But, what if you wanted to take your decluttering to the next level by followingtips from minimalists?
It’s why minimalist spacesfocuses on essentials, but it starts with knowing what’snotan essential.
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“This isn’t all books, but this is most,” Barkey says.
Instead, we focus on getting books from our local library.
Our kids love it!"
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Jones always gets rid of extra decor or trinkets after a big declutter.
“This not only gets rid of visual clutter but makes it easier to clean.”
“I always throw away expired makeup & skin care products,” Jones adds.
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One way Jones says she keeps her house organized and clutter-free is to go digital.
“you’re free to find almost any manual online these days,” she says.
“We attempt to go paperless as much as possible.
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Throw away any old receipts, manuals, or bills, or digitize them if necessary.”
And the next place she says to visit on your minimalist decluttering spreeis your closet.
Jones says she always cleans out unused materials for arts and crafts she’s no longer actively partaking in.
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“I dont like to hold onto items that reflect my past self,” she shares.
“I prefer to live in the present and keep only items that reflect that.
Otherwise its a constant reminder of projects I started but never finished.”
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