It’s sadly all too easy for our homes to become overcrowded with products, toys, gifts, clothes and more that we no longer use or need, especially after Christmas when we may have received more items
A mum has shared a clever yet quirky de-cluttering hack to help get your home more organised and free of unwanted items.
It’s easy for our homes to become overcrowded with products, toys, gifts, clothes and more that we no longer use or need. Many of us cling onto our possessions, hoarding them in case we may need them one day in the future.
This then makes it hard to have a proper clear out and make space in the cupboards for newer things we actually need or want. After Christmas, this is all the more apparent given many of us receive thoughtful gifts or things we’ve asked for – and they all need a place to be kept without getting in the way.
Organisation and decluttering guru Casey Jones has come to the rescue with a very simple yet effective way to help people spruce up their homes and get them more organised.
In her Instagram bio, she describes the purpose of her page as: “Teaching busy mums to live intentionally, minimally, simply and clutter free to make room for more of what matters”, and it seems to be hitting a chord.
The influencer has amassed a loyal following of almost 300K on the hit photo and video sharing platform, with fans keen for her insight and guidance.
Recently, she shared the benefits of the so-called “poo rule”, which both amused and amazed social media users. In a video clip, Casey can be seen sitting on the ground sorting through a litany of items.
Text overlaid the footage reads: “Decluttering became so much easier when I learned about the poop rule”. In the caption accompanying the popular video, Casey penned: “Have you heard of the [poo] rule?
“When decluttering, ask yourself – if this item was covered in poop, would I replace it? If the answer is no, you likely don’t see value in that item anymore and it’s safe to declutter.”
People were keen to share their thoughts in the comments section. One joked: “I would throw away literally everything lol”.
Another said: “Lol this is so perfect and takes all the guesswork out of it hahahaha”, while a third reflected: “I asked myself if I throw all this away can I afford to replace it.”
Another tagged a friend and said: “a great way to think about it”, while someone else – trying it out in real time – said: “I’m currently sitting exactly like that lol decluttering my stationery/books/paper cupboard at home.”
Others had heard slightly different variations of the rule, with one person asking: “Oh I thought the poop rule was: if this was covered in poop would you wash it off to keep it or throw it away? If you wouldn’t bother washing it, get rid of it.”
Casey replied: “You can ask either of those questions for sure! Both work great!”
