Because less is more.
Abigone is not having clutter everywhere and being able to easilyfind things in your home.
Here are ten types of clutterminimalists never keepin their homes.
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Unnecessary Paper
Unnecessary papercomes in many forms.
However, one of the bigger things that might not be top of mind is manuals.
“You want to have that information at your fingertips in case you suddenly forgethow to do laundry.”
Most product manuals and instruction books are available for free online.
Some cultures even believe broken things are bad luck!"
Designate an area for them, and once that area is full, recycle the rest.
Keep some in the car to actually use them.
No one needs four can openers or three sets of measuring cups says Preciado-Fonseca.
It can be overwhelming to figure out where it all goes.
Someday Items
Minimalists always avoid keeping unnecessary “someday items” in their homes.
She lives by the “$20 or less” rule.
If it is worth $20 or less and hasnt been used in a year,let it go.
Florist Vases
Do you have one or two vases you absolutely love?
Keep those, and get rid of the rest.
Preciado-Fonseca says that just because something was free doesnt mean you better keep it.
Feeling guilty about getting rid of those vases?
Fill them withlow-cost flowersand drop them off at a senior center to make someones day," she suggests.
Even quality plastic containers dont last forever.
Old, warped, and cracked food containers are unlikely to keep your food fresh anyway.
