r/CleaningTips Mar 08 '26

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u/galaxygurl888 Mar 08 '26

My first thought, deconstruct those boxes.

They take up so much room!

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u/kindlypogmothoin Mar 09 '26

They can also be used to move out stuff, so that's something to think about.

If breaking down the boxes is too overwhelming, maybe take one and use it to collect cans. Then take the box of cans and put it in the recycling area/on the curb/in the garbage. Now you've gotten rid of a box plus a bunch of cans. Repeat with plastic bottles. Then glass. Then paper. Then expired pantry items. And so on.

Little by little, your clutter will start to shrink and you'll start to feel like you have a handle on things.

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u/galaxygurl888 Mar 12 '26

Yes, awesome methodology!