We're all spending more time inside these days, so maybe it's time to address the stack of elephants in the room...

If you’re like us, hearing the words “spring” and “cleaning” in the same sentence might make you turn the other way. But in an effort to add some structure to our days and get ahead on spring cleaning, we're starting a 10-Day Declutter Challenge!

Whether you're waiting on this uncertainty to pass before listing your home for sale in the spring, or you just want to tidy the house up a bit - this challenge is for you!

Before you can deep clean everything this spring, you need to declutter. The less stuff you have, the less stuff you need to clean so our 10-Day Declutter Challenge will help you slowly tackle decluttering your home to make it a little less daunting and a little more fun. If you’re the type of person who likes to cross things off a to-do list every day, you're going to love this. Happy decluttering!

Make sure to tag us on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #10DayDeclutterChallenge! 

The Kitchen

DAY ONE

Junk Drawers & Countertops

Before diving too deep into grandma’s china we’ll start small. Everyone has at least one (or two, or three..) junk drawers in their kitchen. Clean these out first, throw away any actual “junk” and organize the rest.

DAY TWO

 Pantry, Refrigerator, and Freezer

Remember that one time you were craving a frozen pretzel last year so you bought a whole box of them? They’ve probably expired - or they're going to stay in there for another year - so it’s probably best to toss them. Go through your pantry, fridge, and freezer to get rid of all expired and unwanted food items.

DAY THREE

 Kitchen Cabinets

Now we can dive into the good stuff. If you’re the type of person who loves grabbing free cups at every event you go to or has way too many plates, it may be time to part ways with some. You can donate anything you don’t need or toss anything that’s been used too much.

The Living Room

DAY FOUR

 Books, Movies, and the Mail Pile

Unless you’re stuck in the ’90s or like to collect DVD’s, there’s no reason to keep piles of them. You can toss them out, give them away, or put them in a box and tuck them away. If you just realized that your literary collection has grown over the years, share the gift of reading with others and donate the books you've crossed off your list.

DAY FIVE

 Toys, Games, and/or Office Supplies

If you have kids, it’s likely you have a lot of toys laying around. Go through the toys and games they’ve outgrown and set them aside to donate.

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The Closets

DAY SIX

 Clothes

Have you been avoiding your closet or t-shirt drawer? If you haven’t heard of Marie Kondo yet, she has great tips on how to sort through your clothes that actually work. Check them out here.

DAY SEVEN

 Shoes and Accessories

Just like with your clothes, sort through your shoes, belts, bags, hats, and anything else that may be hiding in your closet. Throw out or donate things that don’t fit, are ready to be retired, or are not used anymore.

The Bathrooms

DAY EIGHT

 Under the Sink

The space under your sink is probably filled with a couple of things... cleaning products, old lotions, and a few half-used bottles of shampoo. Take some time to go through which products you'll actually use and toss the ones you know you won't or those that have expired. 

DAY NINE

 Linen Closet and Medicine Cabinet 

Did you know that medicine expires? It does, so those old prescriptions and cough medicine should probably get tossed out. This would be a great time to put old towels in the garage for chores and to refold all the towels in that one perfect way. 

The Bedrooms

DAY TEN

 Nightstands and Tops of Dressers

For the last day, let's clear off your nightstands and the top of your dressers and first give them a good dusting. We find that these areas are often neglected and tend to collect a lot of dust. Then, re-evaluate what you have on top of these spaces - is everything functional? Do the remote batteries need to be replaced? Can you get rid of anything here?