As I entered college, I discovered the benefits of liquid detergent and have used it for many years. For this test, I took the time to study and test powdered detergents vs. liquid formulas. Here are the results. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Around the world, powdered detergent is still the most popular formula. It can be used in any pop in of washing machine in almost allwater temperatures. The main difference between powder and liquid detergents is how they are formulated and packaged....

And once I was happy with the rough placements, it was time to get gluing. The Spruce / Nishaa Sharma The Spruce / Nishaa Sharma The Spruce / Nishaa Sharma The Spruce / Nishaa Sharma The Spruce / Nishaa Sharma The Spruce / Nishaa Sharma

The method follows the Swedish cultural tradition of decluttering and organizing one’s life before passing away. Meet the Expert Christina Morton DesAugusteis the founder of The Organizing Company. With that reassurance from an organizing pro, I decided to try Swedish death cleaning by decluttering my mudroom. Emily Henderson Design/ Photo By Kaitlin Green Emily Benda Gaylord Before While ourmudroomwasnt horribly cluttered, it certainly needed a little editing. While it sounds like a heavy undertaking, it was actually the opposite....

The Spruce / Melissa Epifano Varley I’m not doing major goals or wild resolutions this year. Come February, they’ll just be a laughable distant memory. Meet the Expert Erica Lucasis an organization and decluttering expert. The Spruce / Melissa Epifano Varley Manyorganization methodologiesfeel extreme or don’t fitinto my busy schedule. What Is the “Boundary” Organizing Method? If you’re hesitant about adding yetanother organization methodologyto your vocabulary, I understand. The Spruce / Melissa Epifano Varley...

Ello / Unsplash Ill admitIm not usually a ‘New Year, New Me’ kind of person. Recently, though, I noticed that our kitchen was pushed to the limits this holiday season. In fact, it was downright messy. Ello / Unsplash When I learned about the SIMPLE organizing method, I had my solution. Here’s what I learned after giving this method a try in my kitchen. What Is the SIMPLE Method? The Spruce / Ashley Chalmers...

The Spruce / Ashley Chalmers If youve ever lived in a city, you knowoutdoor spaceisnt always guaranteed. I personally had everything from concrete backyards to stone-slabbed gardens to my current set-up…a tiny terracein London. When the weather cooperates, our outdoor space feels like an extra room. The Spruce / Ashley Chalmers Its been a great outdoor dining area, a relaxing living room, or a laid-back home office. But its also made of brick and lacking in character....

Whilerecluttering might be greatfor one area, another zonemight call for the 90/90 rule. The same was true when I heard about pro organizer Holly Blakey’s tidy toss method. What Is the Tidy Toss Method? Kositkova / Getty Images You simply tidy up your space by tossing items into your containers of choice. Unlikeother methodsthat might involve rolling, decanting, or labeling, you just tossand go. Instead, I turned toward the bathroom....

Thats why my interest was piqued when I heard about the12-12-12 cleaning challenge. For my trial run, I decided to tackle my kids craft drawer corner in their room. But, I realized the order might depend on your zone. Ashley Chalmers / The Spruce For this particular room, I preferred to tidy first, then pull things to donate and toss. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Twelve Items to Put Away In hindsight, this round was the easiest....

Its one reason Im such a huge fan of usingthe closing shift method to end each day. Thats why, when I heard about the 20/10 cleaning method, I was instantly on board. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? The Spruce / Ashley Chalmers it’s possible for you to simply see your ten minute break as a pause to rest and reset. I settled on dusting our bookshelves. Instead, I decided on something that worked well with a book-themed cleaning task....

Ashley Chalmers / The Spruce Right now, my house is in a state of limbo. At least, not until wereoutof limbo. What Is the 5x5 Method? Ashley Chalmers / The Spruce If the 5x5 method is as new to you as it was to me, allow me to explain. Coined by Steph ofThe Secret Slob, this technique requires nothing but a timer and twenty-five free minutes. Pick five rooms or zones and dedicate five minutes per area....

This is never more true than when Im attempting to declutter. The newest method I’m testing in mycluttered homeis called the 90/90 rule. Though it’s a good guideline, the timeframe should adjust based on where you’re decluttering. The Spruce / Sarah Lee For instance, if youre using this method on your fridge, your window might be much smaller. If youre cleaning out your guest roomor linen closet, you might need to think seasonally....

Decluttering your home can often be a daunting process especially if you’re dealing with numerous clutter piles. SilviaJansen / Getty Images What Is the Pomodoro Method? In case youre unfamiliar with this approach to productivity, the Pomodoro Method is fairly straightforward. shironosov / Getty Images Heres how it works: As you’re able to probably guess, theres some wiggle room here. For bigger tasks, you could give yourself longer breaks after a few consecutive work-windows....

Even my spellcheck is against the idea. But, after reading about the principles behind reclutteringalsosometimes called cluttercoremy interest was piqued. So, ahead of spring cleaning, I decided to do the opposite. Ashley Chalmers / The Spruce See below how I fared in my attempt to reclutter. Want more design inspiration? In my dream world, these shelves would all be lined withwall-to-wall books. The Spruce/ Ashley Chalmers Unfortunately, the shelves themselves didn’t lend themselves to this plan....