Spring Cleaning Inspiration from Ashley Hatcher, Owner of the NEAT Method D.C.
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Ashley Hatcher, a professional organizer and owner of the NEAT Method in D.C., has shared some pictures to keep people inspired as they tackle their own "pandemic spring cleaning."
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Ashley Hatcher, a professional organizer and owner of the NEAT Method in D.C., recommends decanting, or unpackaging items and putting them in usable, uniform containers.
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Labels can ensure everyone in the household is on the same page about where things go.
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Dedicate shelves or areas on shelves to certain categories of items: Snacks, pastas, canned goods, etc.
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Keep items used for similar purposes in the same space.
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"Even if you can't take that bag out of the box and pour it into a container, even just having that bag is a lot more flexible, a lot more pliable. You could take it and roll it up as you're using more and more of the contents and stack it vertically in a basket to give you more space," Hatcher suggests.
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Keeping items of a certain type together will help you prevent over-stocking on things you already have.
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When tidying up, look for expired items you won't use and get rid of them.
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Organizing the fridge can help prevent food waste.
