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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

What is the difference between decluttering, tidying, and organizing? And which does your home need most?

Some neutral colored clothing handing on a clothes rail in front of a plain white wall

We often use these terms interchangeably, but decluttering, tidying, and organizing are three very different processes, and knowing which is which is the key to a tidy home.

Only when you understand the different processes can you really start to implement good decluttering tips, cleaning tips, and home organizing ideas to achieve a pristine home, they say – but what is the difference? And when should you be using each step?

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