8 things space organizers never keep at home

According to space organizer Mindy Godding, the first thing to do is to throw away or donate souvenir cups and glasses. “They look cheap, take up a lot of shelf space, and almost always don’t match the style of the rest of the dinnerware,” says Mindy. She also believes that it is very important to separate emotional history from inanimate things: it is better not to be overwhelmed by unnecessary objects, but to preserve memories through photographs or videos.

“In my home, user manuals for household appliances are not allowed. This is unnecessary paper waste that just creates clutter. Instructions can still be found online—there’s no need to store offline versions in your apartment,” says space organizer Allison Flynn.

Are your clothes stained, torn or the wrong size? “Be honest with you. Are you really going to try all the ways to remove that stain that didn’t come out the first time, to repair the hole or to lose weight? Are you sure it will happen before your “Are you running out of closet space? I don’t keep old, ill-fitting clothes that I don’t wear, and I encourage you to get rid of them,” says space organizer Laurie Reese.

“I think huge containers are almost as useless as broken or damaged items. Firstly, when such containers are full, they are almost impossible to lift, and so taking them out and putting them back in is quite an undertaking. Second, large boxes are difficult to store in closets, says space organizer Gail Goddard. She recommends opting for smaller, clear containers that are stackable and have labels so you can easily find everything you need.

According to interior designer and space organizer Suzanne Roynon, such containers in a small apartment are as bad as old and impractical furniture. “If you have limited space in your home, you need to make the most of it. Choose containers with straight sides to avoid wasting space,” advises Suzanne. And her colleague Lauren Saltman adds that this rule also works for cupboards: to store food, it is better to use square-shaped containers rather than round jars.

According to space organizer Jennifer Truesdale, it’s not just unused or obsolete electronics that should be banned from the home, but also boxes from refrigerators, laptops and other appliances. “Take a photo of all the writing on the packaging – model name, serial number and other important information – then safely dispose of the box. You don’t have to worry about what to wear when you get your washing machine repaired: there are plenty of instructions on the Internet for packing any item,” says Jennifer.

“Do you know how many measuring cups should be in a kitchen? The correct answer is one,” says space organizer Kenika Williams. She advises getting rid of duplicates of everything in the kitchen – this will help free up cabinet space and make it easier to find the items you need. But, of course, you need to approach sorting copies wisely: for example, if you have two graters that you use on different occasions (for example, one for cheese, the other for vegetables), let both.

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Juliana Meidl, founder of a company offering home organization services, never buys popular storage products if she sees that they don’t fit the customer’s lifestyle. “What works for one person may not work for another,” says Juliana. – Never look at a pretty picture – ask yourself if this or that organizer is right for you. For example, glass jars look great on a shelf, but if you have small children who might drop them, it’s best to opt for plastic containers. »

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