outside waste baskets and garbage containers daily and keep them pristine and smelling sweet.
WORK FROM A PLAN
• List each room of the house, noting the clutter in each room, including closets. • Declutter rooms one at a time, attacking from the smallest project to the biggest. • Clear out each room, keeping only essential items. • Donate or discard clothes, decor, toys, and other items no longer used. • Box up possessions that you want to keep but do not currently use and put them in storage. • Keep surfaces clean and free of collected items. • Kitchen—Clear the counters, leaving only three or four essential items. Keep towels, dishcloths, and potholders out of sight. Soaps and cleaners should be stored under the sink. Rarely used small appliances can be packed and put in storage. Pack away teacups, serving dishes, and platters if you normally showcase them. If you want to draw attention to decorative shelving, put a few pieces out for show. Seasonal dishes and accessories should also be stored. Remove any pest control traps or poison from the pantry and closets. Appliances are not extra shelving or storage. Buyers will not want to find the microwave used as a bread box or the oven as cookware storage.
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