Save time with a spring-cleaning bucket filled with rags and cleaning supplies.
Restrict non-book items to a maximum of three per shelf.
To organize your bathtub/shower, place your soaps, body wash, shampoos and conditioners in shower caddies.
Store cooking utensils in a canister by the stove so they are easy to reach and accessible.
Four items are necessary to effectively get rid of dust: microfiber cloths, steam, extension wand, and a vacuum with attachments.
Place baskets in your closet for laundry and dry cleaning.
Trashcans can be cleaned by sprinkling baking soda in the bottom of the can before adding about two inches of water. Allow the mixture to sit and then swish it with clean water. Wipe down the sides and rinse.
When you love how your organizing aids looks, you're more likely to use them.
Organize your file cabinets in a system that works for you. Some options are using color coded files and folders, alphabetical folders, or sorting by function (house, car, health, etc.).
Install a simple magnetic strip in your medicine cabinet and hang tweezers, nail clippers and scissors from it.
Clear your desk top of all personal mementos. Hang them on the walls, place them on shelves, but give yourself space to work at your desk, without distractions.
Decide on a breakfast menu the night before. If the family is to have cereal, set out the cereal boxes, bowls and spoons.
Clean your dishwasher by spraying a water and vinegar solution onto a cleaning cloth or clean sponge to wipe down the inside of the door and top and bottom racks.
Designate a space in your office for items that need to go home with you. Do the same at home.
Review your warm weather wardrobe. If an item doesn't fit or needs to be mended, pull it out and take action today.
Evaluate your bathroom storage, only keeping bathroom related items in the bathroom.
Take control of your time and priorities.
If you don't use your towel racks consider using hooks.
Store clothes that you want to save in a vacuum-sealed plastic bag. These bags compress the clothing, making it much easier to fit under the bed or in a closet.
Do one small organizational task daily, no matter how small, it adds ups!
Reduce interruptions at work by moving your desk so you can't see out of the door.
You control your life and your time.
Simplify a big project by writing down everything. Then, put the tasks in order. Next, set up a time line. Finally, delegate as much as possible.
Keep a file for regular meetings you attend. If you have a weekly meeting with your boss, fill a file with items to review.
Give yourself recognition for your organizing accomplishments to keep up the motivation.
Use drawer organizers or containers to group like items together your desk (paperclips, note pads, erasers, etc.)
Keep the top of your desk uncluttered and do not unload miscellaneous items into a "junk" drawer.
Do one thing at a time and do it now!
