5 Decluttering Methods That Work - Which one do you like best?

In this video I breakdown the FIVE different decluttering methods. Which one do you use to declutter your home? Declutter with me while I try out all FOUR methods.

1. Easter Egg Method
2. Marie Kondo Method
3. No Mess Method
4. Garbage Bag Therapy
5. Four Sort Method

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[kimstube]

I love the “would I buy this again?” question. I haven’t heard that one before. I’ve realized recently that I’m better at watching decluttering videos than I am at actually decluttering. Is that normal? 🤔😉

[julia.no.X]

Aggressively: "THANK YOU, PLACEMATS!" Throws them down💥 You are killing me, Cass 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[srice]

Cleaning out stuff always makes me realize that I waste a LOT of money buying stuff I don't really love or need!

[lisagavin]

There is a method called "box and banish" which I love. You pick an area, such as a counter top, and put everything that doesn't belong in the box. The area is immediately clear and so satisfying, You then go through the box at your leisure. Seeing a clear space immediately really clears your mind and motivates you to keep going.

[jk]

The "No-mess-Method" is a no for me. If I leave the stuff I´m sorting at the moment I´d find tons of things to do then. You know, bring one thing to the kitchen- see the dishes need to be done- start there- oh I need a new towel- end up sorting towels instead, but before sorting towels folding the ones from the laundry first- ending up making laundry. By then I have started making a mess in every room with half-done sorting... I can´t be the only one...

[obgfoster]

I've started doing the no-mess because of 1) ADHD causes me to leave things in random places and 2) fitbit gives me props for all those steps. :-)

[kimhr]

I've made a little change to the "Four Sort Method". I have a Five Sort Method. I have paperwork everywhere, so I added a Shred container. This way, if I need to sit for a few minutes, I can sort out anything I need to shred. I'll use this 5th bag until I get more of my house under control. 😊

[Erin-thornycrown]

"I don't have a funny story for you" - Cas while wearing a unicorn horn. 😂

[manora]

I tried most of them but the no mess is my favorite. I get tired very easily so just knowing that when I say I am finished, I really am.
Thanks for your great videos.

[florencedebear]

Let me add to the congratulatory comments. I hadn't seen you for awhile and I said "Wow. Has she slimmed." Good Girl! You're an inspiration.

[laurascheunemann]

As someone with multiple chronic illnesses, it can feel overwhelming to even know how to begin with cluttered spaces especially not knowing how long I'll have before my body gives out. The Garbage Bag Therapy is one way to quickly make me feel empowered - in a short amount of time, there's a noticeable 'dent' in the clutter and then I can build on that little success with bigger sorting/de-cluttering. So often, it's just overwhelming to know how/where to start - the trash bag approach takes some of that overwhelm away. It's just a reminder that when I can't do everything, just do something small. As a recovering "perfectionist" I need to keep this in mind. :) Thanks for the great video!

[attheranch]

The no mess method works for this butterfly! If I get a basket full of things that need to be sorted that basket will be left as soon as I’m tired, lose interest or get distracted! 😮 You’re the best!!!❤️

[homethatilove]

We love you - you're funny.
Yay, mentioning @MinimalMom, Dawn, 👍🏻.
She's Fun too !

[madonnahagedorn]

Decluttering has to be done in small increments for me. I work on a drawer or section at a time to keep from becoming overwhelmed. I scout for trash like you did in the kids spaces. Removing everything all at once and then trying to sort through it can be daunting. Decluttering is only half the job, staying committed to your final choices is key. Whether you sell, donate or ditch your items you have to follow through with it.

[helpfulhabits]

Hi from New Zealand.😊 I'm definitely a little and often decluttering person. I try to do 15 minutes a day and each week work on a different room. I keep going around each area of my house on a 5 week system so my home is always getting clearer and cleaner 😊🙃😊

[angelaholt]

I love your channel! You have motivated me so much to declutter my mother's house which is pretty much hoarder level cluttered. I moved in with her to help her with her health and when the pandemic happened, I have felt so overwhelmed with the clutter! Thank you so much for motivating me to finally take my childhood home back for my mom's health and my own! 🥰🙏

[rebeccarendle]

There is also another method so No 6:... "the Swedish Death Cleaning Method".. It is great when you have got into a routine and find decluttering easier.. I just used it on my 3rd round of "sentimental category" decluttering.. I still had diaries and letters from eg. Previous boyfriends... So I read them, had a giggle, and then got rid of 98 percent of them because with this method you have to ask yourself "would I want my kids/family reading/seeing this stuff if I "suddenly died"!".. The Covid19 triggered me to do this method! It's very effective!

In Europe our" trash" pile has to be subcategories into "recycle" and "incinerator/landfill". The recycle has to be subcategorised into plastic and metal, paper and cardboard, clear and colored glass, degradable wood and garden/food waste, batteries, light bulbs, small and large electronics, cloth (clothes, bedding, towels, shoes etc) and medications. All these categories are picked up by recycling trucks, or you have to take it to recycling banks, skips, yards, or certain shops.. Eg DIY stores take batteries and light bulbs, supermarkets take paper, cardboard, plastics and the drinks bottles (plastic or glass), the chemist takes old medication ...and so on!

[jessicadodds]

The no mess method is a great way to keep your kids busy lol.

[ruthlloyd]

1/2 right about the accident—equally responsible because you backed into eachother.

I like the no mess method—although, I’d never finish. I’d put way and forget what I started😂

[rutyael]

All good. the easter bunny is good to encourage children to maintain a habit of discarding. All the methods are good and suit different personality types. thanks.