Yahoo! News Clean up your parents' house, don't be frustrated Golden rule 7 "If you get lost for 3 seconds, go to the hold bag" "Leave only within reach of both hands"

Aya Watanabe (right photo), the representative director of the Association for Cleaning up Parents. Teaching the golden rules from the experience so far!

One of the major concerns of the long-term care generation is rearranging their parents' homes. Even if both parents and children know that they are doing well and have time, there are many people who have just passed the time without touching it. So, Aya Watanabe, an advisor (R) for cleaning up my parents'house, taught me seven golden rules for cleaning up my parents' house without frustration. It is sorting that determines the success or failure of cleaning up. I will teach you the tips to clean up a pile of waste in a short time! [Image] To clean up the parents' house, "If you get lost for 3 seconds, go to the hold bag" and other golden rules are explained with illustrations

◆ Gray zone, which is difficult to decide to throw away, is temporarily stored. “You can instantly judge what is obvious and what you don't need. The problem is the gray zone,” says Watanabe. Parents feel guilty about throwing it away, and tend to look for reasons not to throw it away, such as being still clean, using it, or being expensive. "If you get lost, don't forcefully throw it away, put it in a temporary storage place, and say,'I'll leave it without throwing it away.' It will be easier "(Mr. Watanabe). ◆ [Rule 1] You can throw this away! 5 principles to throw away without hesitation [1] Not used for several years [2] Broken [3] Left unattended [4] Expired (discoloration, alteration, rotten etc.) [5] Suitable for hobbies Do not hesitate to dispose of these. The gift is finished when you receive it, so if it doesn't suit your taste, throw it away. ◆ [Rule 2] Tableware for a family + 1 person is enough. Tableware, cushions, and futons for visitors who rarely come should be disposed of. You probably won't even use a clay pot for 5 people. Even if relatives gather during the Bon New Year, it is more realistic for older parents to eat out than to cook. You can also rent a futon only when you need it. ◆ [Rule 3] If you get lost for 3 seconds, either throw it in a trash bag on hold or put it in a bag and go to the "temporary storage place". If you can't see it, you forget its existence. At this time, if you dare to put it in a garbage bag and store it, it will look like a waste for some reason and it will be easier to let go later. ◆ [Rule 4] Those that have not been used in the two years of Korona-ka are considered unnecessary. The last time I used them was something I didn't remember unexpectedly. With the two years of Korona-ka as a guide, if you haven't used it even once during that time, it's highly likely that you won't use it in the future. If you can't decide, go to Rule 3. ◆ [Rule 5] Only to the extent that both hands can reach It is highly possible that he has not used things in high places that both hands cannot reach, such as in the shelves above the system kitchen, for many years. Check the inside, throw away unnecessary things, and move what you have to within reach. ◆ [Rule 6] Don't buy storage goods If you put things in new storage goods and put them away, you will not know where and what is, and elderly parents will be confused. First of all, let's reduce unnecessary items and get rid of them even if there are no storage goods. ◆ [Rule 7] Do not touch the inside of the closet. When you start to put away the closet, you may get out of control, get lost in memories, or get frustrated. No matter how messy the inside is, think of it as a large holding space, saying, "If you close the door, you can't see it!" A lot of lectures such as Aya Watanabe, an advisor (R) who taught me how to clean up my parents' house. His book is "Basics of Cleaning Up" (Discover Twenty One).Photo / Natsuko Toida Illustration / Yoko Sato Interview / Text / Eiko Ishii * Women's Seven January 6, 2022 issue