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Who's ready for our Spring Cleaning Cure?
This is a totally free, 10-day program running April 1–April 10, 2026. Every single day, you’ll get one focused assignment delivered straight to your inbox — small enough to feel doable, impactful enough to make a difference. Some tasks are quick wins. Some require a little elbow grease. But this is important: you only do…
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January Cure 2026 Discussion
New year, new Cure! We’re kicking off the January Cure right here in the Forum, and we’d love to have you along. 💛 Every day in January, you’ll get one simple task — nothing overwhelming, just small changes that add up: clearing clutter hotspots, refreshing habits, making a plan for what you actually want your home to feel…
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Spring Cleaning Cure 2025 - Tasks & Discussions
Longer days, warmer weather, and that undeniable urge to refresh your space — it can only mean one thing: The Spring Cleaning Cure is back! 🌸🧹 We’ve already sprung forward with Daylight Saving Time, but the best way to really welcome the season is with a deep clean that makes your home feel brand new. Join us for this…
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Spring Cleaning AMA with Maxwell Ryan!
Welcome everyone! Maxwell is in the thread now answering all of your spring cleaning questions. Don't forget to join our Spring Cleaning Cure after to keep the momentum going 🎉
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removing acrylic paint (from kids crafts)
How do I remove acrylic paint from berber carpet that was spilled ?
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what to do with purged clothes still in great shape
Hi All, I just retired and happened to stumble on your amazing site and I also joined the much needed Cure Program. Any one have some thoughts on the best thing/place/people to donate/sell a closet full of really nice clothes that are still in great shape? Much appreciated - Lily
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Decluttering
Decluttering and organising my home especially closet. Any ideas? Even socks
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September Decluttering Cure 2025 Discussion
The Decluttering Cure is back, and we’re doing it together right here in the forum! 🎉 Decluttering doesn’t have to mean an all-day marathon — sometimes it’s just clearing a stack of papers, tackling that junk drawer, or giving one shelf a reset. Those little wins really do add up. Starting September 22, 2025, we’ll kick…
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looking for lists...
Hi! Did I miss a post that shared templates for home repairs or to create our own lists? I see our "choose your own adventure day" and some ideas shared, but it seems like there would be a day dedicated to coming up with our own lists from which to choose. Thanks!
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Cleaning Advice
What's an easy cleaning trick you love? I've been meaning to up my cleaning game but wanted to get some advice!
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January Cure 2025 - Tasks & Discussion
Looking to get your home in its best shape ever? Join our upcoming January Cure! This free program will help you improve your home in just 20 days — from editor-approved tricks and comprehensive checklists to methods that work like magic ✨ You can sign up for the January Cure right now by clicking here. The program will…
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Carpet/clothing moths SOS
I've been dealing with carpet moths for the last few months and have spent hours researching/trying to get rid of them. Luckily, I think I've got them under control—it seemed to be one main rug that had them—but I just came across this piece by @LizzyFrancis sharing her experience, and… 1) Lizzy, I feel for you so hard!!!…
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Where to donate, dispose and consign
I’m starting a “Swedish Death Cleaning” but need suggestions for places to donate, dispose of, and consign unwanted items.
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Decluttering Cure 2024 - Tasks & Discussion
Welcome to the first day of Apartment Therapy's Decluttering Cure! This free 14-day program will guide you on how to start decluttering your home, and by the end you’ll achieve a tidier space in just two weeks. (Sign up now if you haven't already to get each assignment delivered straight to your inbox.) Whether it’s your…
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Single Widow with a teenage daughter - starting over
I'm writing on behalf of my new boyfriend, Mike McLaughlin. Him and his daughter, Karrin (Tink) just lost their wife and step mother, Kristie 9 months ago. They had to move from a 4 bed to a 2 bed apartment. Stepping in i see a loving man and father trying just to grieve and survive and of course provide for Tink. But they…
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Trying to make myself into an organized person.
I never have been. My closet is always a mess. Things are thrown everywhere. I don’t put them back after I try them on my spare room. Looks like it exploded with clothing and shoes. I will take any advice on getting organized. It’s not in my spare room, but even though I have my calendar on losing things I also have severe…
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Previous maximalist/vintage collector, now chronic pain makes all homemaking/cleaning very difficult
Hi, I would love some advice on de-cluttering/simplifying/cleaning tips. I used to have shelves full of knick knacks, gallery walls, lots of treasures. Now I have fibromyalgia and 3 back surgeries in the last 5 years. I'm trying to limit the amount of stuff on the floors so I can use the robot vacuum. I'm also one of those…
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Hi There!
Introducing myself and wondering how someone with two jobs gets the time to declutter and get rid of stuff that your partner says they can't part with. I am a fan of southwest decorating and I love bohemian as well.
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Dish drainers
I recently purchased a dish drainer and utensil holder for what I thought was a stand-up disc drainer but the dish drainer clips to something that hangs on the wall what is the other piece I need
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Remove or mitigate cat smell
One of our beloved cats urinated inside a plywood cabinet. The mess sat unnoticed. Once found, I tried baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, steel brush, and enzyme urine deodorizer. Any other suggestions?
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Declutter Redesign & Relax..
I've decided it's time for a fresh new organized relaxing kind of life and I'm gonna make it happen 😁! Would appreciate any fresh new or even just different and simple ideas. Time to clean house ! Thanks 🙏
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Finally knocked a few home projects off the list this weekend
My wedding is coming up next weekend, and while almost all of the T's and I's are crossed and dotted there, I still needed somewhere to put my anxious energy — so we finally 1) installed an IKEA lamp that has been sitting on our dining room table for months, 2) installed a magnetic knife block, finally clearing counter…
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what's one small thing you do to your home before hosting friends?
living with two pets, I always, always have to make sure I vacuum the floors before guests come over. even if it's just for a brief visit I hate seeing pet hair on my floors.