How to Declutter Your Home – 5 Signs to Spot

Did you know that the UK hoards more clutter than the rest of Europe? 54% of people admit to holding on to possessions for longer than they should, and even those who dream of a minimalist lifestyle can struggle with clutter once it gets out of control.

Storage space has since become a phenomenon, and the UK now uses 37.6 million square feet of storage space to store their belongings – whether it be from their homes or through running a business.

Decluttering can feel like a heavy task, with many finding it difficult to know where to start, which sometimes creates even more clutter! Here at Apex Storage Solutions, we have listed the five signs to spot whether or not your home needs cluttering and how to declutter your home.

You can’t find your day-to-day items

It’s a frustration that many of us find ourselves dealing with. You misplace something you use most days, you’re searching through the mess for said item, all while creating more mess in the process. This is a clear sign that you may need to consider decluttering.

Regular day-to-day items should be easily available to you, without wasting time sifting through your less significant possessions. If there is enough clutter to lose, a self-storage unit is a great solution for items you don’t necessarily require every day but don’t want to get rid of entirely.

Your wardrobe space is limited

Wardrobe space is usually where clutter will accumulate the quickest since people grow bored of their clothes and find themselves purchasing more as trends come and go. When you begin to run out of clothing hangers and space, it’s a clear indication that you may need to take a look at how many clothes you own.

If you find yourself struggling to open your wardrobe door without a pile of clothes falling out, it’s time to re-evaluate your threads and decide what can stay and what needs to go. Is there an item of clothing you haven’t worn for the last year or so? Maybe it’s time to say goodbye. It’s not always an easy task as clothes can hold great sentimental value for some, but a storage unit can allow you to still hold on to those memories without hoarding them in your home.

You are constantly organising your home

Organising your clutter can feel like you are making headway amongst the mess, but simply moving everything into different locations in your house won’t make a difference to the bigger picture. You are still surrounded by mess, just in smaller consistencies across your home.

If you find yourself organising more than once every few months, it’s not working. The whole concept of organising is finding a permanent place for your items and decluttering can help you feel truly organised.

You are using the spare room as a storage space

However appealing it may be to utilise such a large amount of free space instead of decluttering, a spare room is not a dumping ground for the belongings you may or may not need. A spare room offers so many opportunities – it could be a room for loved ones to stay in when visiting, a gym, a home office and so much more. With too much clutter lingering, it would be a shame to waste the space.

Your home makes you feel stressed

Your home should feel like your sanctuary and a place to relax. Staying at home 24-7 during lockdown made many of us grow tired of those four walls that we had no choice but to take up shelter in. With so much time on your hands, it’s easy to become overwhelmed or uncomfortable in a space you feel as though you can’t escape from.

Clutter can get to the best of us, and feeling uncomfortable in your own home is not something you should learn to live with. Taking the time to declutter your safe space and utilising solutions such as hiring a storage unit to store your belongings is a great way to start.

Apex Self Storage is Manchester’s oldest independent storage company that offers plenty of storage facility options to suit any needs and requirements. Get in touch with us today to find out more.