For safety, efficiency and peace of mind - here's how you can start decluttering and organising your home.
1️⃣ Start Small – Choose one area at a time - such as a cupboard, kitchen or spare room. Sorting smaller spaces first prevents the process from becoming too overwhelming.
2️⃣ Sort and Categorise – Use the Keep, Donate, and Discard method whereby you Keep what is essential, sentimental or useful; Donate items in good conditon that you no longer need or want; and Discard anything broken, expired or unnecessary.
3️⃣ Secure Important Documents – Gather crucial documents such as passports, birth/marriage/death certificates, insurance policies, and medical records. Store them in a waterproof, fireproof folder and place them somewhere easy to access in an emergency.
4️⃣ Prepare a Grab-Bag – Pack a bag with essentials in case of evacuation - copies of important documents, medications and first aid kit, emergency contacts, non-perishable food and water, torch and batteries, change of clothes and sturdy shoes.
5️⃣ Protec Valuables and Essentials – In case of floods, keep sentimental items, electronics and important papers off the floor. Secure heavy furniture, and other sentimental items to walls, and avoid storing breakables on high shelves to prevent damage in an earthquake. To ensure quick and clear exit in a fire, maintain clear pathways and avoid clutter around doors and windows.
Decluttering and organising your home isn't just about tidiness - it's about creating a safe and prepared living space so you can respond in emergencies quickly, and protect yourself, your family, and your belongings.
