of 18 socks.
decide this before you even open the sock drawer.
next, empty the space out.
if you have more of the same items around the house, gather them all together in one place. if some items are dirty, wash them and add them to your pile.
while the space is empty, clean it.
wipe down the shelves. vacuum out the drawer. wash out the space. get the vacuum into the corners and along the floor boards.
remember what you decided to keep ahead of time? choose your favorites to fulfill that number.
if you chose to keep ten cups/mugs, then pick your most favorite one. then, your next most favorite one. and your next. until 