It is time to say “goodbye” to summer and embrace autumn in Nashville! With summer coming to an end, the back-to-school season is here! You always hear about “spring cleaning”, but when you have kids in school, “end of summer” cleaning may actually be more important! End-of-summer cleaning allows you to get ready for the upcoming school year and prepare your home for a smooth transition. At Adroit Restoration, we understand the importance of a clutter-free space, and we’re here to share valuable tips to help you declutter, organize, and get ready for the fall. Here are some tips that we use in our own lives as we work to get the kids off to school this month!
Clear the Clutter with Adroit’s Expertise
At Adroit, one of our specialized services is assisting homeowners in clearing out spaces that have become cluttered over time. We understand that the accumulation of belongings can lead to spaces that are difficult to navigate, affecting the overall functionality of your home. Our team is dedicated to helping you regain control of your living areas and create a harmonious environment.
Prepare for School with These Helpful Tips
As the new school year approaches, take advantage of the opportunity to declutter and refresh your home. Here are some valuable tips to consider:
1. Identify Unnecessary Items
Begin by finding what items you have that are no longer used or needed. Outgrown clothes, outdated school supplies, unused toys, and books that are no longer age-appropriate can take up valuable space. Involve your children in this process, encouraging them to donate things around the house that they no longer use. It can be fun when you work together on this scavenger hunt to find all of the lost toys and abandoned lonely socks that need to be sorted, tossed out, or donated!
It can be sad to get rid of things that your little ones loved at one point but remember, you will be getting turkey hand-drawings in no time!
2. Clear Out Storage Spaces
For some of us, clutter ends up in every corner of the house; for others, clutter may be a little more out of site, accumulating in closets, attics, and storage areas. Obviously, cleaning up all clutter is a great way to start the new school year off right, but for the families that have the “hidden clutter,” it may be overlooked. Take the time to clear out and organize these spaces, freeing up room for a whole new year! Organize items into categories and consider using storage bins or shelves to keep things organized; also, never underestimate the amazing applications of a label-maker! Okay, that last one may just be for the super-organized, but it is nice being able to find things without opening every storage time every time you go to look for something!
3. Designate Homework Areas
Create dedicated spaces in your home for homework and study. These areas should be quiet, well-lit, and free from distractions. A clutter-free workspace encourages focus and concentration, helping your children start the year off right! If you work from home, this can also be very helpful to allow you to have your designated workspace that is separate from their designated homework space. If we have learned anything from the last few years of remote work, it is that distractions at home can hurt productivity no matter what age you are!
4. Sort and Organize School Supplies
Does it seem like school supplies just multiply over the years and end up in the most random of places? Anyone who has found a crayon melted into the seat of their car in the heat of a Nashville summer or washed in with your “whites” understands how old school supplies can wreak havoc on other areas of your life.
The best way to keep this from happening is to gather all school supplies and sort them into categories. Dispose of dried-up markers, broken crayons, and items that are no longer usable. Use containers or bins to organize supplies so they’re easily accessible when needed. We could recommend that label maker from earlier, but that may just be us!
5. The Family that Cleans Together
Decluttering and organizing should be a family event. Just as you take your kids with you to shop for new back-to-school supplies, they can help clean out the old supplies. Give each family member their own tasks and turn the process into a fun activity! We may not be cleaning up with magic like Mary Poppins, but it is possible to turn this into a fun activity!
You could look at their new supply list and tell them, “You need crayons; can you find all of the crayons you have now”? Then, if they see they need to discard unused broken crayons, they also see it is an item on their list that they get to shop for on the supply run! Encourage your children to scavenge their personal belongings and help them develop good organizational habits.
Adroit Restoration: No Job is Too Big or Too Small!
For larger clutter challenges or messy areas, consider seeking professional assistance. Adroit Restoration is here to help with big cleanup tasks, ensuring that your home is transformed into a welcoming and organized space!
Adroit Restoration is here to support you in your journey toward a clutter-free and organized home. With our expertise, you can achieve a fresh start that affects your family’s overall well-being and academic success as we enter into the 2023-2024 school year!
