Home Mail Organizer:
Keep Your Mail From Piling Up
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Is your mail out of control?! You need a system and a home mail organizer product. Here's what to do...
Organizing mail is, in my opinion, the most important part of conquering paper clutter.
No one likes going through their mail.
I know I don't. In fact, I can't name one person I know that does!
That being said, the mail is a constant incoming source of paper. Therefore, the best way to deal with it is to do so on a very regular basis. The following mail organizer tips will help you set up a receiving system, explain the organizing process in detail and prevail over the paper. Let's get to it!
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The Home Mail Organizer System
Like mentioned above, the best way to deal with the mail is to do so on a regular basis. This means a system needs to be put in place for organizing mail.
I go through my mail as soon as it comes in. I know of others that set time aside to go through their mail once a week or have designated this task to their partner who more successfully keeps up with it. Different systems work for different people, so your first objective would be to figure out what would work best for you and your family.
How Do You Handle The Mail?
The mail is a constant incoming source of clutter, and everyone handles it differently. What successful system do you have in place?
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The Home Mail Organizer Process
Utilize the general organizing procedure of purge, sort and store, and apply it when organizing mail.
PURGE:
- Start by going through each piece of mail, and decide if it is worth keeping.
- The junk is very easy to spot, so recycle or shred it immediately. This will probably reduce your mail pile by half. Woohoo!
SORT:
- Anything that is an action item like bills should be put in your
"Action" file or wherever you keep papers that require action on your
part.
- Mail for other members of the family should be distributed accordingly.
- Catalogs, magazines, and any other reading materials should be put in a place where they will be seen and therefore read.
STORE:
- Now that your mail has been purged and
sorted, a storage system needs to be put in place for mail that is kept
(i.e. action items, reading materials).
- Create a home for action
items that require your attention. I suggest using a tray that is
located on your desk or workspace. This way it is in sight, in mind.
- Designate a spot for each family member's mail. Stacking letter trays
work well for this. Label each tray for each family member, and
encourage them to go through their mail regularly.
- Where do you do your reading? Let's say it's on the couch in the family room. Put an open basket or bin near the couch and throw your incoming reading materials in there.
MAINTAIN:
- Successfully
organizing mail means going through it on a regular basis. Whether it's
everyday or once a week, be sure to keep at it often and always.
- Don't let your action items, reading materials, etc. pile up either. Tend to them. When finished, file or toss them accordingly.
- Organizing mail is much easier if there's less junk coming in to your inbox. Here are 7 junk mail removal ideas.
The Home Mail Organizer Products
EasyPAG Stackable Paper Tray
Keep this decorative stacking inbox by the front door or where everyone who lives in the house will pass it everyday. Label each tray for each family member, and sort the mail into it accordingly. Voila! Everyone gets their mail.
Triple-Compartment Recycling Bin
Get rid of the junk mail immediately! Keep this 12-gallon recycling bin
near the front door or in a home office for quick and easy discarding.
Bigso Estelle Canvas Fiberboard Upright Magazine Storage Box
Use this attractive product to hold your action items. When the mail comes in, immediately put the items that require your attention in this modern magazine file. It looks good and catches your eye, so you don't forget to do your action items.
Design Ideas Vinea Letter Holder
Organizing paperwork, organizing bills and sorting mail is stylish with this fun home mail organizer. Check it out!
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