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Kick Off the New Year With Our 16-Week Decluttering Challenge


A new year is the perfect time to reset—not just your goals, but your home. Studies show that clutter increases stress and affects focus, while an organized space boosts energy, productivity, and overall mental well-being. In real estate, we see it every day: when your home feels lighter, you feel lighter.


That’s why we’re launching a 16-Week Whole-Home Decluttering Challenge, and Month 1 begins this coming Sunday. We are starting with three high-impact spaces that immediately make your home feel calmer and more functional. Each week, you’ll tackle one simple, manageable area. No overwhelm. No marathon cleaning days. Just steady progress that builds week after week.


Let’s kick off Month 1.


WEEK 1: Laundry Room (Jan 11–17)



Tasks:

  1. Tops of washer & dryer

  2. Shelves

  3. Cabinets

  4. Hanging rods

  5. Floor


The laundry room collects clutter quickly. If something has lived on the floor long enough to be forgotten, it’s ready to go. You can store non-laundry items here—just keep them clearly labeled and intentional.


WEEK 2: Linen Closets (Jan 18–24)



Tasks:

  1. Towels

  2. Sheets

  3. Blankets

  4. Medicines & first-aid

  5. Extra toiletries


This is the week to clear out old linens, expired products, and extras your family no longer needs. A streamlined linen closet instantly makes your home feel more organized and easier to maintain.


WEEK 3: Coat Closets (Jan 25–31)



Tasks:

  1. Hanging rod

  2. Shelves

  3. Boxes/baskets/containers

  4. Floor

  5. Outerwear


Coat closets often become the drop zone of the home. This week is about restoring order so you can easily see—and reach—the things you actually use. No coat closet? Sort jackets, hats, gloves, and winter gear wherever they live.


Why This Challenge Works


Small, consistent decluttering creates powerful change:

✨ Less stress✨ More clarity✨ A home that feels bigger✨ Improved daily routines✨ A fresh, simplified start to the year

By the end of these 16 weeks, your entire home will feel lighter—one simple week at a time.


And remember: your environment sets the tone for your entire life. When you create order around you, you create momentum within you.

This is your year to clear space, breathe deeper, and build a home that supports the version of you you’re becoming—not the clutter you’re leaving behind.


We'll be back with more challenges in February. Send us your before and after pictures for a gift card to Swig.

 
 
 

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