11 Diwali Cleaning Hacks That Don't Require a Week Off

6. 15-Minute Living Room Declutter Using the 90/90 Rule

Materials needed: two baskets or boxes labeled "keep" and "donate", a timer, note pad. Use the 90/90 rule: if you haven’t used an item in 90 days and won’t in the next 90, consider donating or storing it. Set a 15-minute timer for a quick declutter of surfaces and coffee tables. Place items into the “keep” or “donate” box quickly—decisions beat perfection here. Time estimate: 15 minutes per room for surface-level clearing. Pro tip: Make donation drop-offs part of regular errands to keep momentum. This quick decision-making method reduces clutter fast and makes decorating simpler before guests arrive, a strategy supported by decluttering features in mainstream lifestyle coverage (Indian Express highlights rapid declutter approaches).