March 2025 Organizing Checklist by Maria Gracia https://www.getorganizednow.com Looking for March home organization ideas? My March 2025 Organizing Checklist is filled with decluttering tips, home organization strategies, and seasonal cleaning tasks to help you transition from winter to spring. Each daily task is quick and manageable, allowing you to make progress without feeling overwhelmed. ___ Mar 1 Fresh Start: Wipe down kitchen counters and put away anything that doesn’t belong for a clutter-free space. ___ Mar 2 Junk Drawer Tidy-Up: Take everything out, toss trash, relocate misplaced items, and use dividers to organize what’s left. ___ Mar 3 Car Clean-out: Remove trash, clear out unnecessary items, wipe down the dashboard, and organize the glove compartment. ___ Mar 4 Tax Prep Check: Gather tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, receipts) and store them in a folder for easy access. ___ Mar 5 Spring Closet Sweep: Pick five items you haven’t worn in a year and add them to a donation bag. ___ Mar 6 St. Patrick’s Day Decor: Add something green, like a wreath, dish towel, or small festive touch to celebrate the month. ___ Mar 7 Bathroom Cabinet Refresh: Check under your sink, toss expired products, wipe down surfaces, and neatly reorganize what’s left. ___ Mar 8 International Women’s Day + Spring Ahead: Support a woman-owned business today, whether it's buying a product, leaving a positive review, or sharing their work with a friend. In addition, if applicable in your area…Set clocks forward one hour before bed. Daylight Saving Time begins March 9th at 2:00 a.m. ___ Mar 9 Tidy Up Your Entryway: Straighten shoes, coats, and bags, and add a small tray or basket for keys and mail if needed. ___ Mar 10 Pantry Quick Check: Toss expired food, combine half-empty boxes of similar items, and wipe down shelves for a cleaner pantry. Want a clutter-free home once and for all? Check out my Goodbye Clutter resource! Visit: https://www.getorganizednow.com/goodbye-clutter-sl.html?cl ___ Mar 11 Digital Declutter: Delete 10 unnecessary email messages, photos, or files from your phone or computer to free up space. ___ Mar 12 Laundry Room Reset: Wipe down your washer and dryer, clean out the lint trap, and organize detergent and supplies. ___ Mar 13 Sock Drawer Purge: Match stray socks, toss ones with holes, and neatly fold what you’re keeping. ___ Mar 14 Pet Area Refresh: Wash pet food bowls, clean bedding, and toss worn- out toys to keep your furry friend’s space fresh. ___ Mar 15 Organize Your Fridge Door: Remove expired condiments, wipe down shelves, and group similar items together. ___ Mar 16 Spring Shoes Check: Pull out warm-weather shoes, clean or polish them, and set aside pairs for donation. ___ Mar 17 St. Patrick’s Day Declutter: Take 15 minutes to clear out an area of your home collecting clutter. Think of it as that space’s “lucky day!” ___ Mar 18 Tackle One Paper Pile: Sort through a stack of papers, file what’s important, and recycle the rest. ___ Mar 19 First Day of Spring: Wash the inside (and outside) of one or two main windows. ___ Mar 20 Mail Station Makeover: Set up a tray or folder for incoming mail and sort today’s mail right away. Do you want to get all of your paper organized once and for all? My Oh-So- Organized Filing System is a filing system AND an organizing system rolled into one! Visit: https://www.getorganizednow.com/filing-system.html?cl ___ Mar 21 Medicine Cabinet Check: Safely dispose of expired medications safely and organize remaining items by type (pain relievers, allergy medications, etc.). ___ Mar 22 Refresh Throw Blankets and Pillows: Wash (or air out) throw blankets and fluff pillows to freshen up your space. ___ Mar 23 Tidy Up a Nightstand: Clear off clutter, wipe it down, and keep only essentials like a lamp, book, and water glass. ___ Mar 24 Under-the-Sink Organization: Remove everything, wipe the area clean, toss old sponges or cleaners, and neatly reorganize. ___ Mar 25 Make a To-Do List for April: Write down any upcoming tasks, birthdays, or projects so you’re ready for the new month. ___ Mar 26 Check Your Plants: Trim dead leaves, wipe dust off large plant leaves, and give them fresh water or repot if needed. ___ Mar 27 Clean Light Switches and Doorknobs: Use a disinfecting wipe to clean frequently touched surfaces around your home. ___ Mar 28 Organize Your Wallet: Toss old receipts, remove unused cards, and organize cash and essentials. ___ Mar 29 Quick Garage Clean-Up: Sweep the floor and remove at least one or two items you no longer need. ___ Mar 30 File a Folder: Choose one folder from your filing system and go through it, removing anything outdated or unnecessary. ___ Mar 31 Set a Goal for April: Decide on one organizing, cleaning, or personal goal for next month and write it down. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ by Maria Gracia - Get Organized Now! https://www.getorganizednow.com FREE Goodies and E-zine filled with tips, ideas, articles and more to help you organize your home, your office and your life at the Get Organized Now! 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