The bedroom is supposed to be a calm place where we relax after a long, stressful day. However, since it’s a space in our home that not many people can see or access, we tend to put it at the bottom of our ‘To-Clean’ list when it should be the last place to prevent clutter from accumulating.
It is common for the bedroom to become a dumping ground for things we don’t want guests to see. It may have started off with a few pieces of outfits that you have tried on and left out in the morning, empty bottles of skincare products that you always forget to throw out, and other miscellaneous items. Before you know it, your bedroom has turned into a huge pile of clutter.
Below, we’ll show you some tips on how to clean & declutter your bedroom and how it affects your overall well-being.
How a Messy & Decluttered Bedroom Affects You
Our environment plays a big part in our sleep quality. Even if you invested in a good mattress, achieving high-quality sleep would still be difficult if your room’s state is not ideal for sleeping. Furthermore, a messy bedroom can affect our mental well-being. Here are some examples of the adverse effects of a messy bedroom on our overall well-being:
- Poor night’s sleep
- Harder time falling asleep
- Increased stress and anxiety
- Lowered productivity
- Poor memory
- Difficulty to focus
- Triggers allergies
Benefits of a Clean Bedroom
Keeping your bedroom tidy and clutter-free will not only bring organisation to your life but also have some positive effects on both your physical and psychological well-being, such as:
- A more comfortable environment
- Higher sleep quality
- Clearer mind
- Less stress
- Less distraction
- Higher productivity levels
- Overall happiness
How To Clean and Declutter Your Bedroom
Now that you know how a tidy room enhances your quality of life, try out these cleaning and decluttering tips to get started.
#1 Sort Your Items
First things first – decide what to keep and not to keep. This way, you will have an idea of how much storage and space you need for the items you’ve decided to keep in your bedroom. The best way to sort your items is by making four piles:
- Throw – items that are no longer usable
- Donate/Sell – items that are still in good condition but are no longer useful for you
- Store – necessary items that you occasionally use
- Keep – essential items that you use daily and should be kept accessible
Once you’ve finished creating these piles, remove all the items that you put in the “Throw” and “Donate/Sell” sections. Only the “Store” and “Keep” piles should remain in your room. Sorting your items is a good headstart for cleaning since it will help you keep track of how much of your things are staying and going and prevent you from getting overwhelmed.
#2 Organise Your Clothes
You can get started by gathering all the pieces of clothing you see in your bedroom – on the bed, desk, or chair. If you have fresh laundries that have been left piling up for days, make sure to finish folding them as well. Once you’ve gathered all your clothes and separated the fresh ones from the unclean ones, then you can start organising them.
The main goal of organising your clothes is to come up with a new ‘clothing system’ that works best for you. Below are some tips that you can use as a guide:
- Donate all the clothes you no longer wear – For some people, this might be hard to do because each piece of clothing has a sentimental value to them. But think about it this way; you’ll make other people happy by donating clothes that have given you happiness & confidence at some point in your life!
- Separate all your out-of-season clothes – store away winter clothes that you only get to wear on occasional overseas trips.
- Pick a sorting system that works for you – you can arrange them by type (e.g. short sleeves, long sleeves, sleeveless), by colour, by occasion, etc.
- Repeat this process for the rest of your wardrobe – accessories like shoes, belts, bags, and more also take up unnecessary space. Ensure that you follow the same wardrobe system to keep things consistent.
- Consider reserving a space for fresh laundries and clothes that you will re-wear – Having dedicated storage for these clothes will prevent them from mounting up again in your bedroom.
#3 Sort Through Your Drawers and Storage Areas
Similar to our first step, decide what’s going and what’s not. This will reduce your clutter and free up space to store essential items. If you have too much stuff, you don’t have to finish sorting them in one go. But if you have the energy, time and motivation – clear them out in one day!
#4 Clear Surface Clutter
After you’ve finished the big tasks, focus on the smaller ones. Check surfaces such as the bedside table, vanity desks and chairs for any clutter or items that need to be returned to their rightful places. If you have a habit of dropping small objects like keys or jewellery on furniture surfaces, consider getting a trinket tray and placing them on your table to prevent surface clutter from reaccumulating.
#5 Replace Your Curtains & Dust Your Furniture
After you’ve finished the big tasks, focus on the smaller ones. Check surfaces such as the bedside table, vanity desks and chairs for any clutter or items that need to be returned to their rightful places. If you have a habit of dropping small objects like keys or jewellery on furniture surfaces, consider getting a trinket tray and placing them on your table to prevent surface clutter from reaccumulating.
#6 Vacuum or Sweep The Floor
Now that you have gotten rid of the clutter, it’s time to make your floor spotless. When you’re cleaning the floor, make sure you don’t miss the areas that are behind/under furniture. If your floor is made of tiles or hardwood, you can also use a mild disinfectant and water solution to deep clean the area.
#7 Replace The Bedsheets & Clean Your Mattress
One of the key benefits of having a clean bedroom is improving sleep quality, so make sure you don’t skip cleaning your bed. Start by removing your old bed sheet and pillowcases so you can vacuum your mattress and pillows. We also suggest rotating your mattress as it helps extend its lifespan. After caring for your mattress, change your bedsheets, blanket, and pillowcase to fresh ones. If you need new pillows or duvets, check out Sealy’s collection of bedding accessories.
You’ve finished cleaning, and now your room is all nice and tidy – what’s next? Simple. Make the best effort to stick to your decluttering system until it becomes a habit. This way, you won’t have to go through the stress of having a messy bedroom again.
We hope that you learned a lot from our tips. Happy cleaning!
