"Elijah" syndrome or "Diogenes" - a mental disorder manifested in pathological passion an uncontrolled acquisition, hoarding and collecting different things, often unnecessary. If you notice that steel shoes run across the whole apartment, when you open the cabinet falls on you bunch things, and dresser drawers is not closed, it is worth considering whether you are starting to get sick, or simply do not know how right organize the storage of things. In this review HouseChief edition we will talk about 15 effective ways to get rid of trash, clean up and organization storage.
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- 1 Method â„–1: Identifying the causes of rampant hoarding
- 2 Method â„–2: Tune in and make a plan for his cleansing property
- 3 Method â„–3: a long time to see things "junk"
- 4 Method â„–4: cleaning by Categories
- 5 Method â„–5: vertical storage
- 6 Method â„–6: get rid of paper debris
- 7 Method â„–7: a broken appliances
- 8 Method â„–8: minus one
- 9 Method â„–9: audit
- 10 Method â„–10: not hammer boxes "eyeballs"
- 11 Method â„–11: check the shelf life
- 12 Method â„–12: junk basket
- 13 Method â„–13: Cottage link
- 14 Method â„–14: cat principle Matroskina
- 15 Method â„–15: general cleaning is done only once
- 16 A few words in conclusion
Method â„–1: Identifying the causes of rampant hoarding
To stop clutter up the apartment, you need to understand the reasons for which you accumulate over the years and do not hesitate to throw a variety of things, even if they are no longer needed. The most common of them - the fear of lack of money. He mainly occurs in people who have grown up in a poor family and had to save every penny to continue wearing clothing or older brothers or sisters. That is why they tend to collect a variety of things on a "black day", thus cluttered apartment.
The second reason for collecting unnecessary - psevdopraktichnost. Such people are hoarding trash out of a desire to save money and give things a second life. However, rare old chairs or pots are decorated in the style of hand-made and, more often, simply clutter up all the free space.
A third reason is the psychological aspect. Some people do not want to part with old things, because they are associated with some pleasant memories. As a result, accumulated a mountain of herbaria, magnets on fridge, Brochures and guidebooks.
Another reason - the illusion that everything in this world is repeated. As a result, people keep their dresses, shoes, nail, old chandeliers and similar stuff in the hope that five years from now, these things are once again in fashion, that is in demand. And, looking at the mountain of junk, it seems that this "Plyushkin" expects to live at least 200 years.
The last reason plyushkinizma - reluctance to get out of your own comfort zone. Even buying a new sweater, many continue to wear an old sweatshirt, which went for new clothes. Such people are very attached to the old things. For them to throw something, anyway, that cut off his finger.
Method â„–2: Tune in and make a plan for his cleansing property
Having dealt with the reasons for his desire for hoarding things and decided to put an end to this, it is necessary, first, to properly configure and plan cleaning. The basic principles of Feng Shui - to get rid of trash, to the house to breathe easily and freely flow positive energy. Scraping a living space of old things, you give the opportunity to come to the new.
Method â„–3: a long time to see things "junk"
Deciding to throw this or that thing, I do not consider it a long time, otherwise you will not get rid of it. For example, if the shirt is not worn in the past 6 months, there is little chance that you'll ever wear it again. If it is a pity to just throw the thing, give it to charity. So you get rid of unnecessary and do a good deed.
Method â„–4: cleaning by Categories
Marie Kondo, an internationally renowned expert to restore order, recommends cleaning categories. This means, for example, first you need to understand only books or with shoes. When deciding to throw the thing, it is worth asking yourself whether it brings joy or you can easily do without it. If the answer is no, do not hesitate to submit it to the trash can.
Method â„–5: vertical storage
vertical storing things more effectively than in a lying position. With this installation, they occupy less space, are easier to take if necessary. Often at the bottom of the drawer or shelf store things that can not be used for years, and we are of them do not even remember.
Method â„–6: get rid of paper debris
Many people in the pantry or cabinets there is a stack of old newspapers and magazines, books to read out holes, student notes, postcards and similar tinsel. You will not believe how much available space if everything is to throw or pass to the trash. Old checks you no longer need, and on a tablet or computer, you can download as many books, magazines and newspapers, as you do not have cabinets. In addition, passing the unnecessary paper you more and replenish its budget.
Method â„–7: a broken appliances
If you are unable within a month to repair broken equipment, furniture or a tool, it is best to get rid of these things. According to statistics, after this period, they are almost never repaired and continue to be a useless burden, clutter up the apartment.
Method â„–8: minus one
In order not to clutter up the apartment, set himself one rule: purchased item, get rid of the old analogue. Why do you need an old pot, if you bought a new one.
Method â„–9: audit
Assign yourself one or two days a year, and arrange an audit at his home. Such annual checks will help to get rid of old and unwanted things.
Method â„–10: not hammer boxes "eyeballs"
It is not necessary to hammer things shelves and boxes to overflowing. Thus, you accumulate a bunch of stuff, do not even remember about what is in the depths of cabinets.
Method â„–11: check the shelf life
Almost everyone is familiar with the situation, when you take a jar of cream or a packet of herbal tea, and the shelf life has expired. These "reserves" can be stored for a long time. Therefore, general cleaning should start with checking for suitability. You can not imagine how much free up space.
Method â„–12: junk basket
Install special basket for things in the usefulness of which you are unsure or have not yet decided finally to get rid of. If you do not change your mind after a month, safely dispose of the subject, sell it or donate charity.
Method â„–13: Cottage link
If you still do not dare to get rid of unnecessary things, send them a link or in the villa garage. Although it is certainly not a solution, but at least you unload space of the apartment in which you have to be every day.
Method â„–14: cat principle Matroskina
Remember, as the cat Matroskin: "Oh, let's sell something unnecessary." You can enjoy and benefit from the sale of junk. Imagine that you are left with no money and have to sell things. Think you to sell in the first place. Chosen, then sell, and used the money to buy a really necessary thing.
Method â„–15: general cleaning is done only once
According to Marie Kondo, general cleaning in the apartment must be done only once. After removal of the trash in the house have only to keep order, but it needs to revise its way of life and attitude to things.
A few words in conclusion
As you can see, make your accommodation clean and comfortable is not too difficult: it would wish. Some people believe that the cure "Elijah" is unrealistic and useless. We will not argue about it. You decide whether you want to live in a cluttered house, or it's time to part with unnecessary things. We hope that our article will help you with this.
