The fight against clutter seems like a never-ending battle for most moms. Between kids, work, and just life in general, it's all too easy to go a few days (or weeks) without properly tidying up. Before long, those random piles of junk and dirty laundry turn into an overwhelming mess that seems impossible to clean up. If only it were practical to move to a new house every month and start over. (We kid!) Luckily, there are some easy ways to declutter the house that won't take all day. (Really!) 1.