There are countless benefits to downsizing, from reducing stress to saving money. But it's challenging to accomplish, as you must balance cleaning with moving and finding a new place to live. That's why using these tips on keeping things clean can be so useful while downsizing.
Start Early
The first trick to make downsizing easier is starting your cleaning process early. Rushing to complete it all can make things really messy and stressful. That's why it's best if you can begin cleaning up your home months in advance. Spending just a few hours a day for a couple of months will make the whole process very easy and prevent messes.
Reduce What You Own
Don't try to keep everything you own; it'll be impossible to fit it all into your new place, and you won't be able to keep everything clean while downsizing. Go through your possessions, especially the large items, and keep only what you can't live without or will fit into your new home. This is one of the main factors you should consider when downsizing.
Use a Dumpster Rental
People often struggle to find a place to put everything that they're getting rid of when downsizing. Having a place to put bulky trash and garbage can save you lots of space and help you keep things organized. And this is just one of the reasons you should get a dumpster when moving out.
Digitize Your Things
Reducing the physical items you own is a key part of downsizing and keeping things clean, but it can be difficult to get rid of things. Digitizing your things so that you don't have as much when moving is a great way to reduce your belongings while keeping copies of them. Family photos and old documents are perfect for this space-saving strategy. You can save lots of space by digitizing your unimportant documents.
Following these tips will help you downsize and manage your efforts. These tips can help you when going through the stress of downsizing and moving and make it much easier for you in the end.
About the Publisher
Bo Kauffmann is a residential real estate agent with over 18 yrs experience in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 2010 and receiving the REMAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Bo has sold over 500 houses and condos in the Greater Winnipeg market. He is an accredited buyer representative (A.B.R.) and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.
Bo provides exceptional service to First-Time Home-Buyers, Seniors looking to downsize and Home Sellers of all ages.
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