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Resolution #4: Get Clean and Organized - Organize It SWFL

Series: Turn Your New Year Resolutions Into Actions - A Year of Opportunity!

By Libby DeLucien, Organize It SWFL December 19, 2023

The 21st century is all about minimalism and organization. We are now more focused on getting rid of the clutter and living a simpler life. This means that we need to be more organized in order to make the most out of our space and time.

The 20th century was a very maximalist century, focused on accumulating as many things as possible. However, this approach does not work anymore and it’s time for us to get clean and organize our lives. There are plenty of tools available that can help us achieve this goal, from apps to physical organizers and professional cleaning companies. In addition, there are also several techniques that can be used such as decluttering, organizing spaces, creating routines and setting goals.

With some effort and dedication, we can get clean and organized in no time!

You’ll Feel Better

Clutter can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. From increased frustration levels to feeling overwhelmed, the effects of clutter can be far-reaching. But there is hope - by taking steps to reduce the clutter in your home, you can take back control of your life and feel better.

By reducing the amount of clutter in your home, you will start to notice a change in how you feel. You’ll be able to think more clearly and find it easier to focus on tasks at hand. You’ll also have more energy and be able to enjoy activities that you may have been avoiding due to feeling overwhelmed or frustrated by all the mess around you.

Here are a few of our cleaning and organizing tips:

We recommend to always organize first then do the cleaning. 

When organizing follow the 6 Basic Rules of Organizing 

Rule 1: Commit Yourself to Organizing Your Life

Rule 2: Imagine Your Ideal Lifestyle

Rule 3: Finish Discarding First

Rule 4: Tidy by Category, Not by Location

Rule 5: Follow the Right Order

clothes, books, papers, common areas and sentimental items

Rule 6: Ask Yourself If It Sparks Joy

Once the area has been purged and organized we can then start the cleaning process. 

You Can Hire a Service 

We understand that not everyone is a fan of cleaning or organizing their home. That's why there are services where you can hire someone to do the task for you. We provide quality service and make sure that your house is spotless after we're done with it. We also understand that some of you out there dont have the time or energy to do it yourself. That's why our service is perfect for those who want an easy and hassle-free way of getting their home clean without having to lift a finger.

A Little About Organize It SWFL:


We are locally owned and family operated since 2014. We currently service Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero and Lehigh. We provice SWFL with consistent, convenient and caring service. We love supporting our community. One way we do this is by partnering with Cleaning For A Reason, a non-profit organization that provides free house cleaning services for anyone battling cancer. 

Cleaning and organizing your home will change your life and the lives of your children. 


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