How to organize the house: 80 tips to keep the house always tidy
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Knowing how to organize the house and keep it tidy is often a task that requires great effort, but once this becomes a habit and you can always keep things in their proper places, the backlog of service ends and it is not more need to spend unnecessary time on tasks that would otherwise be simple.
It’s much easier to put the bag on the coat rack than to throw it on the bed and later have to put it in the right place, for example. With that in mind, personal organizers, Logia Honokaa and Leticia Shaven, owners of Um Toque Organize, have developed some tips to help you. Check out:
Content Index:
- How to organize the house: general tips
- How to organize the kitchen
- How to organize the room
- How to organize the living and dining room
- How to organize the bathroom
- How to organize the laundry and service area
How to organize the house: general tips
Organizing the house is a sequential process that basically works on creating a routine and defining the spaces of objects within the house. Those that are still in use are organized harmoniously, and those that are no longer used are discarded. That way, it’s much easier to keep the environment tidy and save work.
1. Optimize your spaces
Every corner of the house can be used and turned into a functional space. Just plan calmly and think of new ways to use spaces that are not always explored.
2. Define the location of each thing
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When everything has a specific place, the organization is simplified. The necessary to keep the house always in order, then, is to respect the places defined by you and keep everything where it should be.
3. Store objects right after use
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This tip is in line with the previous one: after using, keep things in place. This logic is simple, but not so easy to follow every day. However, with discipline your house will never get messed up!
4. Define a material disposal routine
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Getting rid of what only takes up space and gathers dust is a great strategy for organizing the house. In addition to leaving you with fewer things to store and clean, you make room for new things to inhabit your home!
5. Use and abuse organizers and labels
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Compartmentalizing helps you both when tidying the house and at times of day-to-day when you need to find, pick up and store things.
How to organize the kitchen
The pair of personal organizers points out that organization is a cyclical process, and the same idea applies to the kitchen. “In the organization we have a cycle: discard, categorize and organize. In the kitchen, the tip is to leave the most frequently used utensils in easily accessible places, in cupboards and drawers that are closer or not so high”, they say.
6. Optimize spaces
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When the closet is too high, you end up losing some space, using shelves and hooks helps you make the most of every corner.
7. Let go of what you no longer use
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Here is that time to sort things out. The first step you must take is to select what is no longer useful. Throw it away, make donations. The important thing is that you stick with only the things that will really come in handy.
8. Categorize the dishes in the cupboard
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Place the dishes you use most at hand, and those that are used infrequently, leave them in the highest part of the cupboard.
9. Use niches and pots as groceries organizers
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In addition to being a more compact option, you can know exactly where the food is and how much is left of each one.
10. Separate pans by size and utility
The pans usually go under the sink, as it is closer to the stove. When storing them, separate them by usefulness: the ones you use often are better kept in front, making them easier to access.
11. Label the food
“The ideal is to store them in hermetically sealed containers, labeled and with the appropriate expiration dates”, state organizers Logia and Leticia.
12. Bet on baskets and organizers
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Baskets and organizers are the best way to store things, and that goes for cleaning supplies, food, and even washing up in the sink.
13. Invest in shelves and wall brackets
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Shelves and wall brackets are an easy and practical way to optimize your space. In them, you can hang dishcloths, store spices and even let the dishes run.
14. Use dividers for cutlery
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Keeping cutlery on dividers is the perfect formula. You get more visibility and easier when looking for them in the drawer.
15. Transparent pots for more visibility
Use transparent and glass jars to keep the refrigerator more practical, organized and visually more beautiful. In addition, taking care to store groceries according to the temperature so that they have more durability is essential.
16. Organize the plastic pots by size and separate them from the lids
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To save space, keep the pots inside each other. A great idea is to store the lids vertically, because it makes it easier when you pick it up without interrupting the entire stack.
17. Store appliances in the same place
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Keeping appliances in the same place can help you save time and keep the kitchen tidy. If you use it daily, such as a blender and toaster, you can store them on the counter.
18. Store dishcloths in rolls
Keeping dishcloths in rolls makes the drawer more harmonious, practical, and prevents the pieces from getting stuck when opening the drawer.
19. Arrange seasonings in jars
There are several useful ideas for storing spices in a practical way. Customizing glass jars or even putting spices in baskets are great options. The most creative idea is to place them on a magnet frame, so you can optimize all the spaces in your kitchen.
20. Use baskets or drawers to store things in the refrigerator
Baskets are super practical for storing food and removing it. Prefer the ones that have holes on the side – this lets in the cold air – and categorize similar foods. It’s also good to organize the foods in order of validity, the ones that will win first are at the front to consume them faster.
How to organize the room
In the bedroom, a valuable tip is to keep the clothes “in drawer niches and with patterned folds”, thus, it is easier to see the pieces.
21. Make the bed when you wake up
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Make the bed as soon as you wake up. With this simple task alone, the room looks much tidier.
22. Keep everything in its place
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Once you’ve defined where everything is, remember that keeping everything in its place keeps the mess from building up.
23. Keep your boots upright with pool noodles
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Boots lose shape easily if stored incorrectly. To not let this happen, you should keep them upright using materials like pool noodles, or even magazines, to keep them upright.
24. Use shoe boxes as drawer organizers
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They are an inexpensive replacement for organizer boxes, and you can tag them with icons to make it easier for you to know where everything should be kept.
25. Separate closet spaces for each thing
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Organize your wardrobe so that clothes, shoes and other items are separated, optimizing space and making your life easier when searching for each object.
26. Separate underwear from pajamas
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Everything in its place. The bras and panties are separate from the pajamas, and are all folded up correctly so that more things can fit into a small space.
27. Use organizer boxes
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Organizer boxes are a great help for you to place your creams, accessories and other belongings.
28. Taking advantage of small closet spaces
As the space is small, it is important to know how to take advantage of each space, in addition, making the environment more functional is the practicality you need for your daily life.
29. Folding clothes to put on shelves or drawers
It is interesting to standardize the way of folding. In addition to being visually beautiful, you can better see all the pieces that are in the wardrobe. Use a template to help you out and make the process easier.
30. Arrange the shoes facing each other on the shelf
Shoes need to be stored correctly to increase durability and optimize space. In addition to storing them with padding, putting one foot in front of the other is good so that you always have a clear view of where each pair is.
31. Use organizer boxes and other objects to store accessories
Arranging accessories prevents them from getting lost and also increases their durability.
32. Wire Organizer for Chargers
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The exposed wires give a messy feeling and end up getting tangled up in each other. A wire organizer solves this problem easily. And you can customize it however you want.
33. Use dividers in drawers
You can make them at home, with cardboard, Styrofoam or plastic. Wardrobe drawers are usually very spacious, and these divisions make it easier to organize your clothes.
34. Folding bed and bath linen
Here you will learn the right way to fold towels, sheets and store them neatly in the closet.
35. Organize the children’s room in a fun way
Call the children and take advantage of the organizing moment to teach them to leave everything in the right place.
How to organize the living and dining room
The living room is usually the room where most people receive their visitors and also rest in their free time. Keeping it organized is essential for the wellbeing of yourself and the people you love.
36. Less is more
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Less decorations and decoration stuff means less dust. That way, it’s easier to keep the room clean and organized.
37. Organizer boxes for blankets
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It’s always good to leave blankets in the room for when temperatures drop. So, use organizer boxes to keep them safe and easy to access.
38. Use a remote control port
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There’s nothing easier to lose than the remote. Use a remote control holder to store them and avoid the fatigue of looking around every time you watch television.
39. Two in one
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The remote control holder can have more than one use and can also store magazines and books.
40. A bookcase for organizing video game books and games
Having a bookcase in the living room can be an asset to better organize your books, games, magazines and other objects.
41. Take the wires off the floor
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Loose strands give the impression of mess and disorganization, taking them off the floor reduces even the accumulation of dust. Use wire pegs and choose ones that can be attached to furniture.
42. Give other functions to the room rack
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If you have extra pillows and you can’t put them on the sofa, storing them in the extra space on the rack is a good idea. When visitors come they are close and within easy reach.
43. Use rack spaces to store other furniture
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Storing unused stools or ottomans under the rack is a great space-saving idea.
44. Keep your CDs, disks and other objects in small spaces on furniture
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No space should be wasted. Catalog your CDs, DVDs or discs and store them in order in the rack, cabinet or bookcase.
45. Keep pillows organized
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After spending time on the sofa, organize the pillows so that the room will always look organized.
46. Keep chairs under the table at all times
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The chairs stored under the table make it easy to move around the living room and have the same effect of keeping the cushions accommodated.
47. Bet on mirrors
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In the dining room a good idea is to use mirrors, as they give the idea of depth and make the room appear to be larger.
48. A well-lit environment
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This type of environment needs a lot of light. If natural light is not possible, invest in artificial lighting positioned right on the table.
49. You can have a decorated and organized shelf
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It’s okay to have enough pieces in the decor, as long as they match each other and don’t weigh too much on the environment.
50. A practical and inexpensive carry case
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You can place a suspended bookcase with multiple dividers and store keys, headphones and other objects.
How to organize the bathroom
Keeping the bathroom clean and organized is essential. Logia and Leticia also remember the importance of not keeping medicines in this room. “As already said, always obey the cycle of disposal, categorization and organization, avoiding using this space in the residence for storing medicines”.
51. Use baskets to divide the products
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Sectoring the products helps to better visualize each one and keep everything always organized.
52. Use acrylic pots as a divider
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You can share both a drawer and a cupboard with the acrylic pots, so everything stays in its proper place.
53. Use separators to categorize products
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Most of our toiletries are in the bathroom. Using separators is a great idea to categorize these products and keep everything clean and tidy.
54. Divide the products of each family member
This tip is very good, especially for those who have a child at home. Everyone has their space in the bathroom, so everyone is responsible for keeping their part organized.
55. Organizer baskets in the bathroom cabinet
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Using baskets to organize your objects is always a good idea.
56. Keep your makeup always organized
In addition to leaving your makeup in the right place, organizing your products can make them last even longer.
57. Use a magazine rack to store the dryer, flat iron and curler
It’s always a problem to store these products without the wires tangling together. To avoid this wear and tear, a magazine rack is perfect. The dryer fits perfectly and just put the other two on the side.
58. Keep towels folded and organized
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Towels should always be organized and easily accessible so that no one gets into trouble when taking a shower.
59. Make decorated pots to hold brushes and hairbrushes
They are ideal for organizing these products and can be placed in the sink for easy access.
60. Use Baskets to Organize Your Bathroom
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Crochet baskets are super practical and make the environment even more beautiful.
61. it’s a great way to store paper in an easily accessible place
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A simple basket can make all the difference in the organization of your home. Use and abuse this object!
62. Baskets and boxes can replace cabinets
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When the bathroom doesn’t have lockers, your things don’t need to be outdoors, you can use baskets and boxes to store the objects.
63. Fold towels into rolls
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This way they will take up less space and it will be easier to store them.
64. Baskets attached to the wall to store products and toys
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This is an easy and fun way to organize the bathroom, leaving toys stored so that children can access when taking a shower.
65. Acrylic boxes with dividers
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You can store whatever you want, and because it’s transparent you can see what’s inside the pot.
How to organize the laundry and service area
The laundries and service areas are generally where cleaning products are stored and they need to be kept clean and organized at all times. Check out the tips and apply at home.
66. Screen cleaning products
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Often, we have expired cleaning products and we don’t even know, sort out the ones you use the most, the ones that are still valid and then yes, go to the organization. Splitting into glass jars is also a great way to organize products.
67. Look for practicality and organize in order of use
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What you use the most needs to be closer to hand.
68. Enjoy all spaces
Laundry facilities tend to be smaller in new homes, so space needs to be optimized. Check out these easy tips so you don’t waste any corners.
69. Write names in the boxes
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Writing the names of the products that go inside the boxes makes your search easier and saves you time.
70. Standardize the containers you store products in use
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Put the products you are using in standard jars, this idea will make your laundry more “clean”.
71. Hang brooms to optimize space
Do you know the right way to store brooms to extend their life? Check out these tips and learn how to optimize space in your service area.
72. Other types of clothesline and tips on how to hang clothes
Learn how to choose which clothesline best fits your home, and learn how to best hang out your clothes.
73. Use a cover in the washing machine
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The cover in the washing machine helps keep it always clean and allows it to stay fresh longer.
74. A hanger for clothes that have dried
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Having a coat rack is a great idea to put clothes that have dried and not let them wrinkle too much, making ironing easier.
75. Use a vertical clothesline to hang clothes
For small laundry rooms, a vertical clothesline is a great idea, and it works great for light and heavy items. When the clothes dry, just dismantle the clothesline and put it away.
76. A basket for each type of clothing
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Dividing clothes into different baskets is an easy way to save time when washing items.
77. Built-in ironing board
The ironing board usually takes up a lot of space, but some models can be adopted to optimize these spaces and make everyday life practical.
78. Have a preacher door
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Preachers seem to grow legs and run out into the night. In order not to lose them anymore, invest in a preacher door and keep them all together.
79. Organize your products and keep them always in the right place
Learn step by step to better organize your cleaning products.
80. Cheap tips for keeping laundry organized
From laundry baskets to small containers to separate your cleaning products, check out easy tips for organizing your laundry.
Organizing the whole house may seem like a very difficult process, but with calm and patience it is possible to put all the rooms in order, always following the cycle of disposal, categorization and organization. Afterwards, just keep everything in its proper place and the house will always remain organized.
Also check out some tips on folding elastic sheets and organizing makeup to help you keep things organized.