427 10 five minute decluttering tasks for when you have no time

Ever feel like you just don't have time to declutter, but your space is starting to overwhelm you? What if you could make a visible difference to your home in just five minutes? Could completing ten quick tasks in an hour completely reset your space and give you that fresh start you've been craving? 🔗 Read / Listen more: https://declutterhub.com/427 In this episode, hosts Ingrid and Lesley reveal their brilliant strategy for tackling decluttering when time is tight. They've designed ten quick decluttering tasks that follow a natural flow through your home, so you can either grab five minutes here and there to tick off one task, or dedicate an hour to complete the entire circuit and achieve a satisfying whole-house reset. These aren't just random tasks plucked from thin air. Ingrid and Lesley have carefully curated activities that genuinely make a difference to how your space looks and feels, starting from your donation station and moving through your car, hallway, kitchen, living room, and even your digital spaces. They share practical tips on creating systems that work, like establishing a proper umbrella home base and implementing pen recycling schemes. You'll discover why certain drawers are easier wins than others, and learn clever strategies for managing the endless accumulation of kitchen pens and digital clutter that quietly builds up in your camera roll and email inbox. Throughout the episode, the hosts keep things realistic and achievable. They acknowledge that perfection isn't the goal, progress is. Whether you're a busy parent, a working professional, or simply someone who feels overwhelmed by the thought of decluttering, these bite-sized tasks offer a manageable entry point. The beauty of this approach is its flexibility. Grab a single five-minute slot whilst the kettle boils, or block out an hour on the weekend for a complete home refresh. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 30 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering. Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Book - you can order a copy of Reset Your Home, Unpack your emotions and your clutter, step by step here https://declutterhub.com/book/ Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected] Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices