Getting organised for the new year is a great way to start 2025 on a high (Image: Getty)
Starting the with a clean, organised can work wonders for your mental state – so if you’ve been spending the last few days frantically in time for 2025, you’re not alone.
However, you don’t need to spend hours decluttering, as there are several important tasks that can be carried out in as little as 10 minutes or less.
Knowing where to start with your decluttering is crucial, as this is often half the battle of getting the job done.
And according to cleaning influencer on , there are five areas that everybody should clear out for the start of the new year.
Not just in your home, but on your phone too, these tips will allow you to step into 2025 with a fresh mindset and surroundings to match.
Doing a ‘digital declutter’ is the perfect way to start 2025 fresh (Image: Getty)
Digital declutter
The first thing Chantel suggests doing is going through your phone or tablet and deleting everything you don’t need that’s just taking up space. And if you have an iPhone, one nifty photo trick could help you free up more space for 2025.
She said: “Look at any unused apps you have, favourites tabs, or duplicate photos.
“To clear duplicate photos, scroll all the way down on your photo app. Under Utilities, you’ll see Duplicates.
“Click on this and here’s where you can merge or delete duplicate pictures.”
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Wardrobe
Next, it’s time to head to your wardrobe – but there’s no need to feel overwhelmed, as all you need to do is pick five items you no longer wear that you can donate to charity.
Whether that means taking it to a shop or organisation that is taking in donations, it’s a great way to make space and do something good in return.
Mugs and cups
Simlarly, a clear-out of your kitchen cupboards could be in order – so have a look and pick out five mugs or cups that you no longer use.
Then, donate these to charity, too, if they’re in good enough condition.
Makeup
When was the last time you really cleared out your makeup collection? Chances are, there are some products that have expired, so it could be worth chucking them out.
Chantel shared the following handy guide for how long makeup products tend to last once they have been opened. So if you’ve got any in your drawer or bag that are older, consider replacing them.
- Mascara and eyeliner – 3-6 months
- Foundation and concealer – 6-12 months
- Lipsticks and lipglosses – 1-2 years
- Lipliners – up to one year
Subscriptions
Finally, one tip that could work wonders for your wallet is to go through your bank statements carefully and identify any subscription services that you no longer use.
Chances are there’s a TV streaming platform, music site or any other service that you don’t use enough to justify paying for. So by cancelling these, you can save yourself a bit of money heading into 2025.