Get rid of unwanted stuff in your home and give yourself peace of mind with this list of 106 Easy Things to Declutter in Your Home Today.
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“The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of everything you don’t.”-Joshua Becker
When most people think of decluttering, the first thing that pops into their minds is how overwhelming the whole process can be. From the beginning, and not knowing how to start, to struggling with how to let things go.
However, just because it may seem intimidating doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Decluttering doesn’t have to be so hard or overwhelming. You just need to take that first small step.
It’s important to remember that you don’t have to declutter your entire home on a weekend. That’s unrealistic. As much as we would all like to have it done as quickly as possible, it’s better to create a plan and work on decluttering slowly in bite-sized pieces. You can spend as little as 10 minutes a day decluttering in your home.
The goal is to make sure decluttering works around your schedule because you will be more likely to feel motivated to keep going if the process is less overwhelming to deal with.
Why is decluttering so important?
When you have less stuff hanging around then you have less stress. A clutter-free home provides peace of mind so you can enjoy being there. Here are some other benefits to decluttering:
- It can save you money– when you take the time to declutter in your home, you start to become aware of everything being brought into your home. After spending so much time trying to get rid of the clutter then usually the last thing you want to do is add more clutter. It saves you money because you start to pay attention to what you are buying.
- Makes organizing your home easier– making an effort to declutter in your home frees up space so you can start being more organized. Once the clutter is out of the way, you can make sure everything in your home has a place.
- Decluttering saves you time- you are able to find things much quicker when your home is uncluttered. Think about how much easier it would be not to have to look through a mess just to find one simple thing.
- It helps you keep your home consistently clean– it’s easier to keep your home clean every day when you have taken the time to keep it clutter-free. You can begin to establish daily routines and start forming habits to keep a tidy home that you look forward to spending time in.
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Before You Begin to Declutter in Your Home
The hardest part of decluttering is always the beginning but once you figure out how you want to approach it, it becomes much easier. Make a plan and decide how much time you want to devote to decluttering each day. If you are feeling motivated and ready to jump in head first, then try a 30 Day Decluttering Challenge.
But, if it all feels too overwhelming then pick one item from the list to do every day for 10-20 minutes depending on how much time you have. Spend a few minutes and look over this list of 106 things to declutter in your home and write down the places you want to concentrate on first. Start there. Then, once they are complete write down a few more things.
Once you’ve decided how you are going to declutter, then it’s time to grab trash bags (if you plan to do it quickly) or some bins if you are going to declutter gradually. Label the bins, so that you have one for items to toss, keep, donate, and sell.
Now that you are ready to start, here is the list of 106 easy things you can declutter in your home today.
106 Easy Things to Declutter in Your Home Today
Kitchen
1. Dishware– Get rid of any dishes that are chipped or stained.
2. Bakeware
3. Cookie cutters
4. Cookware
5. Cookbooks- sell or donate any cookbooks that are just sitting on your shelf collecting dust.
6. Utensils
7. Kitchen gadgets– get rid of duplicates or items that you don’t use anymore.
8. Small appliances
9. Expired food in your refrigerator- look in your fridge and pull out anything that has gone bad or expired.
10. Pantry items
11. Baking supplies
12. Spices
13. Canned goods- consider donating any canned goods to a local food pantry.
14. Plastic dishes- discard any plastic dishes that are missing covers or are stained.
15. Plastic cups/straws
16. Water bottles
17. Coffee cups/mugs- everyone seems to have an overabundance of coffee mugs. Only keep the ones that you use frequently.
18. Glassware
19. Vases
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Bathroom
20. Bath and shower products
21. Lotions
22. Shaving creme/razors- throw away dull razors.
23. Facial products
24. Makeup- check for any old or expired makeup and discard.
25. Hair accessories
26. Nail polish
27. Brushes/combs- toss any old combs and brushes that are worn out and have broken bristles.
28. Expired medications
29. Towels/washcloths
30. Travel size products
31. Sunscreen/bug spray
32. Cleaning Supplies
33. Brooms/mops
Livingroom
34. TV remote controls- get rid of any extra remote controls you may have accumulated over the years without even realizing it.
35. DVD’s
36. Decorative Pillows
37. Throw blankets
38. Home decor- sell or donate any home decor that you know you will no longer be using.
39. Wall art
40. Rugs
Bedroom
41. Jewelry- consider giving old jewelry that you don’t wear any longer to a friend or family member.
42. Scarves
43. Ties
44. Belts
45. Wallets
46. Misc. accessories
47. Socks
48. Shirts- pull out anything that you don’t wear any longer or haven’t worn in the last six months.
49. Pants
50. Dresses
51. Coats
52. Shoes
53. Undergarments
54. Kid’s clothes
55. Pajamas
56. Swimsuits
57. Hangers
58. Pillows
59. Blankets- get rid of any blankets that have piling or holes.
60. Sheets
61. Pillowcases
Storage
62. Holiday decorations
63. Halloween costumes
64. Party supplies
65. Suitcases/luggage
66. Broken items
Miscellaneous
67. Exercise equipment- Do you have broken equipment or do you no longer use it? Throw out the broken stuff and donate or sell the items that are still in good condition.
68. Craft supplies
69. Kids art supplies- go through and toss anything that is old or dried out.
70. Coloring books
71. Kid’s school work/artwork- these papers can add up quickly. Keep only the special items.
72. Office supplies
73. Pencils/pens- toss broken pencils and any pens that have dried out.
74. Notebooks
75. Old bills
76. Mail/papers- shred anything that you no longer need or want, file what you want to keep.
77. Newspapers
78. Magazines
79. Books- sell or donate any used books that you are no longer reading.
80. Calendars
81. Owners manuals- look through your owner’s manuals, there is no reason to keep manuals from ten years ago from things you no longer have.
82. CD’s
83. CD cases
84. Headphones/earbuds
85. Phones/ chargers
86. Electronics
87. Cameras
88. DVD’s
89. Video games
90. Board games
91. Deck of cards
92. Stuffed animals
93. Toys- go through your kid’s toys and pull out anything they don’t play with anymore.
94. Pet supplies/toys
95. Prescription glasses
96. Sunglasses
97. Purses
98. Backpacks
99. Candles
100. Batteries– recycle any used batteries that you have laying around.
101. Brooms/mops
102. Hats/mittens
Garage
103. Dried out cans of paint
104. Tools
Outdoors
105. Outdoor play toys
106. Lawn furniture
No matter how hard you avoid it, clutter has a way of creeping into your home. So, it’s important to stay on top of it. Be mindful of what you are bringing into your home. Ask yourself, if it’s something that you plan to make good use of. The more you simplify your home, the less anxiety you will feel resulting in a happier and more content life.
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