The Clean-Up Guide

Decluttering & Organising
Waste & Recycling Education
Moving & Downsizing
Practical Value & How-To Guides
Community & Local Environment

length of read: 2 mins

  • Decluttering goes beyond tidying — it reduces stress, gives people back time, and improves daily routines.
  • Simple, practical steps like sorting into Keep, Donate, Recycle, Tip piles make the process manageable
  • A clutter-free home creates not just physical space, but also mental clarity and emotional relief.
A bright living room with light blue walls, sheer blue curtains, a white sofa with blue pillows, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table with a blue bowl, a blue rug, a sideboard, a small potted plant, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Skip Bins vs. Tip Runs: Which Is Right for You?

length of read: 3 mins

A rugged mountain landscape with patches of snow and ice, steam rising from geothermal activity, and colorful rocks in shades of brown and orange.

Declutter Before You Move: Save Money and Stress

length of read: 3 mins

Sunset over a frozen lake with rocky shoreline and snow-capped mountains in the background, surrounded by evergreen trees.
Mountain peak at sunset with an orange sky and dark silhouetted mountains.

The KonMari Method: Why “Does It Spark Joy?” Still Works

Explores the KonMari Method, focusing on joy as the basis for deciding what to keep, with practical steps and a reminder that meaningful items support wellbeing.

length of read: 3 mins

Nighttime landscape with a dark mountain silhouette, a body of water, and a starry sky with visible stars and a bright planet or star.

The Four-Box Method: Sorting Made Simple

Introduces a simple decluttering system where every item must go into one of four boxes: Keep, Donate, Recycle, or Tip — no “maybes.”

length of read: 3 mins

3D topographic map showing mountain ranges, valleys, and river systems with color gradients representing elevation levels.

The 20/20 Rule: How to Let Go of “Just in Case” Items

A guide to removing “just in case” clutter using the 20/20 Rule — if an item can be replaced in under 20 minutes for under $20, you don’t need to keep it.

length of read: 2 mins