We have entered into a brand new year and new years bring on a desire in us all to start fresh with many people deciding to declutter and get their homes organised. 

We have entered into a brand new year and new years bring on a desire in us all to start fresh with many people deciding to declutter and get their homes organised. 

This is not really surprising as the Christmas period brings a lot of new items which we need to find space for. Along with this, Christmas takes us all out of our routines and organising your home is a great way to get back to feeling more normal. 

But organising your entire home is a big task and to stop yourself from getting overwhelmed it is a great idea to take it slowly and realise that you do not have to get it all done in one day. Self storage will be a big help. 

Within this article, we will tell you our top tips for an organised home and how our storage will help.

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Make A List 

Before you begin, make a list of everywhere you think needs organising and, if you want, you could arrange it into the rooms which will be easier and the rooms which will be harder. Doing this will allow you to see how much you have to do and estimate how long it will take. You now have a plan of action for your decluttering which will really aid in stopping you feeling overwhelmed. 

Once you are done organising, make having a list a regular part of your life. They are a great way to keep track of what you need to do and what you need to prepare for the day, week and month ahead. 

Keep the list in a place where everyone can see it such as the kitchen. And it is a great idea to use a chalkboard or whiteboard as these will allow you to reuse them over and over making them much more sustainable than a paper pad. 

Do One Room At A Time

We have already touched on this but it is crucial that you don’t go in all guns a’blazing and try to tackle your entire house in one day. Trying to do it like this will only leave you feeling overwhelmed and less likely to finish the task of decluttering. As we have already said, having a list and a plan of action is a great way in order to stop feeling overwhelmed so make sure to do this first. 

Take your time and do it one room at a time. Whether you start in the easiest room or the hardest is entirely up to you but doing it one room at a time will stop you from getting stressed out and giving up your organising mission. 

If you have a big organising mission on your hands you can even break it down into smaller sessions – organising a set of drawers first, then your wardrobe etc. 

Keep Surfaces Clear 

Whether it is your kitchen worktops or your coffee table, try to keep surfaces as clear as possible because clutter has a habit of quickly breeding in places that are already cluttered.

A great way to do this in your kitchen would be to hang your utensils on the walls, make use of all the space by adding shelves to areas such as under the sink and by using sink caddies. In the living room, find items such as coffee tables that have storage areas or places where you can add storage boxes. It is also a good idea to have areas for everything such as a place to put your post, a hook to hang your coat and bag, a pot for all your pens. These are really simple ways to keep your surfaces clutter free and help make your home feel much more organised. 

Have A Place For Everything And Label It All

Giving everything a place of its own whether that’s in a specific storage box or jar will make life so much easier.

Once you have decided on where an item is going to live, put a label on it so it is clear to everyone what should be in this space. This will make it so much easier to put things away and make it so everyone knows where everything is. 

Be Honest With Yourself 

How long has it been since you wore that top? When was the last time you used that sleeping bag/coffee grinder/tent/slow cooker etc.? 

If the answer is over a year and the item’s use isn’t dependent on a certain season, it is time to be ruthless and take that item to a charity shop or, if you have a lot of items, do a car boot sale. 

We can all get very hung up on keeping things “just in case”  but this will only lead you to have a cluttered, disorganised home so it is important to ask yourself these questions and to be honest with yourself.

Ask Before You Buy

Another moment in which it is important to ask questions is before you buy new items. 

Do you really need it? Will you get plenty of use/wear out of it? Are you just buying it because it’s on trend? 

Asking yourself questions such as these will stop you from buying more items that fill up all the space you have made, making your decluttering pointless. 

Use Our Self Storage Newbury 

Our storage will be great for your organising mission. If you find yourself with a lot of items that you aren’t sure you still want or need but you are having trouble parting with them, you could store that in one of our storage units. This will give you the time to go through everything and make decisions about what you truly want/need. Also, once the item is out of the house, it may help you realise that you really don’t need it.

Our storage would also be a great place to store seasonal items. If you spend your summers camping but don’t go in winter, then you could bring your tent and all your camping equipment to us. Our units would also be a great place to store seasonal clothing as they are all clean and dry. 

Why You Should Choose Our Self Storage Newbury 

There are a lot of self storage facilities to choose from and, in this section, we will look at why you should choose our Newbury store. 

5-Star Customer Service

At our Newbury store, you will receive 5-star customer service from our team. They are all highly knowledgeable about self storage and will be able to help you every step of the way. They will give you a warm, friendly welcome each time you come to your unit. 

This is what JC had to say about the Newbury team and store:

“I recently used Cinch Storage in Newbury for about 8 months, and I am beyond happy with the experience. From start to finish, the service was exceptional, special S/O to Peter and Drew. These two went above and beyond, making what could have been a stressful process incredibly easy and pleasant.

Peter and Drew were not only friendly and welcoming, but also highly professional. They took the time to understand my storage needs, answered all my questions, and were genuinely accommodating at every step. Moving items into storage can often be complicated, but these guys made it straightforward and stress-free. The facility itself is clean, secure, and well-maintained, which gave me full confidence that my belongings were in good hands.

The level of customer service provided was truly outstanding. Peter and Drew were attentive, approachable, and consistently went out of their way to ensure everything was perfect. I honestly cannot thank them enough for their help.

If you’re looking for storage in Newbury, I can’t recommend Cinch Storage highly enough. A definite 6/5 stars! Thanks again to the amazing team at Cinch Storage.”

Variety Of Units To Choose From 

At our Newbury store, our units range from 10 sq ft to 840 sq ft so no matter how much you need to store with to get your home organised, we will have a unit that meets your needs.

Convenient Location

Our Newbury store is conveniently located at Newspaper House, Faraday Rd, Newbury RG14 2AD, just down the road from Enterprise Car & Van Hire – Newbury. We are a 5 minute drive, down the A339, from the centre of Newbury. 

Flexible Rental Contracts

All of our storage comes with flexible rental contracts so you can change your storage at any time. You are also free to leave your unit before your rental period ends. We just need you to give us a short period of notice. You will be refunded for any unused days, something that none of our competitors offer. 

Safe And Secure Storage

Each of our units is fitted with an alarm and smoke and fire detectors. There is 24/7 CCTV surveillance around the entire Newbury facility. Your belongings will be safe with us. 

Ready To Get Organised With Our Self Storage Newbury? 

Our storage will help you to get organised by providing you with a safe place to store all those items that you aren’t sure about and all your seasonal items. 

Staying organised will require you to keep on top of everything and to be truly honest with yourself about certain items and really thinking before you buy anything – do I really need this? 

If you use our tips and our storage, you will keep your home organised and decluttered throughout this new year and all the ones to come. 

Find out more about our Newbury storage or give us a call on: 01249 736 398