Clean your Launch Pad Entry way area, week 4

Let's have designated area for coats, bags, shoes, keys, and pet items. This place where you drop your things, when you walk in and out the door. It doesn’t have to be a large space and anyone can have one.

If you don’t have a designated launch pad, now’s a great time to create one for your family. You can create a launch pad in any of the following areas:

Foyer Hall closet Kitchen Garage Laundry Room

THE ORGANIZING PROCESS

PREPARE.  Gather 6 bins, one for each of the following.  

Keep Donate/sell Trash/Recycle Other Room Shoes Accessories

SORT  

Sort through everything in the space.  Empty it completely as you go. Divide everything into the 6 bins listed above (or more if needed).  Purge the items you no longer want, use, love or need.  Get rid of as much clutter as you can. CLEAN  

Vacuum or mop the floor Wash rugs Wipe down door, baseboards, doorknobs and switch plates Wipe down all shelving Dust lights

ORGANIZE.

It’s time to go through everything in the bins. Put the “other room” items where they belong. Toss the trash in the trash can outside. Place donations in your car and “to sell” items in the garage.  When organizing things in the bins, remove one item at a time, categorizing as you go.  Here are some items you could store in your launch pad area.

Shoes Back packs/Purses Keys Reusable Grocery Bags Umbrellas Calendars Jackets/Coats Cold Weather Accessories Dog walking items Mail Chore Charts Electronic charging cords