Quickly + Easily Declutter Your Home in 30 Minutes
Getting organized can feel like a huge task. But, it doesn’t have to be. And let’s be real – we don’t have an entire weekend to make real progress. We’re busy trying to live our best lives! So, let’s work smarter, not harder. You can quickly and easily declutter your home in 39 minutes.
A quick, no-stress effective decluttering session is very possible. Just get your mind right and grab the proper tools. You’ll need:
- A timer – to keep you on track
- Something to listen to- to helps keep you from being distracted
- A Garbage Bag– for clearing out.
- (optional) Some Help: If you can enlist some help, maybe you can set a 15 minute challenge to get more done and make it fun!
1. Set the Mood + Timer (2 Minutes)
Before you begin, find some music, a podcast, or your favorite book to listen to. This keeps you focused, energized, and moving along. Then grab your timer to add a little urgency – and set it for 30 minutes. Take two minutes to get prepped and ready to go.
2. Pick One Zone (2 Minutes)
Next, choose just one small area to focus on:
- A kitchen counter
- Your entryway
- A junk drawer
- The bathroom vanity
- A nightstand
You may feel compelled to tackle a whole room. But don’t. Small changes can make a big impact.
3. Clear + Categorize (10 Minutes)
Quickly remove everything from the space and sort into three simple categories:
- Keep – Items you use and love.
- Throw Away/Recycle – Trash, broken items, expired products.
- Donate – Still usable, but no longer needed.
Be quick and decisive. If you haven’t used it in the last 6 months, and it doesn’t serve a purpose—let it go.
4. Wipe + Reset (5 Minutes)
Wipe down the empty space to give it a fresh feel. Then, only return the “keep” items—neatly and intentionally. Don’t get caught up in an organizing project right now. Save that for another time. But, group similar things together or use small bins or trays if you have them. And if you don’t, place them neatly and take note of what organizing items you need for your next shopping trip.
5. Deal With the Rest (5 Minutes)
Put trash in the bin, move the donation items to a bag near the door (ready to drop off), and place the “relocate” items back where they belong.
6. Celebrate Your Win (2 Minutes)
If you have time left within the 30 minute window, feel free to tackle another area. Otherwise, know that you just made a visible difference in your space in 30 minutes or less. That is worth celebrating! Light a candle, snap a before/after pic, or just take a breath and enjoy your more organized space.
Remember:
Decluttering doesn’t always require hours of work. When done with focus and intention, even a quick 30-minute session can create clarity, peace, and a sense of control in your home.
So the next time clutter starts creeping in, you know what to do. Set that timer and start small—your home (and your mind) will thank you.
