I may be Ideal Home’s Editor for all things cleaning and organising, but I like to keep things real. I’m all about managing expectations, avoiding social media pressure, and realising that the ‘perfect’ home just doesn’t exist. That’s why I asked experts how often you should really declutter your home, so you can work smarter and not harder to achieve a clutter-free space... that's not clinical.
Yes, I know from firsthand experience that the many decluttering methods and checklists out there can be overwhelming. And while I love looking at picture-perfect houses on Instagram, they can often add to the pressure - especially when there’s not a rogue sock or Christmas card from 2022 in sight. But the reality is that everyone has clutter they need to tackle, and knowing how (and how often) to deal with it is key.
