Self Storage Finders: Tips for Cleaning Out a Home After a Loved One Dies
Maeve shares top tips on how to clean out a home after a loved one dies.
Have you recently lost a loved one? Maeve shares house cleaning tips with SelfStorageFinders.com in their post, 7 Tips for Cleaning Out a Home After a Loved One Dies.
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Cleaning out a house after a loved one passes away is always tough, especially if every item reminds you of them. While there’s no easy way to do it, there are ways to make the process a little less painful.
Start With a Walking Tour
Maeve Richmond, founder of Maeve’s Method, says walking through the house before taking things apart can be therapeutic.
“You may choose to take photos as you walk around, or perhaps carry a notebook to write down thoughts that enter your mind,” she said. “Give yourself at least an hour to do this, as you walk you will no doubt pick things up, open and close doors, but resist the immediate temptation throw anything out. There will be plenty of time for this once the process of deconstructing the home begins.”
Keep Greed Out of It
Richmond says the “I don’t know” zone can actually help your family avoid fighting. “This zone is meant for items, both large and small, where an easy decision cannot be made in the moment, or where two parties disagree. Ask everyone involved in clearing to honor this space, and to move things into this zone when it is unclear what choice to make. We find that doing this allows strong emotions to dissipate. As the home begins to clear, those gathered can begin to review the ‘I don’t know’ items and begin discussion with clearer, calmer heads.”
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