Organizing Statistic of the Day!

The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) has compiled a great list of organizing statistics which show the benefits of getting organized. I plan to start sharing these stats on a regular basis. Here is the first one:

"The National Soap and Detergent Association says 80 percent of household clutter is the result of disorganization, not lack of space."

The best way to gain space in your home or office is to get rid of unnecessary clutter! Ask yourself these three questions to help with the process:

1) Do you use it?
If you have not used the item in the last year, then you do not use it. A year is a good time frame when considering if you use something as it covers each season.

2) Do you need it?
For example, the warranty information for your refrigerator - you may not have used it in the last year, but as long as it is still valid, you need it. This is something you would need to keep as long as it is valid. On the other hand, the warranty information for your old refrigerator, which you no longer have, is not needed.

3) Do you love it?
You may have a few items that you do not use and you do not need, but you may absolutely love them. For example, family heirlooms or childhood photographs. Items that you love, you should keep.

If the answer to all three of these questions is "no" - get rid of it!

Happy De-cluttering!