Preventing the living room from becoming a drop zone is its own challenge, but the problem can feel less pressing if the items that actually belong there are already organized. If there is less in the room already, those mysterious add-ons that always seem to pile up won’t seem so overwhelming—and there may even be more space for storage. Plus, once clutter is cleared, the room will feel completely clean, not just halfway there. Toss these unnecessary items for a living room that feels decluttered, at least some of the time.
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Also consider how often the blanket is washed—if it gets used every time someone is sick or the pets lie on it often, it could carry just as much dirt, dust, and germs as unwashed bedsheets. If you end up keeping a much-loved blanket, be sure to give it a wash before putting it back on the sofa.
