Nothing should be thrown on the floor. Not dirty clothes, not clean clothes, not clothes from your suitcase, or your children’s uniforms. The floor isn’t the place for paper of any kind—newspapers, paper plates with last night’s leftovers, wrapping paper, receipts, important documents or mail.
The floor isn’t a dumping zone. Don’t drop the dog’s leash on the floor, the towels, or whatever else you have in your hands. You have counters, hooks, shelves, closets, hangers, containers, and, most importantly, trash cans, for a reason. Pick it up, and put it away.
Get rid of the clutter. Start with what’s on the floor.
Nancy Nemitz, a Red Mountain Ranch resident, is a professional organizer and owner of Create the Space Professional Organizing LLC. For more information, call (480) 223-8939. Visit her Web site at www.createthespace.com, or send an e-mail to nancy@createthespace.com. She will help you find your floor again.