An ounce of prevention...

Is worth a pound of cure.. as the saying goes. The same is true in organization.
A few extra minutes here and there can save you from hours of re-organizing in the future.

The 3 best clutter busters are:

Daily Habits. Daily maintenance habits are your best defense against accumulating and recurring clutter. Hang the coat up when you walk in the door, instead of throwing it on a chair; put your shoes away in the closet; put the mail in the office, not the kitchen counter. Don't just put things down, ask yourself if that is where it goes, if it isn't, take the extra minute to put them AWAY where they belong, so you can find then again when you need it, and to avoid cluttering up your space.

Thoughtful shopping. Spur of the moment, impulsive purchases most often end up as clutter. Giving thought first to if you really need an item, will help you avoid deciding what to do with it later. Also, implement the in-and-out rule to keep over accumulation at bay, and to ensure a proper place for your new item. For every new pair of shoes that come in, and old pair must go, for every new book, every new toy, kitchen gadget etc.

Daily Clean up. Even if it just 5 minutes before you go to bed, take a moment to tidy up loose ends and put things back where they belong. You can do this yourself or assign every family member a room. Put throw blankets back where they go, toys back in their place, take the recycle out etc. If you have not mastered the daily maintenance yet, this is the the next best thing. If you did not put the mail away when you walked in the door. Now is the time! Quit ignoring that it is there and move it now, before you place something else on top of it and can no longer find it, and the cycle begins again.