"S: Sort like with like. I: Identify what to keep. M: Make a home for it. P: Put it in containers. L: Label it. E: Establish a routine. Jenkins says she came up with this motto while working with clients and realizing that some of them would need help maintaining it after they no longer solicited her services. "Professional organizing is a luxury service," she says. "I wanted to make sure that when I walked out the door, they felt empowered to be able to continue on.""
"Many people have a spot that can become a black hole for clutter that's intimidating to even touch - whether that's an overflowing bedroom closet, a garage filled to the brim, or, in my case, a cabinet under the kitchen sink. These tasks need to be tackled at some point, and it's often difficult to settle on where exactly to start. Enter: the SIMPLE method."
"I put it to the test myself with my horrifying aforementioned kitchen cabinet. I must say that I'm thrilled with not only the results, but also the ease with which I achieved them. I steeled myself as I always do when approaching chores I've been dreading, but it turns out the dread was unwarranted."
"I began to tackle the first step: sorting.I quickly transformed an unidentifiable heap of stuffinto clear categories: dish care, floor, and surface cleaning products; outdoor items like plant food and bug spray; dog grooming tools; miscellaneous kitchen things like food prep gloves and a pot holder; and even a few me"
The SIMPLE method provides an organizing sequence for tackling cluttered spaces. It starts by sorting like with like, then identifying what to keep. Next, each item gets a designated home, followed by placing items into containers. Labels are added to make items easy to find and return. A routine is established to sustain the system over time. The method is presented as a practical approach for people who feel intimidated by cluttered areas such as closets, garages, or under-sink cabinets. A personal attempt applies the steps by sorting items into categories and continuing through the process to reduce dread and improve results.
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