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Decutter, declutter, declutter. It’s time to get rid of the clutter!
I know it can be overwhelming but you will feel so much better after you get rid of all the junk and mess that’s in the way.
Having a cluttered home can have a really negative impact on your life which is why it’s important to start taking the steps to get rid of the things you don’t need.
It’s better to donate or sell things that someone else will actually put to good use rather than it just laying around in your house collecting dust.
Grab a trash bag, a sell box, and a donation box that way you can sort things as you go.
Think twice before you keep items that you “might need someday”. I was doing that for years and the piles of “might need” just kept getting bigger.
Funny thing is I have never needed any of those things and I just kept collecting and collecting more junk.
I felt so much better after I finally got rid of it and you will to!
Don’t overthink this, unless something has true sentimental value to you then just get rid of it.
138 Easy Things You Should Declutter From Your Life
Purse + Wallet
1. Get rid of old reward cards and any old keys that you have no idea what they are for.
2. Toss old receipts and business cards that you don’t need.
3. Old makeup, rusted bobby pin, worn out hair ties.
4. Any old gum and mints.
5. Any old paperwork you don’t need.
6. Expired coupons and cards.
7. Put all loose change together.
Declutter Phone
8. Delete old text messages you don’t need.
9. Delete old emails you don’t need.
10. Unsubscribe from text promos.
11. Unsubscribe from email promos.
12. Delete old voicemails you don’t need.
13. Delete unused apps.
14. Delete old photos you don’t like or want.
15. Delete old videos you don’t like or want.
Living Room & Family Room
16. Donate any furniture you don’t like.
17. Donate any books or magazines that you no longer read.
18. Get ride of any unwanted decorations or nicnacs.
19. Donate any board games you no longer play.
20. Throw away any old games that are missing pieces.
21.Donate any CD’s you no longer listen to.
22. Donate any DVD’s You no longer watch.
23. Throw away any scratched or broken CD’s or DVD’s.
24.Get rid of all your extra remotes that no longer work.
25.Throw away any old burned down candles that you know you won’t use anymore.
26. Get rid of any old and broken electronics you have laying around.
27. Throw away any old cables or chargers that you don’t use.
28. Throw away any worn or stained rugs.
30. Delete any movies or shows on your DVR that you already watched.
31. Donate any toys that the kids no longer play with.
32. Get rid of any couch pillows that are worn or ripped.
33. Throw away any ripped or warn blankets.
34. Old craft supplies you no longer use.
35. Throw away or donate old magazines.
Declutter Kitchen
36. Throw away broken kitchen appliances.
37. Donate any working kitchen appliances you no longer use.
38. Throw away expired food from the refrigerator and freezer.
39. Throw away any expired spices. Throw away any spices you don’t like or know you wont use again.
40. Donate any dishes, mugs, utensils, and cooking tools you don’t use.
41. Donate any cookbooks you no longer use.
41. Throw away any expired canned and dried food.
42. Throw away any worn out sponges and towels.
43. Throw out any expired supplements and vitamins.
44. Get rid of any plastic containers without lids or lids without containers that you no longer use.
45. Clean out your junk drawer.
46. Donate any pots or pans in good condition that you know you won’t use.
47. Get rid of any old and worn plastic cups that no one uses anymore. Get rid of those novelty cups you’ve been collecting over the years but never actually use.
48. Properly dispose of any old, rusted, or dull knives.
49. Get rid of any nonstick pans that are no loner nonstick.
50. Toss any worn out pot holders.
51. Recycle excess plastic bags.
52. Toss any takeout menus and fast food sauce packets you have laying around.
53. Any plastic ware that has a smell or stain you can’t get out.
Declutter Bathroom
54. Throw out any empty bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc.
55. Use up any half used shampoo and conditioner before you buy more.
56. Safely and properly get rid of expired medicine.
57. Throw out any old cosmetics.
58. Toss out any dull razors you don’t use anymore.
59. Throw out all old and worn out towels.
60. Toss out broken hair brushes and combs.
61.Throw out old cleaning supplies that you know you won’t use.
Bedroom & Closet
62. Throw out old & warn blankets you don’t use anymore.
63. Donate any extra blankets you don’t need that are in good condition.
64. Donate any old decorations you don’t like/want anymore.
65. Toss any old or uncomfortable pillows you don’t use anymore.
66. Donate all clothes that no longer fit.
67. Get rid of any shoes you don’t ever wear.
68. Get rid of any uncomfortable shoes.
69. Donate or sell any jewelry you don’t wear anymore.
70. Donate any clothes you haven’t worn in a year.
71. Throw out any clothes with stains you can’t remove.
72. Throw out any clothing with holes you can’t fix.
73. Throw out all socks with holes in them.
74. Sell or donate any purses you don’t use anymore.
75. Toss out all underwear with holes in them.
76. Toss out all bras that have broken underwire or are uncomfortable to wear.
77. Throw out all broken hangers.
78. Get rid of any broken jewelry.
79. Clean out any junk drawers.
80. Donate any scarves and hats you don’t wear anymore.
81. Get rid of all those old bathing suits you never wear.
82. Donate or sell any extra eyeglasses or sunglasses in good condition.
83. Donate any clothing you don’t wear that is taking up all the space in your drawers like pjs, t-shirts, hoodies, pants, etc.
84. Toss out any worn out or damaged duffel bags, luggage, bags, backpacks, tots, etc.
85. Toss old planners and calendars.
86. Toss any broken eyeglasses.
87. Get rid of any furniture you don’t like or use.
88. Get rid of any unnecessary items on your dresser and nightstand. Clean out underneath your bed.
Home Office & Computer
89. Throw away pens, pencils and markers that no longer work. Toss that dried up glue and defective tape.
90. Toss any old school work, notes, and study material that you no longer need.
91. Throw out any old bills and bank statements that you no longer need. Make sure to shred them if you can.
92. Toss out any manuals for products you no longer own or furniture that you already put together.
93. Recycle old newspapers and magazines.
94. Toss out any junk mail, catalogs, and phone books. Get rid of any scissors and staplers that don’t work anymore.
95. Toss any cables you don’t need.
96. Donate all books you have already read.
97. Toss out any miscellaneous notes and lists you have laying around.
98. Clean out your desk drawers. Toss any old paper work and any random items you don’t need.
99. Toss out any cards that don’t have sentimental value. Like those promotional birthday and Christmas cards you get in the mail.
100. Delete files and programs you no longer need on your computer. Delete duplicate photos and emails you no longer need.
101. Toss out old notebooks that are filled up.
102. Go paperless to avoid paperwork stacking up again in the future.
103. Toss out old invitations.
Declutter Garage
104. Safely and properly dispose of old paint cans you won’t use again.
105. Throw out broken or rusted tools.
106. Donate holiday decor you don’t use anymore.
107. Donate any extra furniture you have stored.
108. Toss anything that’s broken and can’t be fixed.
109. Toss out all the boxes filled with junk that you haven’t used in years.
110. Donate or sell any exercise equipment you don’t use.
111. Sell off any duplicate tools you have.
112. Get rid of any old sports gear no one uses anymore.
113. Toss out any obvious trash. Toss any old pet supplies you don’t use anymore.
114. Toss out any empty cardboard boxes or break them down for better storage.
115. Toss out any old crafts or unfinished crafts.
116. Donate any toys your kids no longer use.
117. Get rid of any damaged gardening equipment.
118. Properly dispose of any expired chemicals.
119. Sell or donate your old refrigerator or freezer that you don’t use anymore.
120. Donate or toss any old car parts you don’t need.
Beauty Area
121. Toss expired makeup.
122. Toss any old perfume or perfume samples.
123. Throw away any products you don’t like and won’t use again.
124. Toss any makeup you don’t wear and know you never will.
125. Throw away any dried up nail polish.
126. Get rid of any cosmetics that don’t work for you. Throw them out or give them to a friend.
127. Donate or sell any hair styling tools you never use.
128. Throw out all those beauty samples you know you will never use.
129. Throw away old nail files that don’t work anymore.
Hall closet
130. Get rid of excess sheets, blankets, and pillow cases. It’s good to have extra but you don’t need an overflowing closet. Especially if you haven’t used any of them in years.
131. Get rid of all those extra table clothes you never use.
132. Toss that old vacuum that doesn’t work anymore.
133. Donate any coats you haven’t worn in years.
134. Toss out all the old gift wrapping supplies you won’t use again.
Declutter Car
135. Toss out any trash like food wrappers and old receipts.
136. Throw away all the old water bottles
137. Remove any clothing or shoes that have been in there for months.
138. Clean out your glove department. Only keep the necessities in there.
What should you do with the items you delcuttered?
Trash- don’t feel bad about throwing broken, worn, torn, expired or useless items in the trash. There is no need to hang on to it.
Donate- donate anything in good working condition. Things like shoes, clothes, kitchen appliances, home decor, blankets, and furniture can all be donated as long as they are in good shape.
Recycle- you can recycle things like plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, glass, metal, etc.
Sell- If you want to make some extra money then sell any items you have in good working condition. You can host a yard sale or sell them locally on Offerup or online at decluttr. You can also join local Facebook groups that allow you to post items for sale.
Give away- if you have any big items like furniture that you don’t want to transport or sell then you can join local Facebook groups that allow you to post items that people can take for free. Chances are someone will take it. If not, check with your friends and family to see if they might want it.
That completes this list of things you can declutter! I hope you found this list helpful. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please leave them in the comments down below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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