Time. It’s the one thing we never seem to have
enough of. As mums, we juggle a million things, work, school runs, meals, laundry, activities, and somehow keeping the house in order. But no matter how much we try to organise our days, there’s always something slowing us down.
And that something? Clutter.
It might not seem obvious at first, but the mess in our homes is quietly robbing us of precious time, time we could spend relaxing, connecting with our kids, or simply catching our breath.
How Clutter Steals Your Time
Think about how often you say:
“Where is your other shoe?”
“Has anyone seen the schoolbag?”
“I just bought a pack of hair bobbles, where have they all gone?”
“I know we have scissors, but I can’t find them. Just use your teeth.”
Sounds familiar? You’re not alone. Studies show that the average person spends up to 2.5 days per year searching for lost items in their own home. And as mums? It’s probably double that!
It’s not just the time spent looking for things. It’s the mental load of remembering where everything is (or should be). It’s the frustration of tidying up the same spaces over and over. It’s the exhaustion of constantly moving things from one pile to another, thinking, I’ll sort that later.
Why Decluttering Bit by Bit only gets you so far
Most of us try to tackle clutter little by little, a drawer here, a cupboard there, usually in the 10 spare minutes we have before the next task. But the problem is, clutter spreads. If we don’t address it fully, it just moves from one place to another, never really disappearing.
And so, the cycle continues.
The Real Solution? A Full Declutter & Smart Systems
What actually gives us our time back is decluttering properly, once and for all. Imagine a home where:
Everything has a place, and the kids know where to put things.
There’s no more frantic searching for shoes, school supplies, or missing lunch boxes.
Mornings are smoother because you’re not battling against clutter to get everyone out the door.
Evenings feel calmer because your home isn’t a constant reminder of unfinished tasks.
A full declutter, followed by simple, realistic organisation systems, is what transforms a home from overwhelming to manageable. Systems like:
Drop zones near the door so kids’ shoes, bags, and coats always have a home.
A toy rotation system to keep mess under control and keep kids engaged.
An easy laundry system so clothes don’t pile up in random places.
Decluttering by category, not by space, so you don’t just move clutter around.
Taking Back Your Time
If you feel like you’re constantly running out of time, it’s not you, it’s your clutter. The good news? You don’t have to live like this. A decluttered home isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating space for what truly matters, less searching, less stress, and more time for what you love.
If doing it alone feels overwhelming, you don’t have to. With the Neatly’s support, you can finally reclaim your home and your time.
So, the question isn’t Do I have time to declutter? The question is: How much more time will I lose if I don’t?
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What’s your biggest issue with clutter in your home?
0%Stresses me out
0%Not bring able to find things
0%Lack of space
0%Spending too much time tidying
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