Preparing for an Organised Home in 2026
Your Tidy 2026: Preparing an Organised Brisbane Home
Starting the new year with a fresh, organised home is the ultimate reset button. For those in Brisbane, where the climate encourages an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, an efficient home isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating calm, reducing stress, and making time for the things you truly love.
New Year, New You – Organising and Cleaning your home.
The Decluttering Deep Dive (Before the Clean)
You can’t organise clutter, and you can’t truly clean until the clutter is gone. This is the crucial first step to a successful home reset.
Key Decluttering Strategies
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The Category Sweep: Instead of tackling rooms, go by category. Gather all items of one type (e.g., all clothes, all books, all cleaning supplies) from every room. This prevents shuffling and forces you to see exactly how much you own.
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The “Keep, Donate, Trash” Method: Use the famous four-box or four-bag system: Keep, Donate/Sell, Trash, and a temporary Relocate box for items that belong elsewhere. Be ruthless—if you haven’t used it in a year, and it doesn’t hold significant sentimental value, let it go.
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Create a “Drop Zone”: Chaos often starts at the front door. Define a dedicated space for daily essentials: keys, mail, shoes, and bags. This simple habit cuts down on countertop clutter instantly.
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Tackle Digital Clutter: Don’t forget your digital life! Delete old photos, unsubscribe from unnecessary emails, and cancel forgotten paid apps. A clear mind starts with a clear inbox.
Pro Tip: Involve the family. Assign each person responsibility for their own space and possessions. Decluttering is a shared effort!
Strategic Cleaning & Organisation
Once your home is decluttered, the real cleaning and organisation can begin. Focus on systems that are easy to maintain, especially given Brisbane’s need for a breezy, low-maintenance lifestyle.
Essential Cleaning Tips for Brisbane Homes
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The Top-to-Bottom Rule: Always clean from the highest point (ceiling fans, light fixtures) down to the floors. Dust falls, so you only vacuum and mop once at the end.
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Focus on Air Quality: With the Brisbane climate, dust mites and allergens can be an issue.
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Dusting: Use a damp microfibre cloth to trap dust rather than simply spreading it around.
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Vacuuming: Invest in a quality vacuum with a HEPA filter and vacuum carpets and high-traffic areas weekly.
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Vents and Fans: Regularly wipe down ceiling fans and air conditioning vents to ensure clean airflow.
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Use Natural Cleaners: Harness the power of simple, non-toxic solutions. A paste of bicarb soda and vinegar is perfect for scrubbing shower grout, cleaning sinks, and degreasing stovetops. Eucalyptus oil is a great natural disinfectant.
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Seasonal Prep (Summer Focus): As Brisbane heads into summer, focus on:
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Outdoor Areas: Pressure wash the patio/deck and clean BBQ grates to be ready for entertaining.
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Wardrobe Rotation: Store bulky winter bedding and out-of-season clothes (washed and protected) in clear, labelled storage boxes.
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Humidity Management: Ensure good ventilation to prevent mould and mildew growth, especially in bathrooms and laundries.
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Organisation for Lasting Tidy
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Assign Every Item a “Home”: An item without a home will become clutter. Use simple storage solutions like baskets, bins, and drawer dividers to keep things grouped and contained.
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Pantry and Linen Co-ordination: Use airtight containers for pantry items and the simple folding method (putting fitted sheets and pillowcases inside the folded duvet cover) for bedding to create neat, compact bundles in the linen cupboard.
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Vertical Storage: Maximise space by using vertical shelves and wall hooks in laundries, garages, and closets.
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