Spring Reset: 5 Simple Ways to Declutter Without Losing Your Mind

Spring is here! Well almost. That magical time when we trade snow boots for sneakers, finally crack open a window, and—oh yeah—realize our homes look like a tornado went through them.If your pantry is overflowing with half-eaten snack bags, your entryway looks like a lost-and-found bin, and you’re scared to open the junk drawer… don’t worry, you’re not alone. But before you give up and accept the mess as part of your “aesthetic,” let’s hit the reset button with five easy (and actually doable) ways to declutter your home this spring.

Tackle the Pantry (a.k.a. The Snack Graveyard)

Your pantry has seen some things this winter—mystery crumbs, expired spices, and that family-size box of granola bars nobody liked but you kept just in case.

**Spring Cleaning Mission:**

- Check expiration dates (RIP to that pasta from 2021).

- Combine half-empty snack bags—your chips don’t need their own VIP section.

- Use clear bins to keep things from disappearing into the abyss.

Pro Tip: Anything stale, expired, or that one weird snack your kids begged for but never ate? It’s time to say goodbye.

Refresh Your Entryway (So It Stops Being a Tripping Hazard)

Ah, the entryway—the place where shoes multiply overnight, winter gear refuses to leave, and your keys play an ongoing game of hide-and-seek.**Spring Cleaning Mission:**

- Pack away winter gear (yes, even if it snowed last week—manifest the warm weather!).

- Designate a spot for shoes, bags, and keys so they stop wandering off.

- If it doesn’t belong in the entryway, get it to its proper home.

Pro Tip: Baskets and hooks are your best friends. If your family still drops stuff wherever they please, start charging a 'clutter tax.' (Hey, you deserve a latte fund.)

Purge the Kids' Clothes & Toys (Before They Take Over the House)

Ever feel like your kid’s stuff is multiplying when you’re not looking? If you’re drowning in outgrown clothes and toy chaos, it’s time for a little springtime purge.

**Spring Cleaning Mission:**

- Sort clothes into keep, donate, and 'how did this even fit them?' piles.

- Toss broken toys, donate the ones that haven’t been touched since last year.

- Use labelled bins for toys (because no, the floor is not an acceptable storage space).

Pro Tip: If your kid resists letting go, tell them their toys are 'going on an adventure to find a new home.' Works like a charm.

Clear Out the Bathroom Clutter (Because You Do Not Need 15 Shampoo Bottles)

Let’s be real—your bathroom has become a product graveyard. That moisturizer you swore you’d use? The three bottles of half-used body wash? It’s time to reclaim your counter space.

**Spring Cleaning Mission:**

- Toss expired makeup and mystery products you don’t even remember buying.

- Keep only the essentials within reach (goodbye, 27 lip balms).

- Store extra products in bins so your bathroom doesn’t look like a drugstore aisle.

Pro Tip: If you have hotel-sized toiletries 'just in case,' ask yourself—when is this case actually happening? If the answer is never, donate them or toss ‘em.

Reset Your Bedroom (So It Feels Like a Retreat, Not a Laundry Dumping Ground)

Your bedroom should be your calm, cozy escape—not a storage unit for unfolded laundry, random clutter, and that pile of “I’ll put this away later” stuff.

**Spring Cleaning Mission:**

- Clear off nightstands and dressers (no, they’re not junk shelves).

- Put away laundry immediately (no, 'the chair' doesn’t count as storage).

- Swap out heavy winter bedding for fresh, lighter fabrics.

Pro Tip: Do a '10-minute tidy' before bed. Trust me—waking up in a clutter-free space is chef’s kiss.

Does the sound of any of this have you Feeling Overwhelmed? I’ve Got You!

Spring cleaning is great and all, but sometimes you need a little (or a lot of) help. If the thought of decluttering makes you want to hide under the covers, Calm the Chaos is here to do the hard work for you!

Let’s get your space back under control so you can enjoy an uncluttered Summer ahead!

An uncluttered and tidy pantry headed into summer? Yes please.