Some TikTok cleaning tricks make cleaning the house seem like a breeze, but that’s not the case for everyone. Sometimes the task of decluttering, organizing, and cleaning can be downright daunting. Luckily, not every CleanTok influencer acts like not being able to clean is a character flaw, and if you’ve spent any time on the cleaning side of social media, you may have seen these more charitable types advocating for “doom boxes” to help you deal with your clutter.
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Doom boxes are a solution that seems tailor-made for those who struggle with decluttering and organizing. Here’s what you need to know about the trend and how to apply it to your home.
This technique works for anyone who has a lot of cleaning or organizing to do, but it's especially recommended for people with ADHD or who otherwise have trouble keeping track of daily items or tasks when it's time to clean. More accurately, we should call them DOOM boxes, since the name is an acronym; it stands for "didn't organize, only moved." Basically, what this means is that the items in the box don't actually belong there, but have just been moved somewhere else they don't belong.
Doom boxes are essentially containers that are scattered throughout your space and hold random items with no apparent organization. They break the fundamental organizational rule of keeping similar items together, but uphold the second most important rule perfectly: they create a designated place for everything.
