September always seems like the start of a new chapter. Most of us are back from holiday, heading back to school and work, and rooting around the back of the wardrobe for long-lost jumpers as the weather starts to change. So why not start this new chapter off right?
While you may already have plans to declutter before the kids go back to school or give the bedrooms a deep clean before everyone’s too tired to think straight, this time of year is still incredibly busy. Ideally, you should tackle these areas before September, but you’ll still notice a difference if you only have time to tick a few off the list. And I guarantee that you will thank us you for it!
I always recommend that people declutter their homes before going on holiday to reduce the mess waiting for them when they fly home, but that doesn’t account for the holiday clutter they bring back. So, the first step to a neat and tidy home come September is unpacking both quickly and efficiently.
September can be a very stressful month, with work and school pressure piling up. But when you complete your September reset, you can ensure that your home is a calm, chaos-free zone that helps you relax and unwind after a long day.
This starts as soon as you open the door.
Keeping on top of cleaning your hallway shouldn’t be difficult, but the hard flooring in these entryways can take a beating with muddy, dirty shoes, which is where the best vacuum mops can help. Proper shoe storage is also essential for reducing shoe clutter and keeping the floors as tidy and organised as possible. Getting bags and activity kits into one place before the school routine begins.
Check what still fits and make a clear list of what is missing before buying anything.
You should be cleaning your kitchen regularly anyway, but a clean, tidy cooking and preparation space is even more important in the run-up to September. There are a few tasks you should tick off the list here, from cleaning water bottles and lunch boxes to organising your kitchen cupboards.
Just make sure you declutter your fridge and cupboards before you start resetting them, so you’re throwing out (or donating) anything you definitely won’t be eating come September. With more space to work with, it’ll be easier to keep it organised in the long run.
We hope you have found this helpful and motivates you through September.
