5 tips for decluttering to get you through spring cleaning and beyond

Organizing your space does not have to be stressful

Photo collage of three shots of a woman decluttering her closet, on a blue-green gradient background
'Address the root cause of why clutter accumulates in the first place'
(Image credit: Illustration by Julia Wytrazek / Getty Images)

Spring is linked to renewal and refreshing, hence the practice of annual spring cleaning. These days, decluttering has become yet another aspect of life overly influenced by social media trends, one that puts pressure on keeping a home tidy. But professional organizers and declutterers say that with a few tips you can make decluttering more manageable year-round, not just come springtime.

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Theara Coleman, The Week US

Theara Coleman has worked as a staff writer at The Week since September 2022. She frequently writes about technology, education, literature and general news. She was previously a contributing writer and assistant editor at Honeysuckle Magazine, where she covered racial politics and cannabis industry news.