelming, the ski slope approach is a gentle way to start. Instead of tackling the entire room, pick a small area such as a corner or even a single drawer, and focus on that first. Once it is tidy, “ski” across to the next section. Bit by bit, you will work your way through the whole space without feeling snowed under.

2. Swedish Death Cleaning
Despite its dramatic name, this Scandinavian-inspired method is really about mindfulness and kindness. The idea is to sort through your belongings before someone else has to. It is about simplifying your life, passing on sentimental items, and getting practical by tidying up your finances or digital life along the way.

3. The KonMari Method
Made famous by Marie Kondo, this method revolves around the simple question: does this item spark joy? If it does not, thank it for its purpose and let it go. Professional organiser Alaina Dalzell of Tidy Life Solutions suggests another KonMari trick: decluttering by category rather than room. For instance, gather all your jeans or all your paperwork together so you can clearly see what stays and what goes.

4. The 30-Day Minimalism Game
Turn decluttering into a friendly challenge. On day one, remove one item. On day two, remove two items, and so on. By day thirty, you will have parted with 465 things. It is surprisingly motivating, especially if you do it with a friend and turn it into a little competition.

5. The 12 12 12 Challenge
A great way to make progress without burnout. Each day, find twelve things to throw away, twelve to donate, and twelve to put back where they belong. It is a simple formula that keeps you moving forward while delivering instant satisfaction.

6. The Five Second Rule
Perfect for anyone prone to overthinking. Give yourself just five seconds to decide whether to keep or discard each item. This rapid fire method forces you to go with your gut, cutting through the emotional clutter that often slows the process.