Small daily decluttering chores can make a big difference.

Organizing your home takes time and effort, but it doesnt have to be one big daunting project.

In fact, when it comes to decluttering, its the little things that make a difference.

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There is a real feeling of accomplishment that comes with getting things done.

Doing little things each day helps keep us on top of it all.

Dont know where to get started?

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Below weve rounded up 21 of their go-to mini chores.

Make the bed

I make my bed every morning.

It really is the biggest bang-for-your-buck tidying activity you’re free to do.

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And all it takes is 30 seconds!

The day doesnt feel ready to begin until Ive done that.

There is also the mindfulness aspect to this.

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At night, you pull down the covers and slip into bed for a good nights sleep.

You rest more peacefully and better when you enter a bed that is sleep-ready.

Pooja Naik, organizing consultant atOrganizing With You, Inc. Reich

One small tidying task I do every day is keeping my refrigerator clean and organized.

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Jeffrey Phillip, professional organizer and interior designer

I wipe down the glass shower door after my shower.

Only wash as many clothes as you have time to put away immediately.

Try not to let laundry baskets stay full.

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Note: There are laundry baskets that flatten so they can be more easily stored.

Like anything else, avoided clothing can become big, messy mounds which are overwhelming to deal with.

Tova Weinstock, professional organizer atTidy Tova

Pick up clothes laying around the house.

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Or better yet, dont put clothes anywhere they arent supposed to go.

Hang up coats, put laundry in the bin and put clothes in the closet or drawers.

Melissa Levy, founder ofDeclutter + Design

Clear surfaces

Clear off countertops.

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So do lots of other things throughout the day.

Levy

Maintain clear surfaces and countertops.

Countertops are actually the hidden workhorses of the home.

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Keeping them neat and clear goes a long way.

When they are not being used, a clear surface reads as clean, open and airy.

When needed, it becomes a drop zone, baking area, desk or even a game night centerpiece.

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Phillip

I neatly fold throws on the couch and fluff pillows.

Less than a minute, and the living room feels refreshed.

I do this continually all day long, and particularly when I finish using a space.

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Turner

Sometimes I leave dirty dishes but never without soaking them in water.

Theres nothing more frustrating than wasting time scraping off food scraps when it can be so easily avoided.

Weinstock

I put my keys back in my purse.

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Theres a lot thats uncertain in life.

Its comforting to always know where your keys are!

And extremely frustrating when you have to spend time looking for them.

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Rogers

I look at my papers every day, so bills, RSVPs, important messages dont get ignored.

I have a proven system for paper organization!

My rule: If I take it out, I have to put it back.

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The goal for me is to leave a space the way I want it to be when I return.

ensure that there is easy access to things that are used frequently.

Rogers

Keep shoes in the entryway

I maintain a shoe-free home.

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It also shifts your mood and mindset from outside to home.

Smith

I tidy the entry area shoes away, coats and accessories hung or put away, etc.

So I venture to thoroughly clean one area of my home every day.

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I pick an area and venture to tidy up with a timer.

No more than 5 minutes, but I venture to be consistent.

The important thing is to do the little things each day.

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Naik

Discard trash and unwanted items

When something becomes trash, put it in the trash.

It sounds simple, but debris adds to visual and physical clutter.

Staying on top of things that need to be discarded is a great way to keep things tidy.

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One tip is to keep a shopping bag for donation in your closet.

When you notice something needs to be donated you have a place for it.

When it gets full, take it out and open another bag.

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Smith

I purge a clothing item if I try it on and its not a great fit for me.

Putting it back in the drawer is only leaving me to make the same decision in the future.

Nelson

Organize the desk

When Im at my desk, I tend to work messy!

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Throughout the day I put pens, pencils and markers back in the (not too full!)

pen cup on my desk.

This is surprisingly satisfying!

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Its like a mini break that instantly creates some clear space and helps me focus.

Thinking about this ahead of time means that Im rarely caught unprepared.

Reich

Before going to bed I check that everything is ready to start the next day.

This could include doing the dishes and making sure the kitchen is clean.

Naylon

I keep a notebook of errands and to-do items instead of lots of little scraps of paper.

Aron

Answers have been edited and condensed for clarity.This article originally appeared onHuffPost.