Sorting by Category: The Secret to an Organized Home
- Galina Mao
- Mar 22
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 31

Why Organizing by Category Works Best? Most people tackle clutter by going room by room, but this can actually make things harder. The best way? Sort by category instead. Here’s why:
Steps to Smarter Organizing:
✔ Seeing Everything at Once – Imagine pulling every pair of jeans out of your closet. Seeing 20 in a pile makes it MUCH easier to decide which ones to let go of. You won’t notice those extras when they’re scattered across different drawers and rooms.
✔ Sort First, Then Decide – Before deciding what to donate, first group like items together. This will help you see duplicates, worn-out pieces, or things you forgot you even owned.
✔ Prioritize What You Actually Use – If you always reach for the same 5 sweaters, why keep 15 others? Sorting by category helps you recognize what you truly use vs. what’s just taking up space.
✔ Everything Needs a Home – Once you’ve sorted, assign a dedicated place for each category. This makes it easier to maintain organization and ensures you’re not just shuffling clutter around.
💡 Small Step, Big Impact: Start with just one category—like shoes, kitchen gadgets, or books—and experience the instant relief of a streamlined, clutter-free space!
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