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If you have a table, dresser, or desk that you don’t want anymore, take it out of your room. Quickly look around for any other obvious objects that don’t belong or that you no longer want.  Your bedroom should be a place focused on sleeping. Too much extra stuff in it can not only make it more cramped and cluttered, but also affect how well you sleep. Removing extra furniture and items will also help you focus on the things you need to clean and organize. You should have 3 sorting categories: throw away, keep, and donate. Grab your cleaning supplies as well so you have everything nearby.  Depending on how dirty your room is, you may need 1 to 3 trash bags. You should have a duster and wipes no matter what. Use a vacuum if you have carpet, and a mop and/or wet Swiffer if you have hardwood. If you have a mirror, get some glass cleaner and old rags. Listen to your favorite music that you can sing along with and/or dance along to while you work. Listening to your favorite music will help keep you focused and make cleaning and organizing more enjoyable. For example, you can cha cha across the room to pick something up or slide around in your socks. Pick up everything off of your floor that doesn’t belong there. This means anything that isn’t a piece of furniture or decoration.  Gather your dirty clothes into your hamper and then, before you continue to clean, throw your dirty clothes in the wash. Also, throw your sheets, linens, and bath towels in the laundry. If you don’t have a hamper, you can use a trash bag to transport your clothes. Once you’ve picked up loose clothes and obvious trash, move everything else into a central location. This will help you focus on the next task of getting rid of junk. Gathering everything in one spot will give you a clear idea of how much you have and allow you to start getting rid of things you don’t need. Make separate piles for trash, donating, and stuff that you use or that you want to keep. It’s a good idea to get 3 bins or bags to sort your items.  Throw all your trash in one bag. You may have to throw things away that aren’t needed, but can’t be donated either. Be honest with yourself and think about the last time you used something. If it’s been longer than 6 months, you probably don’t need it. Throw all your charity items in another bag. Make sure whatever you donate is in good condition. Aim to only need one bin, tote, or container to keep everything that you want but don’t need out. This will help you stay organized. Put everything you want to keep (toys, stuffed animals, etc.) in a storage bin and put it in your basement, under your bed, or in a closet. Now it’s time to clean your cleared off surfaces. Dust first and wipe off every surface, then sweep, vacuum, and mop. Always start with higher surfaces and work your way down so that you don’t knock dirt onto a surface you’ve already cleaned.  Dusting with a dust rag or dust wipes will pick up most of the dust from your surfaces, but will also cause some to flutter down to the floor. Don’t forget your ceiling fan and lamps. Sweep next to remove any fallen dust and get any dirt off the floor. Make sure to get every corner and under all your furniture, especially your bed. Once you’ve swept away the cobwebs, vacuum to pick up anything else, and then mop the area to really clean it. ed every day. Making your bed takes less than a minute and can be the final touch that makes your bedroom look amazing. Making your bed also builds good habits and will make you want to keep a clean room.
Remove unnecessary items from your room. Get trash bags or sorting containers, and your cleaning supplies. Turn on some music. Pick up any clothes and other items from the floor. Gather everything else into the middle of your room. Use a sorting system. Use one storage device for everything you want to keep but have out of sight. Dust, sweep, vacuum, and mop your surfaces and floor.  every day.