Back to School = Time for a House Shred
School is back… and if you’re feeling the urge to get your house back in order after the beautiful chaos of summer holidays, you’re not alone.
The lunches, the outings, the extra mess, the constant snacks…
Summer has a way of turning even the most organised home into a lived-in, slightly chaotic wonderland.
And now that routines are returning, you might be looking around thinking:
“Okay… it’s time. We need a reset.”
Enter: The House Shred.
Not in a scary, overhaul-your-entire-life kind of way.
More like the home version of getting back into a good rhythm after a few weeks off.
Your Home Doesn’t Need Perfection, It Needs a Routine
Think about exercise for a second.
After a holiday, you don’t usually jump straight into a 6-day-a-week bootcamp.
You start small:
a walk
a stretch
a few simple habits
consistency over intensity
Decluttering and organising works the exact same way.
Your home doesn’t need a total transformation overnight.
It needs a few intentional “reps” to get things back into shape.
What Is a “House Shred”?
A House Shred is a fresh-season reset.
It’s about clearing out what built up over summer and setting up simple systems so your home supports your everyday life again.
Think:
less visual clutter
smoother mornings
easier school-day routines
fewer piles of random stuff
more breathing space
It’s not about having a showroom house.
It’s about feeling calmer in your own space.
5 Simple House Shred Moves to Start This Week
1. Start with the “Drop Zone”
School bags, hats, shoes, drink bottles… they all need a home.
If your entryway currently looks like a sporting goods store exploded, start here.
A few hooks or baskets can make mornings instantly easier.
2. Do a Pantry Post-Holiday Reset
Summer tends to bring in extra treats, half-used ingredients, and random snack clutter.
Take 10 minutes to:
toss expired items
group snacks together
create one easy lunchbox section
Small change, big impact.
3. Declutter the Kids’ Clothing
If it doesn’t fit, it goes.
Back-to-school is the perfect time to quickly check:
too-small uniforms
worn-out shoes
clothes no one actually wears
Less clutter = less laundry stress.
4. Pick One Hot Spot (Not the Whole House!)
Every home has that one area that collects everything.
A kitchen bench.
The dining table.
That chairdrobe in the bedroom.
Choose ONE spot and clear it fully.
That’s your first “workout win.”
5. Set Up One Simple System
Organising isn’t about pretty containers.
It’s about making life easier.
Ask yourself:
What’s one thing that would make our weekdays run smoother?
Maybe it’s:
a homework station
a better lunchbox setup
a family calendar
a toy rotation system
Start there.
The Goal: A Home That Supports Real Life
Just like fitness, the magic isn’t in doing everything perfectly for a week…
It’s in creating habits and systems that actually last.
A little consistent effort goes further than one massive decluttering marathon that leaves you exhausted.
And if you want support?
That’s what I’m here for.
At Sorted, I help busy families simplify their homes, clear the clutter, and create spaces that feel calm, functional, and easy to maintain.
Because your home should work for you — not demand more of your energy.