{"id":1548,"date":"2025-07-23T12:24:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T12:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/?p=1548"},"modified":"2026-03-08T10:25:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T10:25:37","slug":"desencombrer-sa-maison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/desencombrer-sa-maison\/","title":{"rendered":"Declutter Your Home: The Complete 7-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1548\" class=\"elementor elementor-1548\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cfdbce0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4cfdbce0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13734fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13734fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Decluttering your home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is not just a household task \u2014 it\u2019s a true act of release. Imagine walking into your home and instantly feeling that sense of ease, that flow in the space around you. When we let go of what we no longer need, we gain far more than just a few extra square meters: we regain mental clarity, reduce stress, and create an environment that supports our well-being. That\u2019s exactly how I felt when I returned from my trip and cleared out the family home \u2014 a real sense of relief.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of a clutter-free home are numerous. Mentally, fewer belongings mean less visual distraction and therefore a greater sense of calm. Physically, cleaning and maintenance become quicker and easier. Practically, you can find your things more easily and save valuable time in your daily routine.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve created this comprehensive guide for you. It will support you through a gentle, step-by-step process to transform your home. By following these 7 structured steps, you\u2019ll learn how to declutter effectively, organize in a sustainable way, and maintain this newfound sense of lightness.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4fc91a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4fc91a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. How to declutter your home effectively?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-322bdc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"322bdc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first step in <\/span><b>decluttering your home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is to look at your space with fresh eyes. Take the time to walk through each room as if you were seeing it for the first time. What stands out to you? Which areas feel overcrowded? Where do you tend to accumulate things?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab a notebook and write down your observations in detail. This assessment phase will help you set clear priorities. Some people feel overwhelmed by the scale of the task and give up before they even begin. To avoid this discouragement, list your spaces in order of priority: start with the areas you use most or those that cause you the most stress.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t set unrealistic goals. Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day, and your home won\u2019t be decluttered in just one afternoon. Consistency matters more than intensity: it\u2019s better to spend 20 minutes a day than to plan an entire day you\u2019ll keep putting off indefinitely.<\/span><\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad04aa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad04aa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. The category method: the key to successful decluttering<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b98250 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b98250\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although it might seem like a good idea, <\/span><b>decluttering your home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> room by room is not the most effective approach. Why? Because we often store similar items in different places. You likely have clothes in your bedroom, but also in the hallway, laundry room, or even the living room.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The category-based method completely transforms the way you approach decluttering. Instead of focusing on one room, you concentrate on one type of item at a time: all clothing, all paperwork, all cosmetics, and so on. This approach gives you a clear, overall picture of what you actually own.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the main categories to work through:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Clothing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: clothes, shoes, accessories<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Papers and documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> : factures, garanties, courriers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Kitchen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: food containers, utensils, small appliances<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Bathroom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: cosmetics, toiletries<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Sentimental items<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: photos, keepsakes, gifts<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For each category, follow this 4-step method: gather everything in one place, sort items based on condition and usefulness, make a conscious decision about what to keep or let go of, and then organize what you keep into dedicated spaces.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5bae41 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a5bae41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/desencombrement-avant-apres-realisations\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover my before-and-after transformations<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f320101 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f320101\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. What are the 4 C\u2019s of decluttering?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72e7add elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72e7add\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To <\/span><b>declutter your home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in a structured way, remember the 4 C\u2019s that will guide your process.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Clarity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: This first step is about gaining a clear picture of what you own. Take every item from a given category out of its hiding places. Lay out all 47 of your T-shirts on the bed, line up all 23 skincare products on the table. This visual impact can be surprising, but it is eye-opening. How can you make informed decisions if you don\u2019t even know what you have?<\/span><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Categorise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Group items into logical categories. Keep all beauty products together, administrative documents in one place, and separate summer clothing from winter items. This organisation makes comparison easier and helps you identify duplicates.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Choose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: This is the moment to make conscious decisions. Every item should pass the usefulness and joy test. When did you last use it? Does it bring you any sense of satisfaction when you see it? This stage requires honesty with yourself.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Contain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Give every item you keep a clear, dedicated home. Anything without a \u201chome\u201d will eventually end up lying around and create clutter again.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e302110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e302110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. How do you declutter a very cluttered home?\ns<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a35a0d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a35a0d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You may feel overwhelmed by the scale of the decluttering ahead. <\/span><b>Decluttering your home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> when it is very cluttered requires a gradual and structured approach to avoid burnout.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopt the \u201cbulk sorting\u201d rule: focus on just one room or one category per day at most. This limit helps prevent the mental overload that often comes with big decluttering sessions. Your brain needs time to process changes and integrate the decisions you make.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the 5-destination method for each item: keep, donate, sell, recycle, or discard. This simple classification speeds up decision-making and prevents you from putting items back into cupboards \u201cto decide later.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t hesitate to ask for help. Family, friends, or even professional decluttering services can support you through the process. An outside perspective often provides the motivation you need, along with a more objective view of your belongings.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that every small step matters. Even emptying a single drawer is progress toward your goal of lightness and flow.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55bf8b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"55bf8b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/transformation-quotidien-par-rangement-apres-buanderie.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2611\" alt=\"D\u00e9sencombrement avant-apr\u00e8s \/ coach rangement - d\u00e9sencombrement maison\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/transformation-quotidien-par-rangement-apres-buanderie.webp 978w, https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/transformation-quotidien-par-rangement-apres-buanderie-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/transformation-quotidien-par-rangement-apres-buanderie-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97bb520 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97bb520\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Decide the fate of each item and create a lasting organisational system<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-983adff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"983adff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Decluttering your home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> doesn\u2019t stop at sorting: sustainable organisation is what ensures your efforts don\u2019t go to waste. For each item, ask yourself the right questions: is it useful? Do I truly like it? How often do I use it?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep only what meets a real need or brings you genuine satisfaction. This approach, inspired by minimalism, frees you from the burden of unnecessary possessions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you choose not to keep deserves a second life. Donate usable items to charities and sell valuables on dedicated platforms. This approach gives meaning to your decluttering and helps prevent waste.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For organisation, invest in suitable storage solutions: transparent boxes, drawer dividers, and clear labels. Each category of items should have its own dedicated and easily accessible space.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up a 15-minute weekly decluttering appointment. This simple habit helps keep your home in an optimal state and prevents clutter from building up again.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6730c45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6730c45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. How to organise your home in 7 days? (A practical challenge)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f53e1ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f53e1ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To <\/span><b>declutter your home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> quickly while staying motivated, take on this 7-day challenge. Each day focuses on a specific area for immediate and encouraging results.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Day 1 \u2013 Clean out the fridge &amp; freezer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Empty both appliances completely, discard expired items, clean all surfaces, and reorganise everything into logical zones.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Jour 2 &#8211; Trier le garde-manger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> : Rassemblez tous les produits alimentaires, v\u00e9rifiez les dates, regroupez par cat\u00e9gories et \u00e9liminez ce qui ne vous fait plus envie.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Day 3 \u2013 Organise \u201cjunk drawers\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: These spaces often collect unnecessary items. Empty them completely, sort ruthlessly, and only put back what is essential.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Day 4 \u2013 Declutter under the sink<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Cleaning products, spare toilet paper, and miscellaneous items often pile up here. Sort everything out and organise by frequency of use.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Day 5 \u2013 Organise the medicine cabinet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Check expiry dates, return unused medicines to the pharmacy for safe disposal, and create a clear, well-organised first-aid kit.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Day 6 \u2013 Tidy up your wardrobes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Take everything out, try on anything you\u2019re unsure about, donate what no longer fits, and organise by season and frequency of use.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Day 7 \u2013 Clean up your inbox<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Unsubscribe from unnecessary newsletters, archive important emails, and empty your trash. A cluttered digital space can also weigh on your mind.<\/span><\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><p class=\"translation-block\"><b>Decluttering your home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can profoundly transform your daily life. You\u2019ve discovered a gradual method that respects your pace while delivering lasting results. The lightness of your home is reflected in your mindset: less stress, more clarity, and more time for what truly matters.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistency remains your greatest ally. Just a few minutes a day are enough to maintain this newly found sense of flow. The category-based method gives you a clear overview of your belongings and helps you make more informed decisions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your journey toward a calmer home begins today. Choose a small action\u2014a drawer to empty, a category to sort. This first step, however small it may seem, will lead you toward the sense of ease and release that comes with a harmonious space. Your decluttered home is waiting for you: it will reflect the serenity you deserve.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef80e09 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ef80e09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">I'm ready to get organized <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>D\u00e9sencombrer sa maison n&rsquo;est pas qu&rsquo;une simple t\u00e2che m\u00e9nag\u00e8re, c&rsquo;est un v\u00e9ritable acte de lib\u00e9ration. Imaginez-vous rentrer chez vous et ressentir imm\u00e9diatement cette sensation de respiration, cette fluidit\u00e9 dans l&rsquo;espace qui vous entoure. Quand nous nous d\u00e9barrassons de l&rsquo;inutile, nous gagnons bien plus que quelques m\u00e8tres carr\u00e9s : nous retrouvons la clart\u00e9 d&rsquo;esprit, r\u00e9duisons notre [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2399,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-organisation-de-la-maison"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1548"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3611,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1548\/revisions\/3611"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2399"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeorganiserdelyon.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}