Work on one section at a time, focusing on being thorough rather than rushing through the process.

Give yourself enough time for the task, whether it takes a few hours or a whole weekend, and avoid setting strict deadlines.

Sort your items into four groups: junk to throw away, things to keep and store neatly, items to sell or donate, and things to move to a more suitable room.

If you have not used something in over two years, it is time to let it go.

Use shelves, dividers, or organisers to store the items you keep and make the most of your space.

Clean all surfaces, such as walls and window sills, from top to bottom. After that, vacuum or mop the floors.