Get Rid of Clutter in Just 2 Weeks with the Decluttering Cure Program

Over the years I’ve learned a lot about decluttering homes and gained a few insider secrets straight from the pros, but there’s been one rule that has stuck out because both experts and enthusiasts follow it without fail. It’s that whenever you declutter, you should always take things one step at a time — whether that’s one item, one spot, or one room.

It’s shockingly simple, I know, but it’s what works 100% of the time. That’s because decluttering can be a hard, emotional process — especially when you’re finally facing something you’ve been putting off. It also doesn’t look the same for everyone, or is a one-and-done project. So by breaking it down, you’re able to make something that feels insurmountable actually accomplishable. 

And you don’t have to declutter alone or start from scratch, either. Sign up here (or enter your email in the box below) for our upcoming Decluttering Cure, a completely free two-week program that’ll help you tidy your home one day at a time, which hundreds of people participate in every year. It all starts on September 22, 2025 — and by the end you’ll feel so good, and your home will be the cleanest it’s ever been.

Apartment Therapy’s Decluttering Cure is a free program that’ll help you thoroughly declutter your home in just 14 days. It starts on Monday, September 22, 2025, and runs until Sunday, October 5, 2025. Participants will receive an assignment in their inbox every day, with each one focused on a specific decluttering task.

In the first week, you’ll start by setting up outboxes for all the items you’ll declutter, establishing some ground rules (and guiding principles), and taking on a few decluttering projects. By week two, you’ll be a decluttering pro and ready for bigger battles, such as creating a clutter-free bedroom and bathroom, tackling sentimental clutter, and even doing one thing to prevent future clutter from happening. We wrap up the program by taking care of all the things you’ve just decluttered and of course reflecting on all the hard work you put into your home. 

Each assignment has a different level of difficulty — some are instant-gratification tasks or an easier lift, while others will require you to dig in more. You can follow every one to a T, or go down your own path. After all, this decluttering process should be adapted to your own needs, so feel free to alter a task, skip a day, or spend extra time on one. Take things one step at a time and do only what you can!

All you need to do is sign up with your email in the box at the bottom of this page, or jump on this signup page. You’ll start receiving those daily assignments in your inbox, so you can put them on your calendar and plan how to get that day’s task done.

The Decluttering Cure officially launches on September 22, which is about a month away. If you’re looking for some immediate actions you can take toward decluttering your home, we have just the solution for you — and it’s totally free! Right now, when you sign up for the Decluttering Cure you’ll also receive our free downloadable guide on how to declutter your whole home, room by room, plus bonus tricks to make sure your efforts stick in the long run. 

This guide is great to use all year long, so feel free to print these pages out whenever you have the chance, then get ready to declutter along with us in September. 

The Cure Program is a tradition here at Apartment Therapy — it happens every January, April, and September. Click here to learn more about the year-round program and when to sign up.