I tried 'chaos decluttering' for the ultimate spring clean — here's why I wish I'd done it sooner
The author explores the 'chaos decluttering' method, which involves creating temporary mess to effectively organize spaces. This technique requires pulling everything out of a cluttered area and sorting through it, which can be overwhelming but ultimately rewarding. The author reflects on their personal experience with this method, noting the initial chaos before achieving a cleaner space.
- ▪The 'chaos decluttering' method involves emptying a messy area to sort through items.
- ▪Professional organizer Kim Jones advocates for this method to confront clutter directly.
- ▪The process can be overwhelming but leads to a more organized space in the end.
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Home I tried 'chaos decluttering' for the ultimate spring clean — here's why I wish I'd done it sooner How To By Grace Dean published 25 May 2026 It's about to get a lot messier before it gets better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I'm no stranger to a decluttering trend. From 'employing myself' to clean to trying out the expert-approved '15-minute Friday reset', you'd think by this point my home would be spotless. Unfortunately, it's not and that's because I've gotten really good at hiding the mess in drawers and cupboards.
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