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When you have finally had an offer on the house you want to buy accepted, the chances are that you go into packing overdrive. Now is the time to package up your wares, your heirlooms, and your furniture ready to start a new chapter of your life in a brand new pad. However, it is also a fantastic time in your life to do a spot of decluttering. It makes no sense to take stuff that has been in your attic for the past decade, never to have been touched let alone used, to your new humble abode. Decluttering can be a difficult art to master. But, it can be one of the most cleansing, physically and mentally. Take a look at how you can declutter before moving to your next home.



Have A Plan

Forget about launching yourself on your pad without a plan in an effort to declutter. It’s crucial that you get yourself a clipboard and you go room by room working out the storage areas, the nooks, and the crannies that you need to delve into to declutter. Begin in the smallest room. Doing this will help you remain motivated when you get through the decluttering speedily. Don’t be tempted to head to a different room to declutter, otherwise you will end up with a messy house. Decluttering means removing items from where they are usually kept, making an area more untidy before it gets decluttered. Ensure that you finish one room before heading to the next.



What To Do With Your Clutter

When you are decluttering a room, set up three distinct areas. Each area will hold your clutter. You will need one space for donations, one space for sales, and one space for landfill. One person’s junk is another person’s treasure. Ensure that the items you have that you no longer use but are in good working order are listed on an online auction site. This means you can top up your moving fund with some cash in your pocket. Donate other items to charity shops. And, dump clutter that is no longer useful.

If you are finding it hard to let go of clutter, follow a simple strategy. If you haven’t seen an item in twelve months or you haven’t used an item in six months, get rid of it. You no longer need it and it will remain as clutter in your home with no purpose. When you get going, you will find your decluttering mojo, and you’ll feel more cleansed for it.



Help

If you are on a decluttering mission, you may have less time to pack up the belongings you want to keep and transport to your new pad. Companies like Allied Van Lines are movers with an added packing service. They have all of the kit, packaging materials, and boxes needed to expertly pack your valuables. This can remove one level of stress when moving home. Moving fewer items and wares will also save you money when you eventually load up the removals van.

Decluttering is ideal if you want to shift some of your belongings and maintain a positive sense of well being. There’s no better time to embark on a declutter than when you are moving house.