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Ideal Home
Jullia Joson

8 tricks professional organisers swear by to achieve a clutter-free space in just 30 minutes

Grey painted shelving unit with baskets, books, television and ornaments painted the same colours as a grey wall.

Sometimes the craziness of life can take over, leaving your home looking a little rough around the edges. If you've got mounds of clutter lying around that are overdue a thorough tidy, the good news is that setting aside 30 minutes out of your day to declutter can be all you need to see a significant difference.

Among the many decluttering methods out there, some of the most popular ones include timed solutions; such as the 10-minute decluttering sprint and the 1-hour cleaning method. These utilise the concept of a countdown to motivate you to stay on task and break down an overwhelming mound of 'stuff' into smaller, bite-sized pieces. Learning how to declutter a room in 30 minutes is a strong middle ground if you don't quite have 1 hour to spare, but want to make a bigger impact than you can achieve in 10 minutes.

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