These daily storage tasks make getting organized easy.

These ideas will show you how to conquer clutter room by room with 15-minute organizing sprints.

Schedule time for one or two tasks each day toachieve a tidy homein less time.

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To get started, choose a room andselect one simple taskto complete.

Set a timer for 15 minutes and get as much done as possible within that time.

If you don’t finish the project, start the timer over or come back to it later.

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Spend a few minutes tackling this project every day or every few days.

Then, sort everything left into categories andbring in organizersto neatly contain the items.

Categorize Pantry Items

Targeta category of pantry itemsthat tends to remain chaotic and challenging to access.

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Dedicate a shelf or two forshoe storage.

Positioning abench near the entrywaymakes it easier for everyone to slip shoes on and off.

If papers are the problem, sort through as much as possible in 10 to 15 minutes.

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Start by emptying the contents and determining which items should be stored elsewhere.

Then follow the tips in this video to achieve anorganized junk drawer.

Use refillable spice jars toavoid the jumbled messof different sizes of spice containers.

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you’re able to also purchase a cabinet insert to keep items standing at attention.

Sort them by throw in or occasion, such as holiday meals or summer parties.

Assign each family member their own basket.

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A hanging shelf offers space to tuck in accessories and shoes.

You could alsolabel hangerswith the days of the week and hang up their outfits.

Ward off the potential mess with a wire pan rack.

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If needed, use large rubber bands to keep the boxes closed, then file them vertically.

The slots will keep boxes upright and easy to grab on game night.

Autensil trayworks well for corraling bandages, ointments, and first aid supplies in different compartments.

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Clipped-on file tabs identify what goes where.

Consolidate Shoe Storage

Declutter your home by streamlining your shoe storage near the entrywaystow off-season shoes elsewhere.

Pack shoes one layer deep in alabeled underbed bin, adding dividers if needed to keep pairs in place.

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Choose a clear container with wheels and a split lid for easy access.

For a DIY organizing project, dangle larger earrings on a piece of metal screening placed inside a frame.

Simplify Laundry Room Clutter

Laundry roomstend to gather lots of odds and ends.

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Opt for clear glass so it’s possible for you to see what each jar contains.

This ensures paperwork is easy to drop off or grab as you head in or out of the door.

Guides to Getting Organized

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