Inside: If you are tired of constantly having a messy, cluttered home, here are 10 easy frugal living habits for a clutter-free home.
Are you struggling to maintain a clutter-free home? You may also be wasting time looking for items when you are already in a hurry, or worse, wasting money purchasing items you already have but do not know where they are.
This was me many years ago, before I started embracing a minimalist and frugal lifestyle. I had a messy and cluttered home, and when people were coming over, I would quickly clean up and shove things into closets and drawers.
Now, I no longer need to rush to clean up when guests are coming. The relief of a clutter-free home brings a profound sense of peace and tranquility.
With a clutter-free home, I have the freedom to invite people over any time of the week, knowing that my space is always ready and welcoming.
A clutter-free home starts with decluttering. Depending on the number of items and how quickly you want to declutter, this can take anywhere from a month to a little longer.
The critical thing to do is to start decluttering. In no time, having a clutter-free home will be simple.
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Benefits of a clutter-free home
- Increased productivity
A messy and cluttered home can distract and make it hard to focus on tasks. A clutter-free home reduces distractions, making concentrating easier and increasing productivity.
- Quality time with loved ones
Less clutter leads to more free time to spend with your loved ones. Gone are the days when you are embarrassed to invite family over due to a messy and cluttered home. This newfound confidence in your home will allow you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.
- Easier to maintain
A clutter-free home is easier to maintain. You spend less time cleaning, less time moving furniture around to clean, and less time organizing.
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10 easy frugal living habits for a clutter-free home
- Low-Buy challenge
Participating in a low-buy challenge for a few months, where you limit your non-essential purchases, can help reduce the number of items entering your home.
This keeps clutter away and saves you money, which you can invest in quality items that truly add value to your life.
- Curbside pickup
Ordering groceries and necessities for curbside pickup saves you time and money, preventing you from spending on unnecessary items.
Going inside the store can easily lead to buying something you do not need. Instead, order what you need online and pick it up curbside, which will help you avoid cluttering your home.
- Mindful shopping
When you need to make a purchase, practice mindful shopping. Mindful shopping will save you money and reduce the items that become clutter in your home.
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- Every item has a home
As someone with a frugal lifestyle, I ensure that every item I buy has a designated place where it will always be stored. This can help you avoid buying duplicates or items you do not need, which will help you maintain a clutter-free home.
- Change your spending habits
One of my favorite easy frugal living habits is changing my spending habits. Avoid instant gratification, online shopping, or falling for items on sale, which can make you think you are saving money.
Not buying items you don’t need helps you save more money, which in turn enables you to avoid bringing clutter into your home.
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- One in one out rule
Items will always end up in our homes, one way or another. It can be a gift someone bought for you on a special occasion or an item you’ve always wanted.
When you have an item coming into your home, make it a habit to take one item out.
For example, if you got a new shirt, take one shirt you already have out.
A new home decoration: take out a home decoration you no longer enjoy. Doing this will help you maintain a clutter-free home.
- Create a wish list
As someone who lives a minimalist and frugal lifestyle, I create a wish list of items I would like to purchase and spread them throughout the year.
These are wants, not needs. For example, my list of wants includes new houseplants, books, and workout leggings. I spread this throughout the year, saving me money and preventing me from bringing in clutter at once.
- Buy items as needed
Avoid buying bulk items or items on sale to save money, as some perishable goods, such as food, may expire. If buying in bulk works for you due to a large family, make a list of what you need before making a bulk purchase.
Buying in bulk or items you do not need will create clutter. For example, purchasing cleaning products because they are on sale and buying more before you finish the cleaning products you already have adds clutter and wastes money. Also, remember that products like makeup or skincare expire once they are opened.
- Shop second-hand first
Buying second-hand first is safer for the environment and saves you money. When you need to buy something like clothes, books, or toys, shopping second-hand can make it easier to let go of the items once you have used them.
We have difficulty letting go of an item because we spend so much on it. For example, it may be easier to donate a book once you’ve finished reading, especially if you pay only a few dollars, compared to buying a new one at $16.99.
- Maintain regularly
When you live a frugal lifestyle, you are more mindful of shopping and what you bring into your home. Now, to maintain a clutter-free home, what is left is to keep it that way.
Conduct small decluttering sessions twice a year, and always keep a donation box in your home where you can easily add items to donate.
Five-minute daily resets will instantly create a clutter-free home, giving you the freedom to enjoy your space without the burden of clutter.
Final Thoughts
These ten easy frugal living habits can transform your home into a clutter-free haven. The more you practice these habits, the more they’ll become second nature. Choose your favorite tips and gradually add the others.
Here’s to a tidy, organized home!