Space-saving tips
Spring clean, organise to reduce stress of lockdown living
Café coffee has been replaced by a countertop coffee pot and commuting to work means going from bedroom to kitchen.
Spending more time indoors right now may be shedding light on spots around the house prone to disorderly chaos.
The average household is probably storing more supplies and groceries than usual to avoid frequent trips to the store and possibly to
— accommodate more people living under one roof.
If storage space seems maxed out, perhaps it s time
’ to reorganise for efficiency.
To help reduce stress, RE/MAX of Southern Africa suggests the following ways to spring clean and bring order to the chaos.
1. Repack the pantry and refrigerator:
With more food staples on hand, now is a good time to clear everything off the shelves and put it all back in a stacked, organised, and easy-to-reach manner. A pantry, or fridge, will have greater capacity once the contents have been rearranged to save space. Check dates for expired condiments, and consolidate loose items into boxes or jars so no snack gets left behind.
2. Use the storage space under the bathroom basin:
The cabinet underneath the bathroom sink isn t just
’ for items like Band-Aids and plungers. Perhaps you have excess paper goods on hand such as, ahem, toilet paper. This space is perfect for concealing odds and ends.
3. Clothes belong in a wardrobe:
If we re honest, most of us
’ clutter our spaces with slippers, sneakers, rain jackets and bags hanging on hooks, countertops, and unused armchairs. Store these items inside a closet
— out of sight and out of mind. This will free some muchneeded space and leave your home feeling much more organised and less stressful.
4. Clear the kitchen table at nigh:
Try to keep this space as orderly as possible, not allowing clutter to linger when the workday or school day is done. Clear off the kitchen table at the end of each day so your house feels normal again when it s time
’ for rest and relaxation.
5. Clean high-traffic areas regularly:
Get into the habit of running a vacuum through high-traffic areas, like the living room, every few days so that visible dirt never piles up. Though life is out of routine at the moment, stick to regular maintenance such as wiping down kitchen counter surfaces daily and giving the bathroom a good scrub on the weekends.
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