Divide the sorting pile into three sub-piles.
Get rid of clutter from your house especially your bedrooms. Keep beds away from the wall. Avoid moving things from the infested room as this would only spread the bed bug infestation. Avoid using second-hand furniture, beddings, and mattresses as they are more prone to be infested with bed bug.
- First pile: Pile number one should be the things that you mostly use on a daily basis and the things you 'love'. You will keep these.
- For example, your phone, tools, shoes, and so on. For keys, perhaps place them in a bowl near the door, keep tools in a toolbox, or buy a shoe organizer. Whatever works for you and will help you find all the more important items easily.[3]
- Things you love, such as photos, figurines, etc. should now find a home where they can be put on display/secreted away/carefully stored, etc.
- Second pile: Pile number two should include the things that you use at least once a week or once a month. These are the items that belong in closets, garages or other places that are out of the way. Organize these into storage containers (preferably clear ones so you can easily see their contents) and label them. Other items, such as clothes, hang on clothes hangers and put them away.
- Third pile: Pile number three should include the things that you have not used for at least six months or a year. If you have not used them in a year, chances are you may never do so. Therefore, get rid of them for good. Give unused and unwanted items to charity, so that someone less fortunate can use them. If they are completely broken or ruined, throw them away.[4]